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June 15, 2026
New figures confirm the rapid and continuing decline in the competitiveness of European plastics manufacturing. Despite a modest stabilization in production volumes in 2024 after a record contraction in 2023, Europe's global market share has continued to erode, collapsing from 22% in 2006 to just 12% in 2024.
June 12, 2026
It's been an exciting few days filled with meetings, discussions, and new connections with professionals from around the world.
June 10, 2026
A few snapshots from the exhibition floor, where ideas, experiences, and opportunities come together through meaningful conversations and new business relationships.
June 8, 2026
The wait is almost over. See you tomorrow at Hall 09 – Stand B122 to discuss new opportunities in recycling, compounding, and technical polymers.
June 4, 2026
From June 9–12, our team will be at Fiera Milano Rho to discuss recycling, compounding and trading opportunities in engineering plastics and elastomers.
May 19, 2026
Lubrizol has announced that IMCD will be exhibiting Lubrizol's industrial thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) solutions at Plastpol trade show from May 19-22 in Poland. IMCD distributes Lubrizol's TPU across Europe through its regional network to bring together innovative materials with hands-on expertise, helping manufacturers navigate the challenges of rapidly changing markets.
May 18, 2026
Covestro, one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-performance polymer materials, and EMPTECH, a leading secure ID document system integrator and supplier of personalization equipment, today announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop high-security ID document solutions, combining advanced personalization equipment with specialized material technologies.
May 15, 2026
SABIC has launched NORYL V0150TW and V0150IR2 resins, described as the first laser-weldable thermoplastics developed for photovoltaic applications. The materials target solar electronics including microinverters, junction boxes and solar tracker systems, combining flame retardancy, weather resistance and laser-welding capability to support higher-volume production and long-term outdoor operation.
May 14, 2026
The new product portfolio primarily targets core sectors including footwear materials, sports and leisure, as well as wires and cables. First launched in Shanghai, the new lineup underpins BASF's regional strategy of “local production for local markets” in Asia-Pacific. It enables a 10–30% reduction in product carbon footprint (PCF) while maintaining identical mechanical properties to...
May 7, 2026
Chemetall, the surface treatment global business unit of BASF Coatings, has opened its first application laboratory in Vietnam's southern province of Tây Ninh near Ho Chi Minh City. This marks a strategic expansion in one of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing industrial hubs.
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