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
On August 25, BMW Group announced that its industry and research partners have developed more sustainable materials for vehicles through the Future Sustainable Car Materials (FSCM) project. The initiative focused on plastics, metals, digital tools and circular design to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and improve mat
On August 7, Enva launched a new recycled plastic compound that enables manufacturers to increase recycled content, reduce carbon emissions, and move closer to more circular production. White HIPS-8513 is a high-quality recycled high-impact polystyrene (HIPS) compound containing 93% post-consumer recycled content.
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On August 4, Mutares SE & Co. KGaA completed the acquisition of the Engineering Thermoplastics business in the Americas and Europe (the ETP Business) of SABIC for USD 450 million. It has marked the establishment of a new strategic segment, “Chemicals & Materials”. The company will operate under the new name NexPoint
On July 12, SABIC announced a new series of LNP THERMOCOMP compounds well suited for high-power, high-voltage electric drive and power module applications. New LNP THERMOCOMP OFM76XXP and OFM76EXP compounds are based on polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) resin.
They also feature high heat resistance, dielectric strength for
On July 7, 2026, Piramal Alternatives, the fund management division of the Piramal Group, announced an investment of INR 1.25 billion in JRG Automotive Industries India Pvt. Ltd., a manufacturer of powertrain-agnostic injection-molded plastic products for two-wheelers and passenger vehicles. The investment has been m
On June 18, the European Parliament gave its final approval of new EU circularity rules covering a vehicle’s entire lifecycle, from design to end-of-life treatment. After Parliament’s green light, the new regulation has to be formally approved by the Council, before entering into force and being applied 24 months lat
On June 11, Mitsubishi Chemical announced that Audi has selected its DURABIO for the door switch inserts in the new Audi Q3, which was launched in October 2025. It marks the debut of DURABIO in an Audi interior application. The new door switch panel, crafted from a single DURABIO molded component, offers significant
On June 9, SABIC announced that it is participating in the Battery Show Europe at Stuttgart, Germany, featuring its growing portfolio of specialty thermoplastics that add value to energy storage and power electronics systems.
SABIC is displaying a full-size replica of an electric vehicle (EV) battery pack, as well as
On June 9, Covestro announced that its polycarbonate/ABS material, Bayblend T85X R35 CQ, has been adopted for interior components in the Lexus ES. The material reduces Global Warming Potential (CO₂e) by 25% compared to conventional fossil-based alternatives.
The development was enabled through close collaboration bet
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) announced on June 4 that it has developed an epoxy resin material for insulation applications (e.g., isolating electrical systems and ensuring safety). The material has a biomass content exceeding 40%, along with high heat resistance and fluidity. Going forward, M
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,
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