BASF adds recycled PET grades to Ultradur portfolio
BASF has introduced glass fibre-reinforced PBT/PET compounds containing up to 30% post-consumer recycled material. The Ultradur RC1 grades are intended for structural automotive components.
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Syensqo to present specialty polymers at Fakuma 2026
At Fakuma 2026, Syensqo will present specialty polymers for extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, machining, coating and joining processes. Applications will include automotive, data centers, construction, consumer goods and food-contact products.
Borouge starts specialty PP compounding plant in Austria
Borouge International has started commercial operation of its specialty polypropylene compounding facility in Schwechat following an investment of more than €100 million. The plant combines PP resins with recycled polypropylene and additives.
PiXARGUS launches inline inspection for rubber profiles
ProfilControl 7 RubberFleX is a modular inline system for dimensional and surface inspection in rubber extrusion. Configurable with one to eight cameras, it is intended for automotive sealing profiles and technical rubber products.
Mocom to present new compounds at Fakuma 2026
Mocom will present recycled carbon fibre-reinforced polyamide compounds and a new TPV for direct bonding with PA12 at Fakuma 2026. The portfolio targets lightweight, structural and two-component applications.
TechnoCompound to add 4,800 tonnes of LGF capacity
TechnoCompound will expand annual capacity for long-glass-fibre-reinforced compounds at its Bad Sobernheim site by 4,800 tonnes. The new production line is scheduled to start operating by the second quarter of 2027.
TER Plastics expands TERmicron capacity in Europe
TER Plastics Distribution is expanding TERmicron production capacity at its sites in Poland and Spain. The restructured portfolio covers micronised polymer powders for demanding rotational moulding applications.
Plastic frunk doubles as a chassis component thanks to Tepex reinforcement
Envalior and Röchling Automotive have developed a polypropylene frunk reinforced with multiaxial Tepex organosheets. The component combines storage with a load-bearing function in the chassis of an electric sports car.
Mocom develops TPV for two-component PA12 applications
Mocom has introduced Alfater XL A70I 4PA1210, a TPV designed for direct overmolding onto unreinforced and fiber-reinforced PA12. The material is intended for hard-soft components requiring adhesion, sealing performance and coolant resistance.
MD Elektronik adopts customized PX for LSR processing
MD Elektronik and KraussMaffei have developed an all-electric injection molding platform for multi-component parts made of thermoplastics and liquid silicone rubber. The configuration supports micro injection molding and future series production.
CLF launches Taiwan’s first 5,000-ton injection machine
Chuan Lih Fa Machinery Works has introduced the CLF 5000TPII, Taiwan’s first two-platen injection moulding machine with a clamping force of 5,000 tonnes. The launch coincides with the manufacturer’s 60th anniversary.
Haitian to present integrated production at Fakuma 2026
Haitian International will present two live injection moulding applications at Fakuma 2026, supported by additional machines at partner stands. The exhibits will cover automotive components, high-volume packaging, automation and medical production.
Gerhardi selects Elix ABS P2MC for EV front grille
Gerhardi has selected Elix ABS P2MC for a two-component front grille used in a new premium electric vehicle from a German manufacturer. The material is designed for chrome-plated parts with demanding surface and dimensional requirements.
FOREST validates lightweight biocomposites for transport
The EU-funded FOREST project has validated composite components for automotive, aerospace and bus applications. The demonstrators reduced weight by 30–35% and manufacturing energy consumption by 15–25% compared with conventional references.
Wacker presents coolant-resistant silicone at Fakuma
Wacker will present Elastosil LR 3822, an oil-exuding liquid silicone rubber developed for connector seals and cooling circuits in electric-vehicle traction batteries.
Albis to present material solutions at Fakuma 2026
Albis will present thermoplastic material options for mobility, healthcare, electrical and electronics, consumer and construction applications at Fakuma 2026. The exhibit will address regulatory requirements, recycled content and PFAS-free solutions.
Asahi Kasei to present advanced plastics at Fakuma 2026
Asahi Kasei will present polymer solutions for automotive, electrical and industrial applications at Fakuma 2026. The exhibits will cover radar antennas, polycarbonate glazing, vehicle interiors, electrical components and metal injection molding.
Engel to mould high-precision LSR seal at Fakuma 2026
At Fakuma 2026, Engel will demonstrate a victory electric 1565/220 tie-bar-less injection moulding machine producing a high-precision liquid silicone rubber seal for an inverter component, with no rework required.
