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BASF: Intermediates with Reduced Carbon Footprint

09.03.2026 - BASF’s Intermediates division has introduced product variants with a reduced Product Carbon Footprint (rPCF) for butanediol (BDO), tetrahydrofuran (THF), “PolyTHF,” and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP). The products are manufactured at the integrated Verbund site in Ludwigshafen and are available worldwide...

Teijin: Expanded "Tenax Next" product line with sustainable carbon fiber solutions

09.03.2026 - Teijin Carbon is expanding its "Tenax Next" product line with additional materials for industrial applications. The next-generation carbon fibers are based on circular raw materials and, according to verified data, enable a CO₂ reduction of 36% while maintaining mechanical properties such as tensile...

CABB: Sale of US subsidiary to India’s Anupam Rasayan

09.03.2026 - The German CABB Group has sold its US subsidiary Jayhawk Fine Chemicals to Anupam Rasayan India Ltd. Both companies announced at the end of February the completion of the transaction agreed in December last year. Accordingly, Anupam Rasayan now controls 100% of the shares in Jayhawk Fine Chemicals....

GlobalData: India plans massive capacity expansion in plastics production by 2030

06.03.2026 - India will significantly expand its plastics production capacities in the coming years in order to meet rapidly rising domestic demand. Driven by industrialization, urbanization and a growing manufacturing sector, the country is expected to account for around 20% of globally planned capacity expansions...

TactoTek: Licensing Partnership with LurexX optical Strengthens Development of IMSE-Based Lighting Systems

06.03.2026 - TactoTek, developer of In-Mold Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology, has entered into a licensing partnership with LurexX optical GmbH, based in Ingolstadt. The company specializes in optical simulation as well as the development and design of complex optical components. The aim of the collaboration...

HB-Therm: Arburg takes over distribution in Spain

06.03.2026 - HB-Therm is expanding its distribution structure in Europe: Since 1 January 2026, Arburg has been representing the products of the Swiss temperature control specialist in Spain in addition to Portugal. The aim is to expand HB-Therm’s market presence in the Spanish market. Arburg serves the market...

Lubrizol: Expansion of TPU Distribution Partnership with Bjørn Thorsen to Germany and Hungary

05.03.2026 - Lubrizol and the Danish distributor Bjørn Thorsen A/S have expanded their existing distribution partnership for thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) to include the markets in Germany and Hungary. Bjørn Thorsen, which already acts as a distribution partner for Lubrizol TPU in the Nordic and Baltic countries...

BASF: Global price increases for plastic additives

04.03.2026 - The chemical company BASF is raising prices worldwide for various additives used in plastic applications. The increase affects products in the categories of antioxidants, process stabilizers and light stabilizers. Depending on the product and region, the price increase may amount to up to 20 percent....

Cabka: Plastic recycler investigates cyberattack on IT systems

04.03.2026 - The Dutch plastic recycler and manufacturer of reusable transport packaging, Cabka, has detected a cybersecurity incident affecting parts of its IT systems. The company stated that the incident was discovered last weekend. According to Cabka, it immediately activated its internal emergency protocols...

Trinseo: Price Increase for Polystyrene, ABS, and SAN in Europe

04.03.2026 - Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, and its affiliate companies in Europe recently announced a price increase for all polystyrene (PS), ABS, and SAN grades. Effective March 1, 2026, or depending on existing contract terms, the prices for the products listed below will increase as follows:...

RESRG Automotive: Ana Almeida Appointed President for North America and Asia-Pacific

03.03.2026 - RESRG Automotive has appointed Ana Almeida as President of the North America & Asia Pacific (NA/AP) region. In this role, she will be based at the company’s headquarters in Troy, Michigan, USA, and will serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team. Almeida will be responsible for regional business...

Zeon: Construction of a New COC Plant in Japan

03.03.2026 - Japanese chemicals group Zeon is building a new plant for the production of cycloolefin copolymers (COC/COP). According to a press release, a groundbreaking ceremony was recently held at the company’s Tokuyama site in Shunan, in the southwest of Japan’s main island of Honshu. Actual construction...

nova-Institut: Michael Carus Steps Down from Management – Lars Börger Takes Over Renewable Carbon Division

02.03.2026 - As of March 1, 2026, Michael Carus, founder and long-standing Managing Director of the nova-Institute, will step down from his leadership role in the Renewable Carbon business division. Lars Börger will assume his successor as CEO, together with COO Linda Engel. Carus will remain with the company as...

A1 Plastics: New PET Recycling Plant in Cambodia

02.03.2026 - The Hong Kong–registered company A1 Plastics Resources Ltd. is building a new PET recycling plant in Cambodia. According to reports from Cambodian state media, the groundbreaking ceremony for the complex took place in January at the Krakor site in the Pursat Special Economic Zone (SEZ), northwest...

Xenia: New impact-modified polyamide family

27.02.2026 - Xenia Materials is expanding its material portfolio with "Xelamid," a new family of impact-modified polyamides based on PA11 and PA12. The official presentation will take place at JEC World 2026 in Paris (March 10-12). With "Xelamid," the company is supplementing its existing range, which has focused...

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