On June 3, NPP POLIPLASTIK announced that it has developed plastic materials for the production of large-scale exterior polymer parts for BELGEE vehicles. Since May 2026, these parts have been manufactured in the Kaluga Region. This deep localization was implemented by Russian companies MGC Group, POLIPLASTIK Group,
On May 26, the President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) stated that the European Chemicals Agency's proposals regarding the planned restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are misguided.
They pose significant risks to industrial value creation, supply chains, and the tran
On May 5, Borouge International announced the global launch of Borcycle GE2331SY, a new high-performance, recycled polypropylene (PP) compound designed for demanding structural automotive components. The glass-fiber reinforced compound combines 40% post-consumer recycled material with 20% glass fibers to deliver the
Valeo Group (Valeo) has joined the Global Impact Coalition (GIC)’s Automotive Plastics Circularity project to expand the coalition’s footprint across the automotive value chain.
The project has already demonstrated the technical feasibility of recovering plastics from end-of-life vehicles. Its next phase focuses on m
On May 6, Envalior announced that it will showcase its advanced materials portfolio for automotive and electronics at Smart Plastics 2026. It will present an advanced EV steering motor insulation developed for a major automotive OEM. It is manufactured with Envalior’s Stanyl PA46 material, providing high heat resista
On April 23, the Prime Minister of Egypt inaugurated Pearl Polyurethane North Africa (Pearl Polyurethane NA) factory. Built with an investment of USD 2 million, it is located in the Sokhna Integrated Industrial Zone. It will produce advanced chemicals, particularly polyurethane chemical formulations, which are used i
On April 20, NPP POLIPLASTIK announced that it has developed a domestic composite material that will be used to manufacture components for vehicle fueling systems. The compound was developed with DIPO, a leading Russian manufacturer of polymer fuel systems. NPP POLIPLASTIK developed two materials under the Technolen
ElringKlinger Kunststofftechnik GmbH, a subsidiary of ElringKlinger AG, opened a new plant at the Sino-German EcoPark in Qingdao, China, quadrupling its production capacity for high-performance plastics.
The new site strengthens the company’s “local for local” approach, serving as a regional hub for its engineered pl
On April 20, Syensqo announced that it will present its latest material breakthroughs with a special focus on e-propulsion and advanced thermal management solutions at Chinaplas 2026. Its newly launched Amodel PPA HFFR-4130 BK324, engineered for next-generation electric powertrain busbar applications, delivers except
On April 15, Syensqo launched CYASORB CYXTRA V9800 and V9100, a new stabilizer series that enables automotive manufacturers and compounders to expand the use of translucent polypropylene (PP) in both interior and exterior applications. The translucent PP offers new creative possibilities. However, their sensitivity t
On April 12, Tissemsilt Province, in a social media post, announced that the Wilaya of Tissemsilt hosted a meeting with ASC Group and GPI Group to discuss a factory project in the municipality of Khemisti, in the Sidi Mansour region. It will specialize in producing plastic parts for the automotive industry. The proje
On April 9, Evonik announced that it will present its high-performance polymers and plastic additives at CHINAPLAS 2026. Evonik also announced that at Evonik’s Shanghai Innovation Park, the newly operational Evonik PEEK Rectangular Magnet Wire Lab will focus on R&D for new energy vehicle motor applications.
It will d
On April 2, Covestro announced that Marquardt is developing a door interior panel that maintains the visual and haptic properties of polyurethane (PU)-coated textile synthetics commonly used in automotive interiors, while enabling a dynamic color-changing responsive display to be invisibly embedded within the surface
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