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SKZ and ZBT have launched the SCoPE research project to develop a single-stage welding process for bipolar plates made from highly filled polymer compounds. The project targets a cost-effective manufacturing route for fuel cell components, particularly for SMEs.
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.
The SOUL project is developing 11 bio-based, soil-biodegradable solutions for agriculture, gardening and sports. AIMPLAS is responsible, among other things, for developing a tool to predict the biodegradability of materials under soil conditions.
AIMPLAS is coordinating the European IRION project, which aims to develop circular solutions for the recovery and reuse of iridium and fluorinated ionomers in proton exchange membrane electrolysers for green hydrogen production.
Grupa Azoty has signed a preliminary agreement with Orlen to sell 100% of GA Polyolefins shares for PLN 1.183 billion on a cash-free, debt-free basis. The transaction is closely linked to the composition proceedings of GA Polyolefins.
Emirates Biotech has joined the European Circle consortium, which aims to demonstrate a biorefinery converting food waste into bio-based chemicals, including polylactic acid (PLA). The company is responsible for the lactic acid polymerisation stage.
Alujain Corporation and Beaulieu International Group have signed a memorandum for the creation of a joint venture in Saudi Arabia, focused on local production of synthetic fibres and non-wovens and on developing GEONATPET operations in Yanbu.
Exel Composites will participate in JEC World 2026 in Paris, presenting advanced solutions in continuous composite manufacturing, including pultrusion and pull-winding technologies for high-volume and performance-critical applications.
Davis-Standard consolidates the operations of its Canadian specialty companies Deacro Industries, Brampton Engineering and Gamma Machinery, which as of January 1, 2026 will operate as a single entity under the name Davis-Standard Canada Inc.
The Biovalsa project, coordinated by AIMPLAS and co-funded by IVACE+i and ERDF, develops processes for producing bioplastics from agricultural waste such as rice straw and citrus pruning residues.
In the EWS.MWCNT project, the SKZ center and its partners are developing geothermal probes made of PE100-RC pipes modified with multi-walled carbon nanotubes to increase thermal conductivity, improve ground source system efficiency and enhance market acceptance.
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.
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Borealis is a partner in the EU-funded Electro project, which aims to develop electrified thermochemical processes to convert hard-to-recycle plastic waste into high-quality olefins.
Grupa Azoty Polyolefins has decided to initiate arrangement approval proceedings with its creditors in order to continue the company’s operations and create conditions for further implementation of the Polimery Police project.
Mammoet has introduced Industrial Solutions, a business offering that consolidates engineering, installation, lifting and transport for large industrial projects across Europe, managed by its German organization. The unit targets sectors including semiconductors, data centers, green chemistry, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, paper and packaging.
A 25-partner consortium led by the University of Torino has launched Oliwa to repurpose olive by-products into co-products for animal feeds, functional ingredients, packaging and biogas. Aimplas will assess extrusion processability and validate rigid packaging and lidding film prototypes based on olive waste.
On May 15, 2025, the Zhejiang Plastics Machinery Industry Association held the third seminar on the group standard "Energy Consumption Testing Method for Multi-Component Plastic Injection Molding Machines" at the Ningbo Shipu Grand Hotel.
Women in Plastics Italy, the association founded in October 2024 with the goal of promoting female talent and fostering an inclusive and sustainable culture within the plastics industry, is proud to be present at Greenplast 2025, from May 27-30 at Rho Fiera Milano, Hall B, Stand B75.
The new Horizon Europe-funded GRECO project provides innovative biobased, biodegradable and recyclable food packaging based on novel PLA copolymers, functional coatings, additives and green catalysts.
The new EU funded ReBioCycle project provides a portfolio of bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies within three complementary waste-processor-centric hubs.