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Omya Performance Polymer Distribution will present its global distribution platform and portfolio at Fakuma 2026. The company will be joined by representatives of selected polymer producers and principal partners.
At Fakuma 2026, Syensqo will present specialty polymers for extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, machining, coating and joining processes. Applications will include automotive, data centers, construction, consumer goods and food-contact products.
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.
Bieglo has introduced Gimide polyetherimide from Gharda Polymers to the European market. The range is intended to provide PEI users with an additional sourcing option for demanding industrial applications.
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.
Barmag and BB Engineering will present technologies for synthetic yarn production at the Egy Stitch & Tex Expo in Cairo. The scope covers polycondensation, extrusion, POY, FDY and IDY yarns, texturing, carpet yarns, nonwovens and PET recycling.
Asahi Kasei has opened a wet-process lithium-ion battery separator coating line at its Celgard facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. Commercial production is scheduled to begin in the second half of fiscal 2026.
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.
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.
The Re-cell project focuses on developing supercapacitors and structural batteries made from recycled carbon fibre for aviation applications. These solutions are intended to combine a load-bearing function with energy storage and support aircraft weight reduction.
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.
On is launching the Cloud X 5 with a midsole made of EVA foam produced using captured CO2 emissions. The company says the solution has scaled to more than one million pairs and, according to an LCA, reduces modeled carbon impact by more than 80% compared with conventional EVA.
Syensqo will support the MV-75 Cheyenne program for the U.S. Army by supplying composites, adhesives and specialty polymers for key structural and rotorcraft components. The materials are intended to meet requirements for lightweighting, durability and thermal resistance.
SIGMA Engineering has released version 6.2 of SIGMASOFT Virtual Molding. The update introduces new tools for reporting, material modeling and result visualization, as well as an expanded material database.
Syensqo has launched Repel-O-Tex Crystal Premium, a new generation soil release polymer for liquid laundry detergents. The solution was developed for shorter and colder wash cycles and compatibility with concentrated formulations and pouches.
Omya Performance Polymer Distribution is expanding its partnership with EMS Grivory to the United Kingdom and Ireland. From 1 July 2026, the agreement will include an exclusive distribution mandate for specialized high-performance polyamides in these markets.
Elix Polymers has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, summarising the implementation of its 2020–2025 Action Plan and setting a new stage for its ESG strategy. The company points to, among other things, a reduction in product carbon footprint, lower water consumption and the further development of circular solutions.
Jürgen Rietschle has been appointed Business Manager Polymer Additives at the Biesterfeld Group. He will take up the role on August 1, 2026, succeeding Michael Pilz, who is retiring.
SI Group and Shengxiao Group have established Shengnova Advanced Materials to accelerate the expansion of biphenol production capacity in China. The project is intended to increase regional supply of the material for customers across Asia-Pacific.
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.
Evonik offers catalysts, adsorbents and modular systems for purifying plastic pyrolysis oil. The solutions are intended to improve the quality of feedstock sent to steam crackers and support the chemical recycling of contaminated and mixed waste.
MAAG has presented a new generation of the M²-USG underwater strand pelletizing system. The solution is intended to increase process stability, throughput and pellet quality while reducing downtime and operating costs.
The Implicit project focuses on recycling single-use auxiliary materials from composite manufacturing, such as vacuum bags, films and technical fabrics. Its goal is to recover raw materials for applications including automotive, technical textiles and urban furniture.
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 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.
Goldwin, Neste, Idemitsu and Toray have established a supply chain for nylon fiber made from renewable raw materials for selected The North Face products. The material is scheduled to be used from August 2026.
Clariant outlines the role of adsorbents and hydrogenation catalysts in the chemical recycling of plastics. The company’s solutions are intended to support pyrolysis oil purification and its use as a feedstock in existing petrochemical plants.
In the first quarter of 2026, Grupa Azoty reported sales revenue of PLN 3.70 billion and EBITDA of PLN 317 million. Operating performance improved year on year, supported by the Agro segment and a positive result in the Chemicals segment.
Asahi Kasei has developed a photosensitive polyimide PSPI film for advanced panel-level semiconductor packaging. The material is intended to improve the lamination of large panels and support the formation of a greater number of insulating layers.
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.
At Wire Expo 2026, Delta Tecnic presented masterbatch solutions for the cable industry, covering applications in fiber optics, automotive, and photovoltaic and energy installations.
The Supervisory Board of Grupa Azoty S.A. has appointed Jacek Podgórski as vice president of the company's management board. The change takes effect on 5 May 2026 and completes the composition of the 13th-term management board.
The deposit system in Poland has ceased to be a concept and has become a reality. Every day we return bottles and cans, stores handle return points, and reverse vending machines have become part of the urban landscape. However, the real effectiveness of the system does not end with collection.
Clariant has announced the launch of the Catofin 1000 catalyst for propane dehydrogenation. The company points to improved selectivity and productivity, extended lifetime, and up to 20% fewer tar precursors, which is intended to reduce fouling.