Hexpol acquires Italy’s Vipa Group
Hexpol will acquire 100% of Italy’s Vipa Group, a producer of thermoplastic compounds for the wire and cable segment. The transaction is intended to strengthen the group’s Thermoplastic Compounding offering.
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NexPoint launches as engineering thermoplastics firm
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.
Superpan targets recyclable ultralight transport panels
The Superpan research project brings together Birka Composites, AIMPLAS and IDEKO to develop ultralight, multidirectionally reinforced panels for transport structures, with a focus on recyclability, automation and lower energy consumption.
Sirmax, 20 years of manufacturing operations in Poland
Sirmax is celebrating 20 years of manufacturing operations in Poland. The Kutno site, launched as the group’s first foreign facility, has developed into a European industrial hub with a production capacity of about 85,000 tonnes per year.
Norda and Envalior develop a trail running shoe
Norda and Envalior have introduced the norda 055 with an Arnitel midsole. The shoe was developed for ultra long-distance races and demanding technical terrain.
Infant care manufacturer Comotomo uses Avient color-matched Ultrason
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.
Envalior to present EV battery materials at Battery Show
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.
Kraiburg TPE announces participation in Plast 2026
Kraiburg TPE confirms its presence at Plast 2026 in Milan. The company intends to use the event to present the full scope of its product and service portfolio, with particular emphasis on sustainability and recycling.
SABIC launches laser-weldable Noryl V0 resins
SABIC has introduced Noryl V0150TW and V0150IR2 resins, described as the first laser-weldable thermoplastics for photovoltaic applications. The materials combine flame retardancy, weatherability and properties important for housings of PV components.
SABIC introduces Ultem oligomer for aerospace composites
SABIC has introduced the Ultem SU3102P reactive oligomer, a toughening agent for thermoset composites used in aerospace structures. The material is intended to enable high loadings while maintaining low formulation viscosity and process compatibility.
Wittmann at FIP 2026 to present three injection molding series
At FIP 2026 in Lyon, the Wittmann Group will present live three series of all-electric injection molding machines, including the EcoPrimus, premiering on the French market. The booth will also feature complete automated production cells as well as selected robots and auxiliary equipment.
Kraiburg TPE to debut at Interplas 2026 in Birmingham
Kraiburg TPE will appear at Interplas 2026 under its own brand for the first time. The company highlights its long-term commitment to the UK market and the expansion of KRAIBURG TPE UK Ltd.
Plas Mec to present mixing systems at Plast 2026
Plas Mec announces it will present solutions for mixing powders and PVC dry blends at Plast 2026 in Milan. The company highlights, among others, the Combimix-Hc system and the Trr mixer with interchangeable containers.
Mocom to showcase compounds at Chinaplas 2026
At Chinaplas 2026 in Shanghai, Mocom will present a portfolio of advanced thermoplastic compounds for automotive, electronics, and sports and leisure applications. The company will showcase, among other things, lighting materials, recycled-content solutions, and lightweight flame-retardant compounds.
New thermoplastic composites from Xenia Materials with increased modulus
Xenia Materials introduces the HM Upgrade technology based on high modulus carbon fibres, which increases the stiffness and strength of thermoplastic composites without changing their density, addressing demanding structural applications.
Polytives polymer additive improves PMMA processing
Polytives has developed the bFI A 3745 process additive based on hyperbranched PMMA, which significantly improves flowability and processing efficiency of Plexiglas-type PMMA compounds while maintaining their optical properties and long-term stability.
Ducona expands sauce production with Sidel blow-moulding
Ducona Holland BV has installed a Sidel SBO 8 EvoBlow blow-moulding machine with preferential heating technology for the production of flat PET containers for sauces, increasing efficiency and reducing material consumption.
Hexpol streamlines its thermoplastics operations
The Hexpol group is consolidating its thermoplastics and TPE companies into a single business area, Hexpol Thermoplastics. The aim is to facilitate access to material expertise and accelerate R&D, regulatory and sustainability projects.
