Polyethylene market trends in March 2025
The demand for polyethylene decreased in March. Converters, observing the decline in crude oil prices, expect polymer prices to drop in April and are taking a wait-and-see approach.
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Aimplas brought together a hundred professionals from the biotechnology sector
For two days, Aimplas organised and hosted the second edition of the International Seminar on Biotechnology Applied to the Plastics Sector in Valencia, bringing together one hundred international specialists in biotechnology and sustainability.
Drytac’s global launch of Polar Frost Air - new translucent matte polymeric PVC
Drytac is delighted to announce the global launch of Polar Frost Air, a new translucent matte polymeric PVC film with an embossed pearl finish that becomes the latest addition to the Polar product range.
Delta Tecnic increases flexibility in the manufacture of medium voltage cables
Global electrification demands more efficient and adaptable distribution networks. In this constantly evolving scenario, Delta Tecnic is making a difference with its range of masterbatches that protect against adverse effects.
2024 Polymer Producers Awards
Polymers for Europe Alliance announces the 2024 Polymer Producers Awards with a Special 10-Year Anniversary Celebration.
Omya completes acquisition of Distrupol to create global polymers distribution business
Omya has completed the previously-announced acquisition of Distrupol, a leading channel partner in the UK, Ireland and the Nordic countries with recent expansions into continental Europe.
Aimplas launches new training programs in compounding and advanced materials for industry
Aimplas, the Plastics Technology Centre, has launched three new online courses, offered in streaming format, on compounding and advanced materials.
Biesterfeld installs Roboze’s Argo 1000 Hypermelt
Biesterfeld and Roboze celebrate a big milestone in their successful, long-standing partnership by installing the first ever Argo 1000 Hypermelt 3D printer at Biesterfeld's Lab and Innovation Center in Hamburg.
PE and PP price changes in Poland in 2024
Prices in the polyolefin market in Poland in 2024 changed due to various factors, such as: the level of demand from converters, the availability and quantity of imported material, the price of oil, the impact of the overall European economy, as well as the geopolitical situation worldwide.
Plant clips made of certified industrial compostable biopolymer
For the sustainable cultivation of greenhouse fruit and vegetables, BASF has developed a certified industrial compostable biopolymer that can be used to manufacture black and white plant clips.
Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions sets the tone in the Egyptian market
With a clear focus on the needs of the Egyptian market, Oerlikon Manmade Fibers Solutions will be presenting itself at the Egy Stitch & Tex Expo 2025 in Cairo from February 20 to 23, 2025.
BASF’s Performance Materials division plants run entirely on renewable electricity
On January 1, 2025, BASF’s Performance Materials division completely switched all its European sites to renewable electricity. “As BASF, we want to enable our customers green transformation, and we believe it starts with us.
Oerlikon Barmag and Evonik - strategic partnership for chemically recycled PET
Oerlikon Barmag and Evonik have announced their cooperation to promote chemical recycling of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste. Both companies are committed to develop technologies for robust and efficient depolymerisation and purification processes.
Bioplastics - prepare for the long road ahead
The number of new bioplastic firms that have appeared on the market in recent years is significant. They are promising to revolutionise the industry with their bio-developed polymer platforms, claiming sustainable, renewable resources - the answer to the World’s plastic problem.
Emirates Biotech showcases sustainable innovations at ArabPlast 2025
Emirates Biotech, a leading innovator in the biopolymers industry, will be participating in ArabPlast 2025, one of the largest international exhibitions for the plastics, petrochemicals, rubber, and plastic packaging industries in the Middle East.
Nexeo Plastics expands offering with new Teknor Apex materials
Nexeo Plastics expands offering with new Teknor Apex materials focusing on electrical & electronics, industrial and mobility end markets for EMEA.
Clariant begins construction of second high performance additives production line
Clariant is expanding its Cangzhou production site for the manufacture of the multifunctional additive Nylostab S-EED.
GreenPlast 2025: shaping a sustainable future for plastics
At the official streaming press conference on 26th November for GreenPlast 2025, the conference titled Shaping a Sustainable Future for Plastics was introduced.
