Barlog Plastics will show developments in sustainable compounds, metal substitution and rapid tooling at Fakuma 2026. The company will also introduce the Kebapeak 9000 range based on PEKK for demanding operating conditions.
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.
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.
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.
SABIC has introduced Ultem DU762 resin, a polyetherimide material designed for smartphone middle frames. The grade is compatible with non-conductive PVD sputtering and is positioned as an alternative to metal and glass fiber-reinforced PC.
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.
NexPoint Materials has begun operating as a standalone engineering thermoplastics company following its acquisition from SABIC’s Engineering Thermoplastics business by Mutares SE & Co. KGaA.
BASF researchers argue that circularity for engineering plastics requires scalable sorting and a combination of recycling technologies. The approach depends on the polymer type and the composition of the waste stream.
Albis will exhibit healthcare material solutions at Medtec China 2026 in Shanghai. The company will focus on diagnostics, pharmaceutical packaging, drug delivery systems, diabetes care and surgical instruments.
Dongguan Baier Plastic Co., Limited is increasing its production capacity for high-temperature engineering plastics by acquiring three ZSK Mc18 twin-screw extruders from Coperion. The lines are intended to process materials including PA, PEEK, PEI, PAI, PPS, PPO, PPA, LCP and PA46.
Albis is expanding its partnership with Covestro to the Brazilian market. The agreement covers the distribution of polycarbonates, polycarbonate blends and thermoplastic polyurethanes, with local market support to be provided by Tecnomatiz, an Albis Group company.
Aimplas is preparing the first edition of the international HI!-Plastics seminar dedicated to advanced polymer materials. The programme includes five thematic blocks covering composites, fire resistance, functional materials, energy and industrial coatings.