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Long-lasting solution: radiation-crosslinked PE-Xc pipes for drinking water supply

Radiation-crosslinked PE-Xc pipes offer high resistance to pressure, temperature and mechanical stress. Multilayer composite pipes can also be reliably crosslinked using electron beams. Thanks to their long service life, PE-Xc pipes contribute to sustainable infrastructure construction and are particularly suitable for drinking water pipelines. This article explains the technical properties and applications of radiation-crosslinked pipes for transporting oxygen-rich fresh water.

2026-10-30 polyethylene (PE)

Failure diagnostics: why do plastic products crack?

Plastics are key engineering materials used in automotive, construction, medical and electronic applications, as well as everyday products. Despite their low weight, chemical resistance and ease of processing, plastic products can fail—often unexpectedly—through cracking caused by several interacting factors.

2026-10-14 plastics

Kraiburg TPE supports customers with expertise along the entire value chain

At Fakuma 2026, Kraiburg TPE will present its materials and consulting expertise, regulatory support and globally uniform quality standards. The company will focus on cooperation with customers throughout the development process.

2026-10-12 elastomers

Lanxess launches Purventis for PU/PIR insulation

Lanxess has introduced Purventis, a flame-retardant platform for insulation materials. Its first product, Purventis Core, is a reactive halogen-free phosphorus flame retardant for rigid PU and PIR foams.

2026-09-25 additives

Aimplas develops sustainable flame-retardant materials

Aimplas is developing flame retardants, varnishes and coatings intended to reduce heat release, fire growth and smoke generation in construction, transport and infrastructure applications.

2026-09-24 additives

How plastics improve safety in the home

High-strength profiles, PVB films, flame-retardant cable insulation and heat-resistant housings contribute to burglary protection, fire safety and accident prevention in homes. Research is also examining autonomous protection functions and circular insulation materials.

2026-09-24 construction

Genesis Polymers Europe and Velogy to show PP and PE at Fakuma 2026

The joint presence at Fakuma (Hall B2, Stand 2310) will present a growing European polyolefins platform that combines Velogy’s production capacity with local distribution, specialist expertise and customer service provided by Genesis Polymers Europe.

2026-09-11 polyethylene (PE)

Dassault Systèmes publishes first impact report

Dassault Systèmes has published its first impact report, presenting progress in implementing its sustainability strategy. The document highlights, among other issues, the role of virtual twins in decarbonisation activities carried out by customers and the company.

2026-08-21 sustainability

Mondi standardises paper bags for Fixit Gruppe

Mondi has developed a standardised European paper bag portfolio for Fixit Gruppe, covering more than 100 building material products and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 135 tonnes of CO2 compared with the previous year.

2026-08-18 packaging

Cold Surface project targets cooler building façades

The Cold Surface project is developing prefabricated façade systems using photoluminescent materials to reduce heat build-up. The partners aim to lower envelope surface temperatures by up to 2 °C and cut cooling energy demand by 5% to 10%.

2026-07-29 construction

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.

2026-07-28 plastics

Aluminium Tech Expo 2026 to debut in Nadarzyn

In June 2026, the first edition of Aluminium Tech Expo, a trade fair dedicated to aluminium processing technologies for industry and construction, will take place at Ptak Warsaw Expo. The event will be accompanied by an industry conference focused on innovations in the aluminium sector.

2026-05-15 machinery industry

Discover Ampacet Masterbatch Innovations at Equiplast in Barcelona

Ampacet will present the latest masterbatch solutions for key markets at Equiplast held June 2-5, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain. Visit Hall 3, Booth B116 to explore the broad Ampacet portfolio of advanced masterbatch solutions tailored for critical industries.

2026-05-04 masterbatches

Fastech Expo 2026: Joining and Fastening in Focus

The development of modern industry increasingly relies on reliable joining and fastening technologies. They determine structural durability, product safety, and the efficiency of production processes in almost every sector of the economy.

2026-02-06 technologies

Ampacet unveils low-halogen and halogen-free Flame retardant masterbatches at K 2025

Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, will showcase its innovative flame retardant portfolio at K 2025, addressing evolving regulatory, safety, and supply chain demands in the plastics industry.

2025-09-29 technologies

Exolon Group introduces Panel 60 HX for translucent facades

Exolon Group has launched the Exolon Panel 60 HX, a 60 mm polycarbonate panel with a Hybrid-X structure for translucent facades. An Ecoplus variant uses biocircular raw materials attributed via ISCC PLUS mass balance, with up to 89 percent from non-fossil sources, according to the company.

2025-09-17 polycarbonate (PC)

Dow inspires next-generation innovation at K 2025

Diverse portfolio of packaging, consumer, infrastructure and mobility solutions to take center stage in a bespoke building dedicated to collaboration.

2025-07-31 polyethylene (PE)

Aimplas develops sustainable flame-retardant coatings and composites

Aimplas is working on two projects funded by the Valencian Institute for Competitiveness and Innovation, with support from the European Regional Development Fund, to sustainably develop new flame-retardant coatings and composite materials.

2025-07-30 composites

Exolon Group S.p.A. acquires AkyVer polycarbonate product portfolio from Corplex

Exolon Group S.p.A. intends to acquire the AkyVer polycarbonate sheet business from Corplex (Kaysersberg, France). The signing of the agreement took place on 2 July 2025, with the transaction planned to close by mid-August 2025.

2025-07-09 polycarbonate (PC)

The specialists for insulation and white goods

Italy and ice cream - they belong together. So it's no wonder that 30 KraussMaffei employees in Abbiategrasso, Italy, are working on equipment for freezers, white goods and insulation technology. The basic technology is polyurethane foaming - but KraussMaffei Italiana offers much more.

2025-06-27 technologies

Delta Tecnic reduces thermal increase in plastics exposed to sunlight by up to 30%

Delta Tecnic’s knowledge and extensive experience allow them to create formulations that are 30% more cost-effective while maintaining the same performance.

2025-06-18 masterbatches

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

2025-05-26 polypropylene (PP)

Delta Tecnic develops a pigment combination capable of passing the CSTB certification

The company offers stable, sustainable coloring solutions adapted to industrial processes in the window and door profiling sector.

2025-05-12 recycling

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.

2025-03-24 chemical industry

K.D. Feddersen signs sub-distribution agreement with Plastic Agents, S.L.

The Hamburg-based distributor K.D. Feddersen signed a sub-distribution agreement with the Spanish Plastic Agents, S.L. at the beginning of 2025.

2025-02-19 plastics

KraussMaffei at JEC 2025: Innovations for fiber composite technology

At the JEC trade fair in Paris (March 4 - 6, 2025, hall 6, stand G104), KraussMaffei will be presenting a diverse selection of exhibits on various composites technologies as well as the printCore industrial pellet extruder live in action.

2025-02-18 plastics

Moulding Expo demonstrating innovation and presenting a vision for the future

Representatives from the tool, pattern and mould making industry will be meeting in Stuttgart from 6 to 9 May 2025 to discuss the latest developments in this sector and to strengthen competitiveness in economically challenging times.

2025-02-11 moulds

The world’s first high-quality melamine resin foam with a reduced PCF

As the world’s first melamine foam manufacturer, BASF now introduces Basotect® EcoBalanced which helps to reduce the Product Carbon Footprint of many sound absorption applications in the transportation as well as in the building and construction industries.

2025-02-06 carbon footprint