Syensqo achieves certification for its digital product carbon footprint method
Syensqo has achieved third-party certification for the method used in its digital PCF tool, deployed across its Novecare business portfolio.
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Ecomondo 2025 on the road: three global stops before Rimini Expo Centre
In view of the coming edition of Ecomondo, scheduled for 4-7 November 2025 at Rimini Expo Centre in Italy, Italian Exhibition Group is promoting three international stops designed to anticipate content, technologies and collaboration opportunities in key sectors of the ecological transition.
Small parts, big CO2 savings
The company name says it all. Yixin Precision specializes in precision parts - with two business divisions: Mold making and injection molding production. “We are a full-service provider and often also a development partner for our customers,” says Hon Ping Siow, Director of Yixin Precision.
DOMO Chemicals at K 2025
DOMO Chemicals showcases its accelerated shift toward a more specialized, low-carbon portfolio with breakthrough polyamide solutions at K 2025.
Ineos Styrolution rolls out product carbon footprint calculations
Ineos Styrolution now provides Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data for all its products using a state-of-the-art tool, delivering transparent emissions data from raw material sourcing through manufacturing up until the factory gate.
Reifenhäuser shows at K 2025 how film manufacturers can increase their profitability
The Reifenhäuser Group, a leading specialist for extrusion systems and components, will be exhibiting at K 2025, the world's leading trade fair for plastics processing, in Düsseldorf from October 8 to 15.
Materialsmart - reduced emissions equivalent to 6,700 cars in 2024
Polykemi Group’s latest sustainability report shows the biggest CO2e savings to date. The results are driven by increased use of recycled materials and measurable material choices through the Materialsmart concept.
Elix Polymers presents new colour trends for several industries
Elix Polymers has developed a range of new colours inspired by the latest trends and tailored to meet the specific requirements of various industries. These innovative colours can be produced using different resins from the Elix Polymers product portfolio, including ABS, ABS/PC and PC/ABS.
FCS CT-120e all-electric injection molding machine at PMT 2025
The inaugural 2025 Plastics, Rubber & Composite Material Fair Taiwan will be grandly held from June 4 to 6 at the ICC Tainan. FCS Group will showcase its “Smart All-Electric” and “High-Efficiency Energy Saving” CT-e series, integrated with the iMF 4.0 Intelligent ManuFactory, demonstrating its R&D capabilities and process integration expertise.
Lanxess at Chemspec Europe 2025
At this year’s Chemspec Europe, Lanxess will present its comprehensive product portfolio and expertise for numerous industrial sectors. These include products and solutions for agriculture/crop protection, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care, as well as household and industrial cleaning.
VDMA “The Power of Plastics Forum” at K 2025
The machinery and equipment manufacturers’ association will again present itself with a special area and extensive programme on the outdoor premises of K 2025.
Borealis creates first comprehensive reusable cup system
The Messe Düsseldorf (Düsseldorf Exhibition Center) will use reusable cups at all restaurants and bars throughout K 2025, made from Borealis modified polypropylene for foam, which is produced using chemically recycled feedstock based on OMV’s ReOil technology.
Borealis invests to increase capacity for recyclable polymer foam solutions
Borealis invests over EUR 100 million in new High Melt Strength polypropylene (HMS PP) line at its Burghausen, Germany, facility. The start-up is planned for the second half of 2026
Colines has published its first ESG Sustainability Report
Colines has taken a significant new step on its path toward sustainability by publishing the company’s first-ever ESG Sustainability Report. This detailed document demonstrates and highlights our concrete commitment to increasingly responsible, innovative, and transparent development.
Elix Polymers, Repsol and AnQore has produced 100% recycled products
Elix’s E-Loop CR products are manufactured using sustainable and certified raw materials that incorporate circular and bio-circular feedstocks. These products hold ISCC-plus certification, ensuring traceability and transparency across the supply chain using the mass balance model.
Stadler: driving innovation in waste sorting to meet Nordic markets
Stadle is uniquely positioned to support Nordic countries in achieving their ambitious sustainability goals. With advanced technologies, specialised expertise, and tailored solutions, Stadler supports the region’s efforts to achieve its ambitious recycling and circular economy goals.
Tomra spearheads coalition to demand circularity provisions
Key figures within the EU Plastic Recycling Industry and others have joined forces to raise alarm over the European Commission’s draft Clean Industrial State Aid Framework, citing a critical lack of support for circularity measures.
