HEXPOL Expands Automotive Material Portfolio with PCR-Grade Options
2026-10-20 12:02:54Compounders and automotive parts designers seeking to recycle plastics now have access to a broader range of materials containing post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. HEXPOL’s Thermoplastic business area showcased the further expansion of its autom
World's First Re-sealable Fiber Tray Debuts, Suitable for Meat and Produce
2026-10-20 11:56:46Cirkla、Belmark OssidLaunched the “world’s first” resealable fiber tray, designed as a sustainable, scalable, and cost-competitive alternative to plastic. Combining Cirkla’s high-performance fiber trays with Belmark’s resealable lidding films and
Tool-Free 3D Printing of Silicone Parts
2026-10-19 17:06:422024514093 via iStock/Getty Images Traditionally, developing custom silicone parts has meant long lead times, limited mold-making capabilities, and constrained design flexibility. Recently, Stratasys engineers have explored how direct 3D p
US Plastic Industry Predicts Growth in 2026
2026-10-19 16:59:57Dr. Perc Pineda, Chief Economist at Plastics, warned that energy costs and labor shortages remain key challenges facing the industry. Getty Images The latest “Plastics Industry Outlook” forecasts that production across all four U.S. plasti
Basf’s pa6 recycling pilot technology recognized at fakuma innovation award
2026-10-19 16:04:15In two pilot projects led by BASF, polyamide 6 (PA6) recovered from end-of-life vehicles has been processed into near-production automotive components. The projects tested two approaches to closing the loop for engineering plastics: depolymerizatio
Plastipak Opens PET Resin Manufacturing Center In Verbania, Italy
2026-10-19 15:41:20Plastipak Packaging, Inc. (Plymouth, Michigan) has announced the opening of a PET materials center in Verbania, Italy. The facility produces pakPET™ single-pellet solutions, a PET resin containing 30% recycled content, designed to help customers main
Cost Premium Fades Yet Film Prices Hold; Downside-Resilient, Upside-Limited
Geopolitical Push Sends Prices to New Highs; Terminal Rigid Demand Cannot Chase the Rally
