Polyurethane Innovation Award 2026 finalists named
Four projects focused on bio-based materials, renewable carbon and polyurethane foam recycling have reached the final of the Polyurethane Innovation Award at the 2026 Plastics Industry Awards.
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Covestro and Albis mark 60 years of partnership
Covestro and Albis are marking six decades of distribution cooperation at Fakuma 2026. The partners plan to pursue growth in e-mobility, healthcare, sustainable packaging and applications based on recycled or renewable feedstocks.
Engel presents six injection moulding topics at Fakuma
At Fakuma 2026, Engel will present six Expert Corners covering plasticising, temperature control, machine controls, automation, specialist processes and in-mould coating. Running production cells will demonstrate the technologies in operation.
Lanxess launches Purventis for PU/PIR insulation
Lanxess has introduced Purventis, a flame-retardant platform for insulation materials. Its first product, Purventis Core, is a reactive halogen-free phosphorus flame retardant for rigid PU and PIR foams.
Barmag to present PU metering pumps at PU China 2026
Barmag will present gear metering pumps for polyurethane systems at PU China 2026. The GM and GA series are designed for precise, low-pulsation delivery of reactive, high-viscosity and shear-sensitive media.
KraussMaffei sets new standards in ColorForm technology
KraussMaffei has introduced two ColorForm developments for in-mold coating of thermoplastic parts: a multi-color mixing head for automated color changes and a 0.1 mm polyurethane thin-layer process developed with Siegfried Hofmann GmbH.
BASF: engineering plastics need mixed recycling routes
BASF researchers argue that circularity for engineering plastics requires scalable sorting and a combination of recycling technologies. The approach depends on the polymer type and the composition of the waste stream.
Lanxess launches Disflamoll Advance platform
Lanxess has introduced Disflamoll Advance, a platform for plasticizing flame retardants with triphenyl phosphate content below 0.1%. The first product, Disflamoll Advance OT, is intended for polar polymer systems including flexible PVC and TPU.
Fire safety and flame retardants in focus at SKZ
SKZ will host the international conference “Trends in Fire Safety and Innovative Flame Retardants for Plastics” on 30 September and 1 October 2026 in Würzburg, Germany. The programme will address regulations, testing methods and sustainable flame retardant systems.
Hennecke to showcase PUR foam lines at Feiplar + Feipur
Hennecke PUR Solutions will present continuous PUR slabstock foam production lines at Feiplar + Feipur in São Paulo. The company will showcase the Jflex Evo and Smartflex Evo systems, as well as the 360°Retrofit modernization program for existing installations.
Albis and Covestro expand partnership in Brazil
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.
Sun Chemical receives RecyClass certification for PU inks
Sun Chemical has obtained RecyClass certification for its solvent-based SunUno SoliCycle inks for flexible packaging. Combined with certified SunLam laminating adhesives, the solution is intended to support the design of packaging structures compatible with recycling.
PCC plans to integrate PCC MCAA into the PCC Rokita Group
PCC Rokita has signed a letter of intent with PCC SE regarding the planned contribution in kind of PCC MCAA and MCAA SE. The estimated value of the entities is approximately PLN 289 million, and the transaction is intended to be non-cash.
ENGEL simplifies clearmelt systems and reduces costs
ENGEL has developed a new machine concept for clearmelt systems based on the duo combi M two-platen injection moulding machine. The solution is intended to reduce investment costs, shrink the footprint, and simplify installation, operation and colour changes in PUR applications.
KraussMaffei Extrusion showcases the full spectrum of recycling at PRSE
At PRSE in Amsterdam, KraussMaffei Extrusion will present a portfolio of solutions for mechanical and chemical plastics recycling based on ZE BluePower co-rotating twin-screw extruders. The offering also includes solvent-based processes and PUR recycling.
Hennecke will showcase PUR overmoulding technology at Chinaplas 2026
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Hennecke PUR Solutions will present its enhanced PUR overmolding technology with modules integrated directly into injection molding machines and Highline MK2 TI series solutions for technical insulation, tailored to regional market requirements.
ENGEL launches clearmelt competence center for PUR flooding
ENGEL has established a clearmelt competence center to support customers worldwide in implementing polyurethane flooding processes for high-quality plastic surfaces, offering integrated project management from concept to series production.
Polyurethane and silicone sealing for lighting by Rampf
Rampf Group presents two‑component polyurethane and silicone sealing materials alongside automated mixing and dispensing systems for lighting applications, citing IP67 sealing performance and cycle‑time reductions of up to 50 percent with FlexSpeed.