Polyplastics expands Laperos LCP portfolio for electronics
Polyplastics has introduced new Laperos LCP LH and TF series, developed for miniaturization, high flowability and increasing design requirements in electronic components.
New SABIC PC copolymer without PFAS for medical devices
SABIC has introduced LNP ELCRES NPCRX9612U, the first fluorine-free, PFAS-free polycarbonate copolymer with UL746G certification, offering chemical resistance and UL94 V0 flame retardance at 1.5 mm for thin-wall medical applications.
Envalior wins two SPE Automotive Awards for lightweighting
Envalior received the Grand Innovation Award and 1st Place in Enabler Technology at the SPE Automotive Awards, recognizing a recyclable convertible roof cap and a hybrid composite EV battery cover developed with partners.
Uniwell selects Syensqo AvaSpire PAEK for corrugated flex hoses
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.
M.Tec Engineering brings simulation-led 3D printing to Formnext 2025
M.Tec Engineering GmbH will present a simulation method for additive manufacturing of thermoplastic components at Formnext 2025. The approach virtually validates warpage, dimensional accuracy and layer bonding to support predictable, industrial 3D printing.
SABIC debuts non-fluorinated Siltem resin blends for cables
SABIC has introduced three non-fluorinated Siltem resin blend families as potential alternatives to ETFE, FEP and PVDF in wire and cable, targeting PFAS-related restrictions while improving processing and resistance properties.
Xenia introduces ST Upgrade for impact-toughened composites
Xenia has unveiled ST Upgrade, a technology that increases the impact resistance of its fibre-reinforced thermoplastic materials by an average of 60 percent and raises elongation at break by 40 percent. The option is available across selected Xecarb, Xeglass, Xebrid and Xegreen formulations.
Forecast of PP price increase in Poland at the end of August 2025
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.
SABIC unveils Megamolding platform for large thermoplastic part 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.
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.
Colour, function, progress - masterbatches for tomorrow's challenges
Whether colour, function or sustainability - AF-Color will be presenting innovative solutions for technically demanding plastics at K 2025.
PUre synergy effects - reaction technology with injection molding and extrusion
More knowledge creates more interesting solutions: With ColorForm and purity glycoLine PU, KraussMaffei is presenting two applications at K 2025 in Düsseldorf in which polyurethane processing from the Reaction Process Machinery division (RPM) cooperates with injection molding technology and extrusion respectively.
Innovative high-performance fillers for demanding plastics
A clever combination of polymer and functional fillers often offers a technically and economically viable solution in a wide range of modern applications.
BASF to showcase the sustainable future of plastics at K 2025
As the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber returns to Düsseldorf this October 8th to 15th, BASF is again on board - just as it has been since the very first K-Fair in 1952.
Advanced technology solutions for demanding hygiene and medical applications
Kuraray offers a wide range of solutions for the medical and hygiene industries: from medical films and adhesives to fine chemicals for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and nonwovens that do not require chemical additives and are suitable for the production of sterile bandages, bandages, masks and surgical caps.
SABIC featured specialty thermoplastics at PCIM Europe 2025
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, showcased its high-heat specialty thermoplastics at PCIM Europe 2025, in Hall 7, Booth 140. These materials are well suited for demanding electrical applications, including components used in electric vehicles (EVs).
Xenia set to unveil new ceramic thermoplastic composites at EPHJ 2025
Xenia Materials, global player in engineering and manufacturing reinforced thermoplastic composites, announces the launch of Xeramic, an innovative range of ceramic thermoplastic compounds developed to deliver high performance combined with refined aesthetic appeal.
Avient to present a broad array of sustainable materials solutions at Chinaplas 2025
Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, will showcase its portfolio of advanced and sustainable products and services and host three technical seminars at Chinaplas 2025.