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October 8, 2026
Clarios expands its portfolio of recycled plastics for the automotive industry with new product line
Clarios, a global leader in low-voltage battery solutions, is expanding its portfolio of high-quality recycled plastics for the automotive industry with the Seculene® product line. The portfolio includes polypropylene (PP) compounds made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) material, which are suitable for applications such as battery housings, bumpers, underbody components, and interior parts. Clarios'...
September 30, 2026
Engineers optimize ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) and silicone thermoplastic vulcanizates to combine high elasticity with efficient thermoplastic processing for industrial applications.
September 24, 2026
Foamed TPE and PP could replace non-recyclable automotive soft-touch structures while reducing weight and increasing recycled content.
September 7, 2026
NexPoint Materials, operating as NexPoint, launches as a standalone engineering thermoplastics company. This follows the finalization 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.
August 4, 2026
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.
July 31, 2026
4D-printed shape-memory PEEK replaces heavy mechanical hinges, enabling lightweight, self-deploying smart structures for next-gen space applications.
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 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.
July 17, 2025
SABIC is introducing a new, flame-retardant LNP™ THERMOTUF™ compound used in nano-molded components of consumer electronics. New LNP THERMOTUF WF0087N compound, a 2025 Edison Award winner, is the first PBT-based material for nano molding to combine FR with good mechanical performance, including high impact. Potential applications for this material include antenna splitters and other...
June 24, 2025
Fiberglass-reinforced Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 OR resin combines safety and visibility to meet e-mobility's high-voltage safety standards.
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