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Engineering Plastics
With BASF Ultramid® B3K, BOOXit Transport Boxes meet the demanding requirements of reusable packaging logistics
With Ultramid® B3K BK00464 from BASF, the BOOXit transport box relies on a high-performance polyamide 6 designed for demanding logistics applications. The easy-flow material combines high strength, durability and efficient injection molding processing, characteristics that are particularly valuable for reusable transport boxes for use in parcel, healthcare, and industrial logistics. In the BOOXit box, the...
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NUREL at FAKUMA 2026: engineering polymers and advanced materials
NUREL has successfully concluded its participation in FAKUMA 2026, held in Friedrichshafen, Germany, from 12 to 16 October. The 30th edition of the international trade fair gave our team the opportunity to reconnect with customers, make new contacts and analyse material requirements for demanding applications in the automotive, electrical, electronics and industrial sectors.
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​​Covestro NV intends to reorganize polycarbonate production at Antwerp site ​​
Covestro NV announced its intention to reorganize polycarbonate production at its Antwerp site to strengthen the site’s long-term competitiveness. The company intends to consolidate polycarbonate production from four lines to one and discontinue local production of the polycarbonate precursor Bisphenol-A (BPA).
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Double recognition for BASF’s PA6 recycling pilot technologies: MATERIALICA Award 2026 winner and runner-up at the Fakuma Innovation Award 2026
BASF has received two awards for pilot projects exploring innovative approaches to closing the loop on engineering plastics. The two recycling projects for polyamide 6 (PA6) presented at K 2025 – depolymerization and solvent-based recycling – received both the MATERIALICA Award 2026 (winner in the category “CO2 Efficiency”) and the Fakuma Innovation Award 2026 (2nd...
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BASF expands the Ultradur® portfolio with new grades based on post-consumer recycled PET
BASF is expanding its portfolio of engineering plastics with new Ultradur® grades designed to help automotive manufacturers and suppliers increase the recycled content of their products while meeting demanding technical requirements.
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Thermoplastic vulcanizates expand rubber processing options
Engineers optimize ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) and silicone thermoplastic vulcanizates to combine high elasticity with efficient thermoplastic processing for industrial applications.
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Chemical Safety in Plastics 2026 Tackles PFAS Reformulation
PFAS restrictions are forcing plastics suppliers to reformulate high-performance materials without sacrificing heat, friction, or durability.
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Product lines: ELIX ABS
The ELIX ABS range offers advanced technical solutions for sectors such as automotive, healthcare, household appliances, and consumer electronics. Thanks to its mechanical properties, excellent performance in plating and painting processes, and wide variety of finishes, our ABS grades enable the development of durable, functional, and aesthetically flawless products.
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SABIC unveils its ULTEM DU762 resin
SABIC introduces its ULTEM DU762 resin. The design, manufacturing and system cost advantages compared to metal make it ideal for smartphone middle frame applications. The new resin is compatible with non-conductive physical vapour deposition (PVD) sputtering processes, providing a high-gloss, metallic surface to enhance the appearance of smartphones. This polyetherimide (PEI) material boasts chemical resistance...
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NexPoint Materials launches as a standalone engineering thermoplastics company
NexPoint Materials, operating as NexPoint, launches as a standalone engineering thermoplastics company. This follows the finalisation of its acquisition of SABIC’s Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP) business by Mutares SE & Co. KGaA. The new company employs around 2,800 people and operates an integrated manufacturing, technical, and commercial network across Europe and the Americas.
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