Composites: Shaping the Future of Low Carbon Construction. JEC in Paris
A unique event in Paris focused on the theme of “Composites: Shaping the Future of Low Carbon Construction" as a preview to the JEC World trade show
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Messe Düsseldorf invites exhibitors to K 2025
“It’s K time again” – for all the companies intending to participate in K 2025 in Düsseldorf. From 8 to 15 October 2025 the international plastics and rubber industry will again meet at its most important international trade fair. Registration documents are now available.
Prospects for the Central European polymer market in 2024
The European market will operate in a kind of stop and go mode in 2024. This means that larger polymer manufacturers will schedule maintenance at different sites, thus limiting their emissions at the company group level.
The largest fair in the European region makes a name for itself
Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2023, the 32nd International Istanbul Plastics Industry Fair, was held at Tüyap Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul, on November 22-25, 2023.
Chinaplas 2024 - long-awaited return to Shanghai after six years
Rising expectations to Chinaplas 2024 from the industry
ISCC PLUS sustainability certification completed for Polykemi and Scanfill
Polykemi and Scanfill recently took a further step in their sustainability work and are now certified according to ISCC PLUS.
Borealis expands its mechanically recycled plastic compounding capacity
The acquisition of Rialti S.p.A. will enhance Borealis’ portfolio of PP compounds based on mechanical recyclates by 50,000 tons per year, strengthening its ability to meet customer demand for an ever-wider range of sustainable, high-performance solutions
Recycling Content TPE with various adhesion options
Kraiburg TPE presents further more sustainable product solutions: Recycling Content TPE.
Global plastic industry actors gather at the Plast Eurasia Istanbul
The Plast Eurasia Istanbul Fair, the hub of technology and innovation
Fakuma 2023 – Innovation Fireworks!
A full house, satisfied exhibitors, 39,343 enthusiastic expert visitors and forward-looking topics – the overall results are quite impressive.
Kraiburg TPE responds to the issue of bio-based materials
Kraiburg TPE is presenting thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) that have a variable proportion of renewable raw materials.
almaak and Hexpol TPE Collaborate on 2K Adhesion-Synchronised Materials
As the plastics industry meets at Fakuma 2023, the polymer compounders almaak international and Hexpol TPE announced a partnership optimising 2K material combinations tailored for automotive.
Kraiburg TPE at Fakuma 2023
New compounds for drinking water and hot water applications as well as trendsetting TPE solutions that contain high proportions of bio-based and recycled materials
Fakuma 2023 is all about sustainability for Polykemi
The compounder Polykemi AB will be exhibiting at Fakuma 2023 with sustainability solutions as an overall theme.
Interplas 2023 surpasses expectations, 2026 edition to move to June
Celebrating 75 years of connecting the UK plastics industry
PLAST 2023: the challenge is won
Successful edition of the international event dedicated to the plastics and rubber industry
Plastics Festival in Friedrichshafen
The world’s leading trade fair highlight for injection moulding, extrusion technology, thermoforming and 3D printing will deal with the forward-looking topics of circular economy, digitalisation, process automation and energy efficiency.
Interplas returns for biggest show for 21 years!
Celebrating 75 years of connecting the UK plastics industry
Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2023 - The indispensable address for the plastics industry!
Preparations for the International Fair of the Plastics Industry in Istanbul are in full swing. The Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2023 Fair, organized by TÜYAP Tüm Fuarcılık Yapıcılık A.Ş., in cooperation with PAGEV, is preparing to bring together sector professionals for the 32nd time from November 22-25, 2023.
Spectacular opening ceremony for Polykemi Chongqing in China
Polykemi Group’s new production site in Chongqing, China has been inaugurated with a grand opening ceremony that truly represented one of the Polykemi value words; World Class.
Sirmax accelerates the production of its self-extinguishing compound
Extremely high technology, low toxicity and customized colors are the hallmarks of Sirmax granules
Polykemi’s new factory in the USA is now inaugurated
The Polykemi Group’s fifth manufacturing unit was inaugurated in April, making North America Polykemi’s third continent with in-house production.
Polykemi x Hexpol TPE
The Swedish compounders, Hexpol TPE AB and Polykemi AB, have collaborated on a 2K sustainable development project for consumer products.
World premiere at Engel Mobility Days 2023
Tape sandwich for greater stiffness, less weight and low production costs
Borealis to acquire Rialti S.p.A., a leading European producer of recycled PP compounds
Borealis announces the signing of an agreement to acquire Rialti, one of Europe’s leading producers of mechanically recycled polypropylene (PP) compounds for injection moulding and extrusion
Polykemi establishes new subsidiary in Mexico
Swedish plastics compounder Polykemi AB continues to expand globally and March 1st 2023 was the opening day of the new subsidiary - Polykemi Mexico.
LyondellBasell announces decision to acquire Mepol Group
Facilities in Poland and Italy will produce recycled and polymer compounds for diverse markets.
Ampacet introduces ELTech Orange 2003 PBT masterbatch for high voltage PBT connectors
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has launched ELTech Orange 2003 PBT, specifically designed for high voltage orange PBT electrical & electronic equipment.
Polykemi Inc. begins compounding operations in Southeast USA
After being represented in the North American market for ten years, compounding operations at Polykemi Inc's first US production site have now begun.
Project One - the largest investment in the European chemical sector for a generation.
Ineos Olefins Belgium has today announced it has raised €3.5 billion to support the construction and operation of the most environmentally sustainable cracker in Europe.
Color Technik and Grafe go the same way
With the partnership of the two companies, customers in the Swiss market will also benefit from future synergy effects.
Swedish company Polykemi – proud new sponsor of the U.S. national handball team
The U.S. men’s handball team is chasing it’s first World Cup victory and Polykemi Group is opening a new own manufacturing facility in the USA.
PlastikCity Pavilion returns for Interplas 2023
In 2023, Interplas, the definitive and longest running UK plastics exhibition will be celebrating its 75th anniversary. Amidst a host of exciting features and new developments is the return of the PlastikCity pavilion for the third edition since its debut in 2017.
Polykemi Group has now started production in their second factory in China
The new 9,300 m2 manufacturing unit in Chongqing is now complete and has already started producing and supplying plastic compounds based on both virgin and recycled plastic raw materials.