On November 10, it was reported that Kingfa will invest USD 50 million for a new expansion phase of its manufacturing plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
The project will progressively increase the facility from five to 30 production lines and is expected to generate up to 500 direct jobs. The new phase is scheduled to
In an investor update, Pricol announced that its plastics division, P3L, has planned capital expenditure of INR 3.5 billion over the next six quarters. The company said it has won multiple new business from other OEMs. Real growth in the plastics business is expected from FY 2028 onwards.
Its key plastics customers i
On October 7, FEBO Group announced that it has established FEBO E&R Polymers SARL in Morocco to focus on engineering polymers and high-tech industrial applications. The new company is based in the Tangier Free Zone. It will serve the automotive, electrical and electronics, lighting and household appliance sectors.
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On October 8, Clarios announced that it is expanding its portfolio of high-performance recycled plastics for the automotive industry with the Seculene product line. This line comprises polypropylene (PP) compounds made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material, suitable for applications including battery housin
South Korea’s KOLON Industries is exhibiting high-performance engineering plastics, including materials for electric vehicles (EVs), at Fakuma 2026, an international plastics trade fair being held in Friedrichshafen, Germany, from October 12 to 16, 2026.
The company is showcasing PA6 and PA66, which offer high stiffn
South Korea’s Hyosung Chemical is showcasing its high-performance plastic material POKETONE at Fakuma 2026, an international plastics processing trade fair being held in Friedrichshafen, Germany, from October 12 to 16.
POKETONE offers excellent impact, wear, and chemical resistance, as well as low water absorption, h
On September 28, Borouge International started commercial operations of its specialty polypropylene compounding facility in Schwechat, Austria. The start-up follows an investment of more than EUR 100 million to expand and upgrade the site.
At the new facility, polypropylene resins are compounded with recycled polypr
On October 7, Sekisui Chemical announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Sekisui Techno Molding Co., Ltd., will establish the Aichi No. 2 Plant in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture in Japan, to manufacture injection-molded automotive interior and exterior parts. The investment will total approximately JPY 2 billion, with
On October 3, multiple sources reported that the President of Algeria announced that locally produced cold-rolled steel coils will be used in the manufacturing and assembly of cars in Algeria starting in 2027. It will be used in the assembly and manufacturing of Fiat car bodies locally. Fiat will also use locally pro
On September 22, Envalior announced that Rochling Automotive SE used its Tepex organosheet in a plastic frunk for a fully electric four-door high-performance sports car. The polypropylene frunk features Tepex organosheet reinforcements in its rear wall and the bolted floor sections.
Tepex organosheet contains fabric
On September 30, BASF presented new Ultradur grades designed to help automotive manufacturers and suppliers increase the recycled content of their products while meeting demanding technical requirements. The new portfolio includes glass fiber-reinforced PBT/PET compounds containing up to 30% post-consumer recycled co
On September 25, Algeria's Prime Minister inaugurated a new General Plastic Injection (GPI) plant. It is in the Sidi Mansour industrial zone, in the Khemisti district. The facility will produce technical plastic parts and components for the automotive industry, with an estimated production capacity of 30,000 tons per
On September 18, the Ministry of Industry of Algeria discussed the localization of plastic components with vehicle manufacturers. The Ministry asked vehicle manufacturers to accelerate coordination with General Plastic Injection Company (GPI) in Tissemsilt, which is affiliated with the ACS Group. The manufacturers wi
On September 2, ELIX Polymers launched ELIX PC/ABS GR 5125, a new low-gloss PC/ABS grade specifically developed for automotive interior applications. The new grade has an exceptionally low-gloss matte finish, enabling designers and manufacturers to create elegant interior surfaces with a refined appearance. It achiev
On September 2, it was reported that Japanese supplier VUTEQ inaugurated its second plant in Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato.
The new facility expands the company’s manufacturing capacity, improving its ability to support Toyota Motor Manufacturing Guanajuato and is equipped with large-scale plastic injection molding ma
On August 25, Envalior signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SECARA. Envalior will work with SECARA to test and validate pathways to incorporate high-quality post-consumer-recycled (PCR) content into technical material grades based on SECARA’s catalytic depolymerization process. The initial focus of the col
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