Bcomp’s flax-based composite materials are now featured in the seatbacks and tailgate of the Polestar 5, significantly reducing the use of fossil-based materials and vehicle weight. The custom Polestar Signature Weave combines structural p

Thermoplastic composites are transforming the aerospace manufacturing industry by enabling rapid processing, automated welding, and recyclability, thereby allowing the sector to achieve unprecedented production speeds and sustainability goals.

International News Highlights: Raw Material News: Mecca Quadrilateral Talks! Oil Prices Fall, Plastics Market Fluctuates Auto News: XPeng Plans to Build Over 100 Charging Piles in Mexico Electronics News: From 28nm to 90nm! India’s First Wafer

Duo Packaging’s graphene-enhanced 2DPE film increases strength, reduces material usage, and boosts recycled content, with QVC trials demonstrating significant cost and emissions savings. A UK trial by QVC demonstrated significant reductio

Eni’s chemicals business reported a quarterly loss of €178 million, while restructuring helped contain the nine-month loss. Eni’s chemical subsidiary reported an adjusted EBIT loss of €178 million in the third quarter of 2026, compared with a €6

The platform will enhance the collection, management, and analysis of cross-machine production data. AMUT has partnered with Siemens to integrate its digital platform into plastic recycling equipment. As the plastics industry faces increasin

CJ Biomaterials and Dongcheng Chemical have introduced PHA-based hot-melt adhesives for packaging applications in the United States, offering a bio-based alternative to traditional adhesives. Compared to traditional adhesives, the formula

Xenia Materials has signed an agreement with Italy’s National Research Council (CNR) to develop advanced smart composite materials for aerospace, defense, and energy applications. This partnership combines decades of industrial composites expe

Attendees voted to select nine finalists, and three Technology Excellence Award winners were chosen at Pack Expo International in the categories of food packaging, general processing, and sustainability. PMMI recognized this year’s advance

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has agreed to acquire Tri-Mack Plastics Manufacturing, adding thermoplastic composite expertise to its aerospace component portfolio. Trelleborg is acquiring Rhode Island-based Tri-Mack, which provides speciali

According to the company, this commitment will extend the existing site agreements and collective bargaining contracts—but the group quickly emphasized that it would not pursue a deal at any cost. BASF’s provision of job security guarantee

Syensqo has introduced a new guar technology that promotes lasting freshness and softness in laundry care. Jaguar Care is a new natural, non-microplastic polymer solution that enhances fragrance deposition and softness while protecting fabrics throug

Resonac has signed a definitive agreement with Switzerland-based Sika Group to transfer selected adhesive businesses in Japan, Taiwan, and China, marking a strategic shift in its specialty chemicals portfolio. Under the terms of the agreement, the t

Innovia Films has launched Propafilm CHBM, an ultra-high-barrier metallized BOPP film that reportedly provides “special” product protection and enhances recyclability by replacing aluminum foil in polypropylene-based laminated structure

Headlines Digest: Raw Material News-The United States initiates anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations on Chinese amine compounds, with the highest tariff rate.352.32% Automotive News-Volkswagen Group plans to freeze employee wages unti

The European initiative aims to establish a common infrastructure and digital identification standards for reusable e-commerce packaging. Reusable E-commerce Packaging – Photo: A New Era The goal of the New European Reuse Alliance (N

The European Commission has selected 77 projects for €3.4 billion in support from the Innovation Fund, including initiatives focused on plastic recycling and biopolymer production. European CommissionSelected 77 from 23 countries in the Europea

Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd. (Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan) will expand its production capacity for advanced semiconductor packaging materials at its facilities in Suzhou, China, and Singapore. Both sites will install new production lines for SUMIKON™ EME

BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany) has signed a letter of intent with Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), underscoring its long-term commitment to supporting the growth of Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem. Through this investment, BASF’s Elect

This transaction created Silgan Metal Containers and Closures, while a new Distribution Solutions division targets growth in plastics and specialty products. U.S. industrial partners contributed $1 billion, as Silgan retained a 60% stake i