Plastics

Plastics are the materials used in many various applications, e.g. in packaging and construction industry, as well as in manufacturing of household appliances, clothes, toys and medical equipment. Polymers are produced mostly from fossil resources and their features can be modified through special additives. The most popular plastics are: polyethylene, polypropylene, polivinyl chloride and polystyrene.

News

RadiciGroup at K 2025: innovation and sustainability in focus

RadiciGroup will showcase new polyamide and PBT solutions at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, with a focus on e-mobility, photovoltaic and home appliances, alongside bio-based and recycled ranges.

Trelleborg presents FoodPro sealing materials at drinktec 2025

Trelleborg will exhibit its FoodPro range of globally compliant sealing materials for food and beverage processing equipment at drinktec 2025, hall B5, booth 552. The portfolio covers EPDM, NBR, FKM, PTFE and PEEK solutions and includes new FoodPro EPDM grades.

Clariant expands stabilizer production and applications for plastics industry

Clariant has increased its stabilizer production capacity in China and introduced new solutions for artificial turf and medical polyolefin applications, addressing rising global demand for high-performance plastic additives.

Central European Plastics Meeting 2025

BASF - K 2025 Preview

Haitian post-K 2025: debuts and innovations

"Level Up! Your Advantage" - the Haitian Group presented at K 2025 in Düsseldorf a new generation of machines and solutions combining productivity, flexibility and digital intelligence.

Magnetfabrik Bonn adopts Hasco H5055 hole filter

Magnetfabrik Bonn has tested Hasco's new H5055 hole filter in series production, reporting a 20% reduction in injection pressure and extended service life. The company is phasing in the filter across its operations.

Comments on K 2025

Industry associations and exhibitors reported strong international attendance, high-quality discussions and concrete project outcomes at K 2025, with circular economy, digitalization and energy efficiency among the dominant themes.

OQ's Ladayn program draws global investors, targets Europe

OQ's Ladayn program in Oman has signed 26 investment agreements exceeding USD 220 million in two years, with nine companies scheduled to start production in 2025. The integrated polymer-to-product ecosystem targets high-value applications relevant to European converters.

Kraiburg TPE launches TPE series for fatty food contact

Kraiburg TPE has introduced the FC/CM3/AD1 TPE series designed for direct contact with fatty foods. The compounds meet EU 10/2011 and US FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 requirements and adhere to a range of polar thermoplastics.

K 2025 closes with strong international turnout and deals

The eight-day K 2025 fair in Düsseldorf reported 3,275 exhibitors, more than 175,000 trade visitors from around 160 countries and a 67% share of decision-makers, underscoring its role as a global platform for plastics and rubber.

Envalior presents PFAS-free wear and friction grades at K 2025

Envalior spotlights PFAS-free solutions for wear and friction applications at K 2025, with Stanyl PA46 positioned for gears, bearings, seals and bushings alongside testing and simulation support.

EREMA Group partners with Australian technology pioneer BlockTexx

EREMA announced a strategic investment in Australian company BlockTexx to advance textile-to-textile recycling. The partnership combines chemical separation and thermomechanical processing to return polyester from blended textiles to apparel production at industrial scale.