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The COAT-Ips project is developing an energy-efficient heated coating to protect aircraft against icing. The solution takes the form of a technical paint, can be repaired on-site, and is being developed by OMAR Coatings, AIMPLAS and INTA.
Borouge International has appointed Patrick Jany as chief financial officer. He is scheduled to take up the role on May 1, 2026, while Daniel Turnheim will continue to serve as interim CFO until then.
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.
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.
Ampacet, a global leader in masterbatch solutions, will present a comprehensive portfolio of innovative technologies designed to enhance the quality, performance and recyclability of plastics at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2026 in Amsterdam (Booth L70).
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.
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.
X-Rite Pantone will showcase at MAX and the American Coatings Show integrated solutions for color measurement, specification and quality control that support standardization and automation in modern manufacturing.
RecyClass has updated its design for recycling guidelines and recyclability evaluation protocols for major plastic packaging streams, based on the results of more than 20 testing campaigns. The changes reflect real sorting and recycling conditions in Europe.
Three German companies of the DOMO Chemicals group have filed for insolvency, and the preliminary insolvency administrator is analysing restructuring scenarios while maintaining ongoing operations.
New AMI Market Intelligence report analyses polyethylene consumption in Middle East and Africa markets for 2019–2029, highlighting key growth segments in plastics processing and differing development drivers in both subregions.
Grupa Azoty Polyolefins has filed a claim with the Vienna International Arbitral Centre against Hyundai Engineering concerning the implementation of the Polimery Police project. The company estimates the value of the claims at up to EUR 2.98 billion.
Several converters have confirmed that they will maintain production on 29–30 December, as they have orders for finished products. As a result, trading companies will be able to continue selling and looking for customers this week, if they deem it appropriate.
EPC Engineering & Technologies and Coperion have developed a one-step direct compounding process for polycarbonate melt that integrates polymerization and compounding, reducing energy use, investment costs and process complexity.
SABIC has announced a further expansion of its polyphenylene ether (PPE) oligomer capacity to support growing demand for high‑performance printed circuit boards in AI and 5G data centers, with completion planned for the second half of 2026.
ELIX Polymers has introduced new deep black colours for ABS and PC/ABS based on NIR-detectable pigments, enabling optical sorting and recycling of black technical plastics while maintaining aesthetics and performance.
The propylene price fell by EUR 25/t in November. After a slow first week, the polypropylene market in Poland stabilised towards the end of the second week of the month.
SABIC has introduced Noryl WM300G, a non-reinforced PPE/PS blend for water management applications. The material targets potential restrictions on butadiene in drinking water by avoiding conventional impact modifiers and offers higher burst strength than Noryl 713S.
In the final weeks of October, several incidents at Central European petrochemical producers could tighten polyethylene supply in the region.
Uniwell Rohrsysteme has adopted Syensqo’s AvaSpire PAEK compounds to produce corrugated flexible plumbing hoses for Grohe faucet systems. The polymer targets a cost and performance gap, enabling streamlined extrusion-based production and addressing durability and potable water requirements.
By the end of the current month, polypropylene prices are expected to remain stable with a marginal decline. Although increased activity is observed among converters, particularly in PP homopolymer, this is not a broad-based trend.
Röhm GmbH founder Dr. Otto Röhm has been posthumously inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame. The ceremony in Düsseldorf on the eve of K 2025 recognized 18 pioneers from the chemical industry.
SABIC presented the theme "Connecting everyday life" at K 2025, grouping its innovations into five areas and highlighting EV platforms, circular feedstock and applications for consumer and industrial products.
Although the October ethylene price was unchanged, HDPE, LLDPE and LDPE prices are expected to fall next week. Weak market conditions and persistently low converter activity are the drivers.
Syensqo has introduced a proprietary chemical recycling process that depolymerizes polyarylethersulfone from post-industrial and post-consumer streams into purified monomers for reuse. The company says the monomers can be reintegrated into PSU, PPSU and PESU, supporting circularity.
Röhm has commissioned a new sulfuric acid plant at its Worms site, reinforcing its global MMA and PMMA production network. The modern unit replaces a facility damaged in 2023 and supports regional MMA supply.
The situation on the Polish polypropylene market remains stable but difficult. Low demand and the presence of cheap imported material are limiting the ability of producers and trading companies to maintain polypropylene prices.
Radiation crosslinking opens up completely new possibilities for polymers: Precise crosslinking can improve mechanical properties, increase heat resistance and abrasion resistance, and significantly increase chemical resistance.
If someone tried to trace their everyday life without plastic today, it would quickly prove to be an almost impossible task. Plastics have become so ubiquitous that it is difficult to notice how quickly everyday items turn into waste.
Röhm’s Europe-wide PMMA recycling alliance reports significantly higher recovery rates and delivers a taillight demonstrator with 30% mechanically recycled content, developed with Valeo and the Renault Group’s consortium The Future Is Neutral.
The first days of September brought a development that many market players did not anticipate. Instead of stability or slight increases, the market continued to feel the effects of the summer slowdown.
Trelleborg will exhibit its FoodPro range of globally compliant sealing materials for food and beverage processing equipment at drinktec 2025, hall B5, booth 552. The portfolio covers EPDM, NBR, FKM, PTFE and PEEK solutions and includes new FoodPro EPDM grades.
The issues faced by European polypropylene producers may lead to a slight increase in prices in Poland in the last week of August - early September.
Barmag, part of the Oerlikon Group, will showcase advanced recycling, extrusion, and filtration technologies for the plastics industry at K 2025, focusing on sustainable closed-loop solutions for polymer processing and high-quality rPET production.
SABIC has introduced the Megamolding platform, aiming to streamline the production of large thermoplastic parts across diverse industries, offering improved efficiency, design flexibility, and sustainability compared to traditional materials.