Materials

Evonik announced the successful trial production of the second polyamides reactor at its Shanghai site. The achievement paves the way to doubling Evonik’s long-chain polyamides production capacity in Asia, and strengthening the company’s market-leading role in high-performance polyamides...

To reduce the carbon footprint of its AFDDs (Arc Fault Detection Devices), Hager Group has selected Latieco materials from Lati. At the heart of every AFDD lies a sophisticated electronic arc detection system that continuously monitors the electrical signal on the main line, identifying the unique...

A new important recognition for RadiciGroup from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). An innovative battery module for electric cars, made of Renycle mechanically recycled polyamide, won an award in the “Enabler Technology” category during the 23rd SPE Automotive Award Night, held in...

The leader in the manufacture of engineering polymers, RadiciGroup at K 2025, not only proposes innovative products and application solutions, but is also taking the opportunity to dialogue with the global market on key issues such as performance, safety and sustainability...

Laborplast has launched a new line for the production of plasticised PVC, which will include grades certified Plastica Seconda Vita and ISCC Plus, aimed in particular at sectors such as construction, automotive, furniture and packaging. To lead this new activity, the company has appointed...

Avantium has successfully completed a capital increase of 84.8 million euros, exceeding initial expectations and confirming investors’ confidence in the group’s strategy. The operation is part of the recently announced financing package and provides the company with a...

Syensqo launched a new medical-grade Amodel polyphthalamide (PPA). The glass-filled polymer is engineered for advanced single-use medical devices, delivering exceptional heat resistance, robust electrical properties, and key biocompatibility requirements for limited...

Partners for more than 20 years, TotalEnergies and CooperVision have taken their relationship to the next level by enabling the use of ISCC Plus-certified Polypropylene, in blister packs for certain CooperVision contact lenses. TotalEnergies contributes to the CooperVision’s...

The European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association (TEPPFA) released comprehensive Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) datasets for two principal types of recycled PVC (r-PVC) materials – micronized powder and flakes – commonly used in the manufacture of PVC pipes. These datasets...

A global leader in the methacrylate sector, Röhm supplies customers across fast-growing markets such as automotive, construction and healthcare. It serves the global market with its Meracryl methacrylates and PMMA-based compounds marketed under the Plexiglas and Acrylite brands. With production sites in...

Wacker Chemie will take centre stage at K 2025 in Düsseldorf with a comprehensive portfolio of innovative solutions: electroactive materials, intelligent coatings, next-generation sensors, and high-performance silicone products designed to meet the needs of the energy transition, e-mobility, and...

Basf’s participation in K 2025 will centre around the message “Our Plastics Journey” – a strategic and technological journey that tackles today’s complexity while aiming squarely at a fully circular plastics economy through innovations in materials, processes, and digital models...

Evonik decided to localize the final production step of its Polyvest ST-E 60 in Shanghai, China. This decision highlights the company’s commitment to enhancing supply security and customer proximity in Asia. Increasing the production capacity of silane-functionalized polybutadienes represents a...

AnQore has partnered with Borealis to support the shift to a circular and renewable value chain for acrylonitrile (ACN). The collaboration centres on the supply of Borealis’ Borvida B-propylene, a sustainable feedstock made from ISCC PLUS-certified non-food waste biomass. Chemically identical to...

Syensqo launched its latest innovation Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 Orange (OR). This high-performance flame retardant polypthalamide (PPA), distinguished by its stable and vibrant orange colour, aligns with the industry's growing emphasis on safety and visibility for critical electric vehicle components, such as connectors and busbars...

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...