ELIX Polymers launches low-gloss PC/ABS grade
ELIX Polymers has introduced ELIX PC/ABS GR 5125, a low-gloss PC/ABS grade for automotive interiors. The material is designed to combine matte surface aesthetics with mechanical performance, thermal resistance and options with recycled content.
Syensqo brings aromatic compounding capability to India
Syensqo is investing in a new compounding line for high-performance aromatic polymers at its Panoli site in India. The line, planned for operation in Q1 2028, will double current compounding capacity at the site.
Arburg to present Allrounder Trend at Fakuma 2026
Arburg will show electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines at Fakuma 2026. The exhibits will demonstrate automated production of automotive connector components and LSR closures with Multilift Select robotic systems.
igus launches the TR.P system - intelligent condition monitoring for robotics
igus has developed the i.Sense TR.P sensor for monitoring tensile forces in triflex robotic cable carrier systems. The solution is intended to support detection of critical loads and reduce the risk of unplanned downtime.
Envalior to present material solutions at Fakuma 2026
Envalior will showcase engineering material solutions for automotive, E&E, consumer and industrial applications at Fakuma 2026. The company will also present progress in circular PA6 development and its 360 Innovation Services offering.
Polyblend to invest €4 million in recycled compounds
Polyblend has confirmed a €4 million investment to convert an existing production line in Bad Sobernheim, Germany. The line is planned to produce up to 15 kt of compounds based on recycled feedstock from the end of 2027.
Envalior and Secara collaborate to deliver circular PA6 for automotive applications
Envalior and Secara have signed an MoU to test routes for incorporating post-consumer recycled content into technical PA6 grades using catalytic depolymerization, with a focus on automotive requirements under the coming ELV Regulation.
KraussMaffei sets new standards in ColorForm technology
KraussMaffei has introduced two ColorForm developments for in-mold coating of thermoplastic parts: a multi-color mixing head for automated color changes and a 0.1 mm polyurethane thin-layer process developed with Siegfried Hofmann GmbH.
Sumika prepares for EU end-of-life vehicle rules
Sumika Polymer Compounds Europe is investing more than €13 million in a mechanical recycling plant in France. The unit will produce recycled polypropylene for automotive applications as EU rules increase recycled plastics targets in vehicles.
Asahi Kasei to present material solutions at Fakuma 2026
Asahi Kasei will showcase polymer material developments at Fakuma 2026, including solutions for automotive radar, battery systems, electrical components, MIM processes and polycarbonate automotive glazing.
Plastics reshape the future of vehicle design
Plastics are becoming a key enabler of frugal vehicle design, combining lightweight construction, functional integration and circularity. Their role extends from exterior structures to intelligent interior surfaces and recycled material streams.
BASF advances renewable energy use in plastics
BASF presents Green Energy Manufacturing as part of its Engineering Plastics Sustainability Toolbox. The approach uses renewable energy carriers in chemical production to reduce product carbon footprints without changes to established processes or specifications.
Oerlikon HRSflow at Fakuma 2026: Hot-runner solutions for all industries
At Fakuma 2026, Oerlikon HRSflow will present hot-runner solutions for packaging, medical technology, cosmetics and automotive applications, including STARgate HRS, Xp nozzle series, TECHflow HRS and GLOW HRS developments.
Superpan targets recyclable ultralight transport panels
The Superpan research project brings together Birka Composites, AIMPLAS and IDEKO to develop ultralight, multidirectionally reinforced panels for transport structures, with a focus on recyclability, automation and lower energy consumption.
FCS delivers HB-2500R 2K machine to Koito
Ningbo FCS delivered a customized HB-2500R electric horizontal rotary table multi-component injection molding machine to Koito for advanced automotive lighting applications.
EU end-of-life vehicle regulation becomes law
The EU End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation has been published in the Official Journal and will enter into force on 13 August. It introduces mandatory recycled plastic content targets for new vehicle types, design requirements and rules on treatment of end-of-life vehicles.
Analyst-Digi beta opens for plastics value chain testing
The Analyst project has launched the beta version of Analyst-Digi, a digital decision-support tool for safer and sustainable-by-design assessments across safety, environmental, social and economic dimensions.
ReVentas and KBR form alliance for solvent-based recycling
ReVentas has signed an engineering and licensing alliance agreement with KBR for solvent-based plastics recycling technology. The partnership is intended to accelerate the international deployment of a process that purifies PE and PP waste into pellets with properties close to virgin material.