Hennecke Group to present PU systems at Putech Eurasia 2025
Hennecke Group will showcase metering technology and system solutions for polyurethane processing at Putech Eurasia, held on 26–28 November 2025 in the Istanbul Expo Center, Hall 6, Booth B-230.
Unique Performance and long-term reliability thanks to plasma technology
At K 2025, Plasmatreat will demonstrate atmospheric pressure plasma solutions for improving adhesion, coating and printing on standard and recycled plastics, including PUR in-mold coating for PP, printing on recycled substrates and inline treatment of EPDM profiles.
Hennecke introduces Smartflex evo for comfort foams
Hennecke has added the Smartflex evo continuous slabstock line to its polyurethane block foam portfolio, positioned between the Jflex evo and Multiflex systems. The line targets cost-efficient industrial production of comfort foams for mattresses and upholstered furniture.
Lanxess at K 2025: focus on additives, colorants and pigments
Lanxess will showcase polymer additives, colorants and heat-stable inorganic pigments at K 2025 in Duesseldorf, highlighting new flame retardants, hydrolysis stabilizers, plasticizers and color solutions for engineering plastics.
Megatrend for Automotive - ENGEL at K 2025
At K 2025 ENGEL will present a virtual twin of the duo 5500 combi M, a 55,000 kN two-platen injection moulding machine. The exhibit highlights PUR-based in-mould coating via clearmelt for large automotive components and the substitution of painted metal panels with plastics.
KraussMaffei to debut FrontIQ Light with ColorForm at K 2025
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.
Masterflex introduces Master-PUR DualFlow food hose
Masterflex SE has launched the Master-PUR DualFlow 1.6 Food A, a spiral polyurethane hose with a seamless thermoplastic inner lining designed to improve hygiene and flow. The product meets EU 10/2011 and FDA 21 CFR 177.2600 and 177.1680 for use in food, pharmaceutical and biotech processes.
KraussMaffei advances continuous PU chemical recycling
KraussMaffei and partners BASF, Rampf and Remondis are industrializing a continuous chemical recycling process for PU insulation foams with up to 30% contamination, producing recycled polyols for rigid foams. The company will also showcase a digitally prepared RimStar metering machine at K 2025.
Hennecke and Yizumi join forces for advanced PUR overmolding technologies
Hennecke Group and Yizumi have entered into a strategic partnership to develop innovative polyurethane (PUR) overmolding solutions, aiming to set new standards in injection molding applications for global industries.
ENGEL presents the world's first rear-end-lights featuring clearmelt without hard coating
A new generation of decorative and functionalised rear-end-lights is about to enter series production. At K 2025, ENGEL will present the complete manufacturing process for the first time.
The specialists for insulation and white goods
Italy and ice cream - they belong together. So it's no wonder that 30 KraussMaffei employees in Abbiategrasso, Italy, are working on equipment for freezers, white goods and insulation technology. The basic technology is polyurethane foaming - but KraussMaffei Italiana offers much more.
Cellasto invests €60 million to establish a second plant in China
Cellasto, the world leader in Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) components, is investing roughly €60 million to establish a second plant in Shanghai, China. This production expansion aims to capitalize on China’s booming electric vehicle market.
BASF receives Operation Clean Sweep certification at all its European production sites
All BASF's European production sites for engineering plastics, polystyrene, expandable polystyrene, polyurethane, thermoplastics polyurethanes, polyamides and specialty polymers are now certified by independent third parties according to the Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) standard.
Biesterfeld takes over distribution of Elastollan TPU in the Nordics
International distributor Biesterfeld is to receive additional distribution mandates for BASF's Elastollan Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers.
ENGEL and CANNON: strategic partnership for the advancement of PUR flooding
ENGEL, a globally leading manufacturer of injection moulding machines, and CANNON, a world leader in the mixing and metering technology for reactive processes such as polyurethane or RTM, have entered a strategic partnership.
BASF in Lemförde expands sustainable product portfolio
BASF completes the certification program International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus at its production site in Lemförde, Germany to produce biomass-balanced thermoplastic polyurethanes.
BASF at Simac 2024
BASF presents new concepts and recycling methods for polyurethanes at Simac Tanning Tech. The international trade fair for machinery and technology for the footwear and leather industry takes place from 17-19 September in Milan, Italy.
Engel presents the world's largest technical center injection molding machine
Engel Austria GmbH has expanded its technical center in St. Valentin, Austria, with one of the largest injection molding machines from its standard portfolio: the duo 5500 combi M.