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Allotex and Daicel High Performance Polymers are collaborating on a storage and delivery system for allogeneic corneal implants. The solution uses precision-molded components made from TOPAS COC cyclic olefin copolymer.
Comotomo has implemented colored Ultrason P 2010 in its next-generation baby bottle. The BASF PPSU material, with color matching developed by Avient, is intended to provide the required rigidity, food-contact safety and resistance to sterilization.
At Battery Show Europe, SABIC is presenting a portfolio of specialty thermoplastics for energy storage systems and power electronics. The display focuses on new LNP Thermocomp OFM compounds for high-voltage applications.
At Plast 2026, RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers will present solutions for automotive, e-mobility, electrical and electronics, and water management applications. The company is highlighting co-design, metal replacement, and materials with a documented environmental profile.
At Battery Show Europe 2026, Envalior will present material solutions for high-voltage batteries used in electric vehicles. The portfolio includes materials for busbars, junction boxes and solutions designed to limit thermal runaway.
Smart Mold, a company affiliated with Sirmax Group, will present Aria at Plast 2026, an AI-based system supporting injection molding process setup. The solution is intended to reduce the number of setup trials and the level of scrap during production start-up.
Avient is introducing new Therma-Tech thermally conductive formulations containing natural graphite. The materials will be presented at FIP in Lyon and Equiplast in Barcelona, alongside the company’s broader portfolio of polymer solutions.
Omya Performance Polymer Distribution has become SK Chemicals’ distribution partner for SkypeL TPE-E thermoplastic polyester elastomers in European markets. The agreement will take effect on July 1, 2026 and covers sales, technical support and application development.
Weidmüller uses BASF's polyphthalamide Ultramid Advanced N3U41 G6 in PCB connectors and terminals from the Omnimate 4.0 family. The material is intended to provide heat resistance for reflow soldering, dimensional stability and broad colouring options.
An independent critical review conducted by TÜV SÜD confirmed the methodological soundness of life cycle assessments for selected Envalior material groups. The review covered, among others, PA6, PBT, thermoplastic composites and PPS.
The completion of the transaction involving DOMO Engineered Materials opens the way for integration with RadiciGroup businesses acquired by Lone Star Funds. The emerging platform is intended to operate as a global, independent compounder serving multiple end markets.
At Smart Plastics 2026 in Milan, Envalior is presenting material solutions for e-mobility and the electrical and electronics sector, including applications for EV motors, high-voltage charging and AI servers.
DOMO Chemicals announced an agreed acquisition of its Engineered Materials business by an affiliate of Lone Star Fund XII. The transaction covers manufacturing sites, support functions, sales activities and the intellectual property portfolio, including the Technyl brand.
At Kuteno 2026, Wittmann will present the compact FlexCell plus automation cell and the S-Max granulator for in-line recycling. Both solutions are intended to support savings in space, material, energy and time in injection molding processing.
SABIC has introduced the Ultem SU3102P reactive oligomer, a toughening agent for thermoset composites used in aerospace structures. The material is intended to enable high loadings while maintaining low formulation viscosity and process compatibility.
Evonik has opened an Asia-based research and innovation hub focused on polyamide solutions for sports and consumer goods. The facility is intended to support application development, material testing, and a shorter path from concept to production.
Syensqo has signed a new long-term supply agreement with Avio for composite materials and adhesive solutions for space applications. The agreement covers, among others, Vega-C launch systems and low Earth orbit missions.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Arburg presented the Asian premiere of its all-electric Allrounder Trend injection moulding machines featuring the new Gestica lite control system. The booth also showcased automated production cells and solutions for digitalisation and the smart factory.
Envalior announces it will present material solutions at Chinaplas 2026, covering applications in mobility, electrical and electronics, and consumer goods. The company highlights its bio- and recycled-based materials portfolio and product development support services.
Over two years, Polykemi and Rondo Plast invested close to SEK 25 million in plastics recycling, increasing capacity by about 7,500 tonnes per year. The investments include Erema equipment and a ReadyMac unit and are intended to expand PCR availability also for engineering plastics.
Domo Engineered Materials announces it will present Technyl material solutions at Chinaplas 2026, focusing on lightweighting, flame and high-temperature resistance, reduced environmental impact materials, and water-contact-certified applications.
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers is presenting its portfolio of engineering polymers for automotive, e-mobility, electrical and electronics, as well as industrial and consumer applications. The company is highlighting circular solutions, materials based on renewable feedstock and its local manufacturing base in China.
Albis will showcase its expertise in engineering plastics and sustainable material solutions at Plastpol 2026. The trade fair will take place from May 19 to 22, 2026, in Kielce and is one of the key industry events for the plastics processing sector in Central and Eastern Europe. Albis will be exhibiting in Hall 5, Booth A22.
Evonik is expanding its portfolio of tribological materials with VestaKeep Easy Slide 2, designed for slide bearings operating under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions. The PEEK-based material can be processed by injection molding and extrusion.
Clariant points to growing constraints in montan wax supply and presents the Licocare RBW Vita portfolio, based on rice bran wax, as a renewable alternative for polymer applications, including food-contact uses.
Vimar has launched the Linea switch range, where mounting frames made from Durethan Blue polyamide 6 by Envalior have reduced the carbon footprint by more than 80% compared to previous fossil-based solutions.
Xenia Materials introduces the HM Upgrade technology based on high modulus carbon fibres, which increases the stiffness and strength of thermoplastic composites without changing their density, addressing demanding structural applications.
K.D. Feddersen GmbH & Co. KG is introducing high-performance Zypeek PEEK plastics from Jilin Joinature Polymer Co., Ltd. to the European market, expanding its range of materials for the most demanding applications.
igus has introduced the PTFE-free iglidur i190PF filament, offering wear properties comparable to the injection moulding material iglidur W300 and a 100-fold better wear rate than standard PETG in a pin-on-disk test.
Duracon POM resin from Polyplastics has been used in a new crawler transport system developed by Japanese company CuboRex, improving work efficiency in manufacturing plants and construction sites.
The Hexpol group is consolidating its thermoplastics and TPE companies into a single business area, Hexpol Thermoplastics. The aim is to facilitate access to material expertise and accelerate R&D, regulatory and sustainability projects.
Xenia Materials announces the launch of Xelamid at JEC World 2026, a family of impact-modified PA11 and PA12-based polyamides featuring increased impact strength, elongation at break and stable properties under elevated humidity conditions.
Biesterfeld has appointed Joe Read as Managing Director in the United Kingdom and Ireland, effective 1 March 2026. He will succeed Guy Payne, who will assume the role of long-term advisor.
At MD&M West 2026, SABIC presented medical thermoplastics, including new polycarbonate copolymers and biocompatible Siltem HU materials as potential fluoropolymer replacements in medical tubing, as well as support for rapid application development.
Avient launches the Nymax REC 6000 High Impact series, comprising 22 grades of impact-modified recycled nylon compounds with 42–93% post-industrial recycled content and up to 83% carbon footprint reduction compared to prime-based materials.
Biesterfeld Group has appointed Jonas Borgsten as Global Business Director for the Engineered Polymers business unit, effective March 1, 2026. He succeeds Martin Rathke, who is leaving the company after more than 18 years.