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.

23rd International Trade Fair Plastics and Rubber

Central European Plastics Meeting 2025

Coveris sells Paper Packaging Division to Kingswood fund

Coveris has signed an agreement to sell its Paper Packaging Division, comprising label and board activities, to US private equity fund Kingswood Capital Management. After completion of the transaction, the company will focus on flexible packaging in the EMEA region.

ELIX Polymers presents 2025–2030 sustainability strategy

ELIX Polymers has announced its 2025–2030 sustainability strategy, including targets for decarbonisation, circular economy and social actions, continuing its existing initiatives to reduce emissions and water consumption.

Barmag solutions for efficient DTY fancy yarn production

The growing demand for fancy yarns with differentiated structures is increasing producers’ requirements in terms of precision, reproducibility and energy efficiency. Barmag presents modular DTY solutions and the atmos.io system, focused on stable yarn quality in the premium segment.

Deposit Return Scheme and EPR: incoherence costs all

The concept was logical and aligned with the European direction of change. Extended Producer Responsibility was to cover the actual costs of managing packaging waste, while the deposit return scheme was to ensure high-quality collection of selected fractions.

Antwerp Declaration Community calls for urgent EU action

The Antwerp Declaration Community, representing more than 1,300 entities across Europe, is calling on EU leaders to take decisive corrective action for industrial competitiveness and jobs, with concrete effects visible in 2026.

RePlast Eurasia 2026: plastics and fiber recycling in Istanbul

The third edition of RePlast Eurasia, dedicated to plastics and fiber recycling, will be held on 26–28 March 2026 in Istanbul. The event will focus on recycling technologies, the circular economy and sustainable solutions for the industry.

Chimei in the renewable plastics supply chain for Sony

Chimei Corporation has joined the global renewable plastics supply chain for Sony’s high-performance audio-visual products, supplying polycarbonate produced using a certified mass balance model.

European chemical industry calls for swift EU decisions

The European chemical industry, facing increasing cost pressure and a loss of production capacity, is calling on EU leaders for concrete action to restore competitiveness, ensure predictable regulation and strengthen market protection in the face of global competition.

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