Award-winning flood protection made from recycled plastic
Danish Urban Water Retention (UWR) developed an innovative modular system, assembled like Legos, to manage stormwater and prevent flooding in urban settings.
Avient to present a broad array of sustainable materials solutions at Chinaplas 2025
Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, will showcase its portfolio of advanced and sustainable products and services and host three technical seminars at Chinaplas 2025.
Röhm publishes ESG Report 2024 based on future ESRS requirements
Titled "Creating Sustainable Value", Röhm has published the ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) report for the financial year 2024. In the report, Röhm sets out its policies, measures and goals in all key ESG areas.
Plastics and circularity - caught between necessity and potential
K 2025 from 8 to 15 October in Düsseldorf has set itself the goal of addressing the central issues of our times. One of its three Hot Topics reads “Shaping the Circular Economy”.
The Future of Extrusion: KraussMaffei Extrusion TecDays inspire the industry
Circular Economy, smart recycling, and future-oriented solutions for pipe and profile extrusion - the extrusion industry was inspired at the KraussMaffei TecDays "World of Extrusion" in Laatzen near Hannover/Germany.
MuCell: The optimal solution for lightweighting and sustainable manufacturing
MuCell technology has been widely applied in industries such as automotive, electronics, medical, sporting goods, and green manufacturing. Under the growing trends of lightweighting and carbon reduction, it has become a major breakthrough in sustainable and efficient manufacturing.
Delta Tecnic takes its masterbatch to another level
The company manages to reduce the amount of Masterbatch needed to 1% on average without compromising quality and allowing cost savings of up to 30%.
Envalior presents high performance thermoplastics at the PIAE conference
Envalior will present its latest materials innovations, focusing on electromobility, lightweighting, sustainability, and safety and comfort, at the Plastics in Automotive Engineering (PIAE) conference organized by the Association of German Engineers.
Wacker to showcase sustainable binders
Wacker is all set to showcase several product novelties at this year’s European Coatings Show (ECS) from March 25 to 27.
Krones publishes non-financial statement for 2024
The Krones Group has just released its ESG performance reporting for the year 2024. “For us, sustainabil-ity and our associated targets are - regardless of external factors and developments - a cornerstone of our business strategy,” says Krones CEO Christoph Klenk.
Krones increases dividend for 2024 financial year by 18%
Krones today published its 2024 Annual Report. Despite the critical general economic environment, the company once again increased revenue and profitability. Krones plans to continue on its profitable growth path.
Innovia Films opens new line for sustainable label and packaging films in Germany
Innovia Films, a leading material science pioneer that manufactures BOPP films for labels, graphics, packaging and tobacco, has announced the opening of a new line for specialty films at their Schkopau site near Leipzig in Germany.
Expert MouldTemp assistance system from Wittmann tabilizes temperature control
Temperature control has a decisive effect on the quality and efficiency of the injection molding process. This is why electronic temperature monitoring and regulation is becoming more and more significant, since it ensures constancy and reliability of the tempering process.
Aimplas brought together a hundred professionals from the biotechnology sector
For two days, Aimplas organised and hosted the second edition of the International Seminar on Biotechnology Applied to the Plastics Sector in Valencia, bringing together one hundred international specialists in biotechnology and sustainability.
The world's first biomass-balanced polyethersulfone (PESU)
To all industries relying on high-performance thermoplastics, BASF is now offering the world’s first biomass-balanced polyethersulfone (PESU).
BASF Group: Financial figures for 2024
In a challenging market environment, BASF Group’s EBITDA before special items (income from operations before depreciation, amortization and special items) increased in the full year 2024 to €7.9 billion.
PRS Europe publishes full programme for 2025 conference
The full conference programme for this year’s Plastics Recycling Show Europe, taking place at RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands from 1-2 April 2025, has been published.
Elix Polymers with positive results in their programmes
Elix Polymers, global leader in the manufacture of thermoplastics, closed 2024 with very positive results in terms of achieving the goals defined in their Climate Care and Sustainable Supply Chain programmes.
Polykemi Group first to upgrade new types of recycled plastics in Kunshan, China
Polykemi Group has now become the first in Kunshan, China, to be approved for expanded capabilities in upgrading of recycled plastic raw materials after completing an environmental certification process.