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Arburg will exhibit an electric Allrounder 1800 e Trend and a hybrid Allrounder 470 H at Plast Eurasia 2026. The machines will produce silicone cartridge components and polycarbonate oven knobs.
Louis Krall has joined the management board of Krall Kunststoff-Recycling, sharing responsibility for the family business with founder Markus Krall. He will oversee sales, procurement and customer development.
Asahi Kasei will present polymer solutions for automotive, electrical and industrial applications at Fakuma 2026. The exhibits will cover radar antennas, polycarbonate glazing, vehicle interiors, electrical components and metal injection molding.
Anaisa Franco's permanent HexaLumina installation in Dallas combines organic photovoltaic cells with transparent pink solid polycarbonate sheets supplied by Exolon Group.
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.
Finke Colors has expanded its range of laser-active masterbatches with an additive for marking transparent plastics. The solution creates hologram-like effects inside the polymer without damaging the surface.
Plastics are becoming a key enabler of frugal vehicle design, combining lightweight construction, functional integration and circularity. Their role extends from exterior structures to intelligent interior surfaces and recycled material streams.
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.
At Fakuma 2026, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and technotrans will present all-electric injection molding applications for packaging, optics and medical technology, with a focus on process integration, energy efficiency and part quality.
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.
SABIC has introduced the LNP Elcrin DC0051RC1 compound with 75% post-consumer recycled content. The polycarbonate-based material combines a high PCR share with mechanical performance and flame retardancy for consumer electronics housings.
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.
Chimei Corporation has joined the global renewable plastics supply chain for Sony’s high-performance audio-visual products, supplying polycarbonate produced using a certified mass balance model.
SABIC signed two agreements to sell its European petrochemicals business and its regional engineering thermoplastics business in the Americas and Europe with a combined value of USD 950 million, as part of its portfolio optimization program.
Kraiburg TPE has introduced the FC/CM3/AD1 TPE series designed for direct contact with fatty foods. The compounds meet EU 10/2011 and US FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 requirements and adhere to a range of polar thermoplastics.
Polyvantis has opened a Technology Center in Shanghai, integrating R&D, commercial and manufacturing teams to speed development and response to market needs. The site complements existing centers in Germany, the Netherlands and the United States.
Polyvantis will make its first appearance at K 2025, presenting a booth constructed largely from its own film and sheet materials. The exhibit brings together the Plexiglas and Lexan portfolios under one multi-material offering.
Elix Polymers launched PC/ABS GR 5120, a low-gloss matte grade for automotive interiors that reduces surface reflectivity while maintaining impact, dimensional and thermal performance. The material offers high weatherability with low emissions and odor, and will be shown at K fair.
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.
At K 2025, KraussMaffei will present the FrontIQ Light headlight made with ColorForm, integrating inline PUR coating and in-mold film deep drawing. A live cell on a GXW 650 will produce a 3K demonstrator, with a 720 mm headlight shown at the Leonhard Kurz booth.
Exolon Group will showcase its Ecorange line of transparent polycarbonate and polyester sheets with a reduced carbon footprint at K 2025. The portfolio uses recycled and bio-circular feedstocks with ISCC Plus certification and supports closed-loop recycling.
Exolon Group will present new generations of solid and multiwall thermoplastic sheets for automotive, building and construction, industrial and food applications at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, with a focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance.
Together with partners, Nordmann will present additives and material solutions at K 2025 in Düsseldorf. The company emphasizes its focus on sustainability and the circular economy.
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.
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, offers a wide range of innovative solutions designed to enhance safety, durability, and efficiency in cables, connectors and other electrical and electronic equipment.
trinamiX GmbH, a leading provider of mobile spectroscopy solutions and subsidiary of BASF, will participate in the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2025, taking place in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Efficient and economical: Electric and hybrid Allrounders demonstrate high performance
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, introduced today its new LNP Elcres CXL polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resins featuring exceptional chemical resistance.
Umac, a member of the Erema Group, is expanding its ReadyMac product line with a new 60 hertz version. This means that the immediately available plastics recycling solution can now be deployed worldwide.
Under the motto of “performance & efficiency”, Wittmann presented to visitors its SmartPower Combimould machine equipped with a servo-electric injection unit at its booth No. 1204 in Hall B1 as a special highlight of this year’s Fakuma from 15 to 19 October.
At this year’s Fakuma exhibition (Hall B1-1115), Hexpol TPE will present a further expansion of their Dryflex Circular TPE materials containing post-consumer and/or post-industrial recycled content.
For the first time, Audi is mass-producing painted radiator grilles made from a blend of polycarbonate (PC) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recyclates for the new Audi A3 Sportback and Audi A3 Sedan.
At the Fakuma Wittmann Battenfeld will present to its visitors high-performance injection molding technology with minimal energy consumption at booth No. 1204 in hall B1 under the motto of "Performance & Efficiency".
Neste, Borealis and Covestro have signed a project agreement to enable the recycling of discarded tires into high-quality plastics for automotive applications.
Asahi Kasei Europe joined Plastics Europe Germany, the leading association of plastics producers in Germany, in December 2023.
New Ampacet ColorMark masterbatch that enables processors to create permanent lettering and designs in intricate detail on dark plastic surfaces.