Omya launches specialist global distribution business for performance polymers
Omya, a global producer of essential minerals and worldwide distributor of specialty materials, has launched a new business specializing in polymer distribution.
Safic-Alcan enters the Indian market with Avees Biocos Private Limited
Safic-Alcan, a major distributor of specialty chemicals, announces that it has acquired a majority stake in Avees Biocos Private Limited, a leading personal care chemical distributor in India.
CJ Biomaterials completes trials of new Phact PHA grade
New PHA compound leverages CJ’s unique amorphous PHA formulation and expands their portfolio of product grades suitable for straw manufacturing that began with their industrially compostable grade: PHACT CA1270P.
Evonik unveils innovations for 3D printing at Formnext 2024
Evonik is unveiling its latest innovations in PA12 polymer applications for 3D printing at Formnext 2024, the highlight exposition and convention for the world’s additive manufacturing community.
TU Chemnitz and Engel Strengthen Research on Polymer-Based Bipolar Plates
The University Of Technology Chemnitz and the Austrian injection moulding machine manufacturer Engel are continuing their longstanding partnership in the development of process engineering solutions.
Walkers Chocolates switches to innovative new kerbside recyclable paper wrapper
Walkers Chocolates is switching its popular own brand Turkish Delight and Mint Cream chocolate bars into EvoPak RCM, a 100% recyclable paper wrapper. The bars will begin rolling out to selected Asda and Premier stores this month.
Delta Tecnic drives Masterbatch of metallic fibers for electromagnetic shielding
Delta Tecnic a company specialized in the manufacture of masterbatch for the plastics and cable industry, takes a step forward with the launch of its own line of metallic fiber masterbatches.
Biesterfeld obtains distribution rights for Delrin POM
International distributor Biesterfeld and industry leading premium industrial polymer business Delrin are further expanding their collaboration in the UK, Ireland, the Nordics, the Baltic States and Egypt.
Veolia speeds up the integration in Asia with its worldwide offer PlastiLoop
PlastiLoop, Veolia's worldwide offer for recycled plastics, launched a new plastic recycling facility in Japan early this year. PlastiLoop boasts a network of twelve facilities and an annual production capacity of 250,000 tonnes of recycled polymer in Asia.
Neste, Alterra and Technip Energies collaborate to offer standardized solution
Neste, Alterra and Technip Energies have signed a collaboration agreement to advance the circularity of plastics by providing the industry a standardized technology solution for chemical recycling, also referred to as “advanced recycling”.
PFAS issues to be covered at Cleveland Expos
The implications of future PFAS regulations are to be addressed during the free-to-attend conferences sessions at the AMI Plastics World Expos in Cleveland, OH on November 13-14.
Sabic teams up with iyris and Napco to create high-tech greenhouse roofing solution
Greenhouse roofing solution uses Sabic linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) from advanced recycling of post-consumer plastics from the company’s Trucircle portfolio.
Monitoring extrusion quality inline
The increased use of recyclates and raw materials from different sources makes it much more challenging to keep extrusion processes under control.
Neste and Braskem announce agreement
Neste and Braskem, the largest producer of thermoplastic resins in the Americas, have reached an agreement for the supply of renewable and recycled feedstocks for polymers and chemicals production.
Gamechanger cooling: more productivity and quality in the plastics industry
P1 cooling mixers from Promix Solutions can significantly improve existing extrusion and pelletizing processes but also polymer production processes.
Nordson Corp. appoints new EMEA Sales Director
Nordson Corp.'s Polymer Processing Systems division has announced the appointment of Julian Kätzlmeier as Sales Director EMEA for its BKG product line.
RadiciGroup at Fakuma 2024: speeding up sustainability solutions
Alongside Renycle engineering polyamides made from recycled nylon, the Group launches its sustainable Bionside line based on renewable source materials.
Feddersen Group expands expertise in the circular economy
In August 2024, K.D. Feddersen Holding GmbH granted a convertible loan to the Danish company Trebo ApS, which is to be transformed into shares in the company as part of the next financing phase.