Materials

At K 2025 in Düsseldorf Covestro will showcase innovative material solutions to address some of the greatest challenges of our time. The company will highlight under the guiding idea "The Material Effect" how transformative, sustainable solutions are made possible through materials. The more than...

The attainment of ISO 14001:2015 certification for environmental management in advanced additive manufacturing marks an important milestone for CRP Technology in its journey towards integrating sustainable practices into its advanced manufacturing processes, aimed at optimising...

Basf's engineering plastics Ultradur, Ultramid, Ultraform, and Ultrason will be distributed in Italy by Albis, a German company based in Hamburg. This move strengthens its long-standing partnership with the German multinational, whose major brands Albis already distributes in the...

Sandro Mentasti, through the Ariete – a leading brand in ski, motorsport, and cycling goggles – and Coim have jointly developed the Ariete 8K mask. Resulting from months of shared research between the development teams of Ariete and Coim, as well as a sustainability journey aimed at drastically reducing CO2 emissions...

At the recent pre-K conference organised by EMG on 4 and 5 June in Rotterdam, MOL Group – the Hungary-based multinational – provided an in-depth overview of its integrated industrial model and development strategy within the chemical sector, with a strong emphasis on sustainability for the future...

At the pre-K 2025 conference organised by EMG on 4-5 June in Rotterdam, OQ – an integrated energy and polymer company headquartered in Oman – presented its strategic advancements in the downstream sector, reaffirming the key role that design, engineering, and innovation play in improving quality of life...

At the pre-K 2025 conferences organised by EMG on 4-5 June at the Millennium Tower in Rotterdam, Palsgaard presented its latest bio-based solutions for the packaging industry to the international press on 4 June. With a vision that brings together nature, innovation and safety, the Danish multinational is...

During the pre-K 2025 conference, organized by EMG on 4 and 5 June in Rotterdam, Francesco Triulzi, Head of Application Development Labs at Syensqo, outlined the group’s strategy to combine technological innovation, sustainability, and artificial intelligence in the...

At the recent pre-K conference organised by EMG in Rotterdam, Ineos – three years on from the symbolic launch of its “Footprint Town” initiative – presented an update on its journey towards a more sustainable and circular chemicals industry. The event, introduced by...

A content-rich and forward-looking preview was offered by Sabic during the pre-K 2025 conference organised by EMG in Rotterdam on 4-5 June. The Saudi multinational provided an early look at the key innovations and sustainable solutions it will officially unveil at...

Borealis continues to invest in growth through sustainable solutions that are transforming the polymer industry. Its facility in Burghausen, Germany, is significantly expanding production capacity for an innovative polymer foam solution called Daploy High Melt Strength polypropylene (HMS PP). This investment...

In front of 800 guests, Team Sonnenwagen unveiled their new solar race car in Aachen. The goal is the victory in the world's toughest solar race – the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge from 24 to 31 August in Australia. 3,000 kilometers across the Outback – powered solely by the sun...

Among the outstanding innovations presented by the Spanish manufacturer of compostable additives and bioplastics ADBioplastics at GreenPlast 2025, BioLoop Band is a new type of filament used as a twist band closure (a flexible wire, usually made of steel or aluminium, coated with a plastic...

Messe Düsseldorf is committed to reducing waste at large-scale events. At K 2025 it will introduce reusable cups for the first time, with the goal of establishing a sustainable solution that can be scaled for future events. Borealis is supporting this initiative by providing...

As a major contributor to carbon emissions, the automotive sector is actively incorporating sustainable solutions into manufacturing to achieve its sustainability goals. Even small components like mud flaps and splash guards – designed to protect vehicles from debris, mud, and water while...

Syensqo announced a capital investment to expand Ryton PPS compounding capability at the Augusta manufacturing site in Georgia, USA. The Augusta facility, already known for its large-scale Amodel PPA and KetaSpire PEEK compounding and its local aromatic resin production, including PPA and PEEK...

Petrochemicals and polyolefins producer Borouge has announced a series of strategic expansion projects that will increase its capacity by more than 200,000 tonnes per year and generate an Ebitda between 165 and 200 million dollars. The company has awarded two major contracts...

Rönesans Holding, one of Europe’s leading contracting and investment groups, has initiated one of the largest private sector investments in Turkey to date: the construction of a new polypropylene production plant and liquid bulk terminal in Ceyhan. With a total investment of 2 billion dollars, these...

Syensqo and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) have signed a strategic partnership framework agreement to foster collaboration in advanced materials and specialty chemicals. The partnership is set to explore business development opportunities and application development in...

Ascend Performance Materials, a leading producer of high-performance and durable engineered materials, announced that it has initiated Chapter 11 cases in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The Chapter 11 process will enable Ascend to deleverage its balance sheet and continue providing best-in-class materials to nearly...