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.

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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.

Plast 2026, Press Tour in Italy

23rd International Trade Fair Plastics and Rubber

Central European Plastics Meeting 2025

Ampacet Europe obtains ISO 13485 certification for medical masterbatches

Ampacet Europe has obtained ISO 13485 certification confirming the conformity of its quality management system for the production and supply of color masterbatches and additives intended for medical applications.

New Hiformer additive simplifies BOPP film production

Avient has introduced the Hiformer Slip + Antistatic liquid additive for BOPP films to the Latin American market, combining slip and antistatic agents in a single formulation, which simplifies production while improving key film properties.

Prospects for the development of the global plastics recycling market

Growing market demand and environmental policies are driving the development of plastics recycling. New technologies and cross-sector applications are increasing the share of recyclates, but the industry still faces quality, economic and social barriers.

IRION project: recycling critical materials in hydrogen technologies

AIMPLAS is coordinating the European IRION project, which aims to develop circular solutions for the recovery and reuse of iridium and fluorinated ionomers in proton exchange membrane electrolysers for green hydrogen production.

Avient tackles the challenges associated with AI-powered data centres

At Wire Düsseldorf 2026, Avient will present material solutions for power and data cables for data centers, focused on fire safety, increasing throughput, and sustainability goals.

PET wine bottles: a lightweight alternative to glass

Growing demand for sustainable and lightweight packaging is supporting the spread of PET bottles in the wine segment. Examples from the Nordic countries and solutions from Anora and Alpla show how this format can open up new markets and target groups.

Sidel presents aseptic PET lines at CBST 2026

At CBST 2026 in Shenzhen, Sidel will showcase its aseptic PET bottling solutions and the NeXt Line complete line concept, as well as present its service offering for beverage producers in Greater China.

ENGEL strengthens its direct presence in the Spanish market

ENGEL has converted its long-standing sales partner Roegele into the subsidiary ENGEL Spain, strengthening local support for the Spanish market and access to technology, service and injection moulding solutions.

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