On August 14, LANXESS announced that it is further optimizing its global production network due to global demand weakness. The Group has already brought forward the closure of its hexane oxidation facility at the Krefeld-Uerdingen site to the end of the second quarter of 2025.
LANXESS also plans to streamline its glo
On August 12, SABIC introduced LNP THERMOCOMP WFC061I compound featuring non-brominated/non-chlorinated flame retardance (FR) that can help enhance the safety and functionality of critical components, such as electric vehicle control units (EVCUs). It is well suited for the housing of these applications, providing ex
On August 8, it was reported that Nanjing Julong Science & Technology Co., a Chinese specialist in modified engineering plastics, inaugurated its first plant outside China in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico.
The plant, located in the VYNMSA Industrial Park Sector II, is a 4,540 square-meter facility strategically positioned nea
On July 28, BASF announced Ultramid T6000, a high-temperature polyamide. Ultramid T6000 (PA66/6T) bridges the gap between polyamide 66 and polyphthalamide (PPA). It allows for easy processing at low mold temperatures like standard PA66. Due to its good colorability, compounds with different white shades can be manufa
On July 16, Covestro unveiled its next-generation flame-retardant encapsulation polyurethane foam technology. Covestro’s newly launched Baysafe BEF flame-retardant encapsulation foam series is designed to minimize thermal propagation between battery cells. The lightweight foam delivers superior flame-retardant perfor
On July 24, Stellantis MEA announced that Fiat signed a second subcontracting deal with Italian company SIGIT to help expand production in Africa, during the Algeria-Italy Intergovernmental Summit.
Under the agreement, SIGIT will produce plastic parts in Algeria for FIAT’s Tafraoui plant, in partnership with Algeria’
On June 24, Syensqo announces the launch of its latest innovation, Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 Orange (OR). This high-performance flame retardant polypthalamide (PPA), distinguished by its stable and vibrant orange color, aligns with the industry's growing emphasis on safety and visibility for critical electric vehicle com
South Korea’s Ilshin Plastic Co., Ltd. announced that it will build a new factory in the Daegu Metropolitan City, investing Korean won (KRW) 30.9 billion (JPY 3.4 billion). The company has its headquarters and a plant in the Daegu Metropolitan City and manufactures plastic automotive interior and exterior parts. With
On June 17, the European Council adopted its stance on new end-of-life vehicle (ELV) rules aimed at improving vehicle reuse, recycling, and recovery. The regulation sets a mandatory target for recycled plastics and may add future targets for recycled steel, aluminium, and critical raw materials.
The updated rules exp
On June 12, Envalior announced that it will make its debut at K 2025, The World’s No.1 trade fair for plastics and rubber, at Messe Düsseldorf from October 8 to 15. It will present High-pressure Type IV hydrogen storage vessels made entirely from thermoplastics with blow-molded, injection-molded, or even rotomolded D
On June 12, BASF announced the startup of its new hexamethylenediamine (HMD) plant in Chalampe, France, construction of which began in 2022. The plant increases BASF’s annual HMD production capacity to 260,000 metric tons. The plant is an essential component of BASF’s strategic path forward in its polyamide (PA) 6.6
On June 11, it was reported that Advanced Composites México, a subsidiary of Japan’s Mitsui Chemicals, will invest MXN 250 million to expand its production plant in Aguascalientes and establish a new national distribution center.
The move is part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its logistics and manufacturing
On June 6, multiple sources reported that the Director-General of the Nigerian Automotive Design and Development Council announced plans to start producing plastic automotive parts locally, leveraging the country’s access to affordable petroleum by-products. He also revealed that 12 universities, two from each of Nig
On June 2, Envalior announced that it would showcase electrolyte additives and plastic solutions that significantly improve the safety, performance, and lifespan of electric vehicle (EV) batteries and associated electronics at Battery Show Europe.
It will present the succinonitrile Stanyl SN-PURE, a high-performance
On June 2, BASF announced that it is now complementing its polyphthalamide (PPA) portfolio with Ultramid Advanced N3U42G6, a polyamide 9T with non-halogenated flame-retardant, which minimizes electro-corrosion of metal contacts in electric and electronics (E&E) parts for e-mobility.
The PPA increases the safety and
On May 7, Scania Brazil announced that it now makes the front grilles known as "T-bone" using recycled PET plastic. It is produced at its São Bernardo do Campo factory.
Scania’s Brazilian procurement team worked with local suppliers who collect and recycle used PET bottles. These are cleaned, processed, and combined
On May 26, Borealis announced an investment of EUR 100 million in a new High Melt Strength polypropylene (HMS PP) line at its Burghausen, Germany, facility. The start-up is planned for the second half of 2026. The new line will triple Borealis’ supply capability for fully recyclable HMS PP.
It will increase productio
On May 19, the Ministry of Industry, Algeria announced a partnership agreement between the Italian company Siget, specializing in plastic and rubber components for the automotive sector, and the Sibplast Foundation, part of the general group ENPC and a subsidiary of ACS.
The agreement paves the way for the creation o
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