On October 6, Envalior announced that it is showcasing next-generation solutions, from high-voltage connectors and lightweight battery housings to thermal runaway prevention, at The Battery Show North America. It announced the debut of Pocan BFN4232ZHR S1, a next-generation PBT grade. It helps prevent silver migratio
LISI Automotive Hungary, a subsidiary of LISI Group (LISI Automotive), announced that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Polysemble Hungary Kft., located in Győr, on September 30, 2025.
Polysemble Hungary is an affiliate of American Industrial Acquisition Corporation (AIAC). It is a leading supplier to
On September 18, Syensqo announced that Horse Powertrain is leveraging its Amodel PPA to deliver a breakthrough in e-motor efficiency. Horse Powertrain’s adoption of this thermoplastic enabled a novel stator cooling design, resulting in a 47% weight reduction and 36% cost savings.
The metal-to-plastic conversion also
On September 16, VDL Parree announced that it will be relocating from its current facility on Spoorstraat in Sevenum, as it no longer has sufficient capacity to support its expanding operations. The factory specializes in plastic automotive injection-molded parts.
The new location in the same municipality where it wi
ElringKlinger AG (ElringKlinger) is presenting its products for the next generation of electromobility at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, including cell contacting systems, battery components, sealing materials, and lightweight plastics.
The company’s cell contacting systems are essential for battery electric d
On September 2, Stahl, a Netherlands based firm specializing in coatings for flexible materials, launched RelcaDur, a new bonding agent that connects rubber to surfaces such as steel, aluminium, and plastic.
It is a two-layer system i.e., a primer and a bonding agent. Unlike traditional solvent-based adhesives used i
On August 21, Mercedes Benz and TSR Group GmbH & Co. KG announced that they are expanding their 2024 partnership with an “urban mining” pilot project to recycle end-of-life vehicles. The goal is to recover high-quality raw materials and reuse them in new Mercedes-Benz cars.
Starting in summer 2025, vehicles in northw
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
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