Press Releases

LyondellBasell, one of the world's largest polymer producers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, will participate in PLASTINDIA 2026. The company will present its latest material innovations and applications designed to help customers address key challenges in infrastructure, healthcare, transportation and consumer packaging that are essential to India’s continued growth and development. “India represents one of the most dynamic and promising markets in the worl

As global regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) tighten across the European Union and the United States, manufacturers across industries are urgently seeking high-performance materials that meet evolving environmental and safety standards—without compromising technical performance. Asahi Kasei, a diversified global company, announced the development of a new PFAS-free polyamide (PA) engineered specifically for demanding low-friction applications. For decade

INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe announces the launch of a new Recycl-IN hybrid polymer grade containing 70% recycled material, designed to boost the sustainability of contact-sensitive cosmetics packaging without brands needing to compromise on quality or performance. Recycl-IN hybrid polymers deliver the strength, aesthetics, and processing ease customers expect - while significantly increasing recycled content and reducing CO2 emissions. This is achieved by combining high leve

Covestro, a leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials, has launched the CQ-Configurator, a pioneering digital tool that enables polyurethane value chain partners to design more sustainable foam solutions based on Covestro environmental data. The application-first tool supports both flexible and rigid polyurethane foam applications — from mattresses to insulation panels — and seamlessly translates raw material-level information into actionable product-impact making sustainabi

Avantium N.V., a pioneer in renewable and circular polymer materials, today provides an update on the start-up of its FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. Avantium now expects to complete start-up by mid-2026 and to commence sales of product under its existing offtake agreements in the second half of 2026. This updated timeline is a result of construction-related piping issues involving certain titanium welds uncovered during commissioning, which require additional work to ensure

Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical have explored measures to promote decarbonization and optimize production capacity for their two ethylene manufacturing facilities in western Japan. To achieve these goals, the three companies applied for and were selected for the “Fiscal 2025 Support Program for Energy and Manufacturing Process Conversion in Hard-to-Abate Industries” (HtA Support Program) by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to prom

Avantium N.V., a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, proudly announces that it has successfully achieved certification for ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management) and ISO 9001 (Quality Management) for the production of intermediate chemicals used in the production of FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) at its FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl. The comprehensive audit was carried out by DNV, confirming that Avantium’s environm

Röhm is entering the new year with a significantly strengthened production base, reinforcing its position as a reliable partner for the European market. In late 2025, the company successfully commissioned a new sulfuric acid plant at its Worms site. In addition, Röhm carried out a scheduled maintenance shutdown of interconnected production units during the fourth quarter, further improving overall plant availability. As a result, all production lines at the Worms facility

Artificial intelligence will take centre stage at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe exhibition and conference at RAI Amsterdam on 5-6 May 2026. A dedicated AI Innovation Hub will showcase the latest AI-driven solutions in plastics recycling in an immersive experience, guiding visitors across the full value chain from feedstock and product design to collection, processing and material sourcing. Live demonstrations will include swarm-robot sorting technology from Antfarm and a phone-based AI m

Nexam Chemical has signed a distribution agreement with Palmer Holland, a leading specialty chemical distributor with a strong presence in North America. Under the agreement, Palmer Holland will represent Nexam Chemical’s product portfolio across key strategic segments, strengthening the company’s commercial position in one of its most important growth markets. Palmer Holland brings extensive experience in technically advanced materials and serves well-established custom

Avantium N.V., a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, has entered into a capacity reservation agreement with Packamama, the UK- and Australia-based innovator in sustainable wine packaging. Through this collaboration, Packamama will secure future volumes of Avantium’s plant-based and recyclable polymer PEF (polyethylene furanoate), branded as releaf®, from licensed plants using Avantium’s proprietary YXY® Technology for the production of releaf®. By combi

At the presence of the Minister of Natural Resources of the Republic of Mozambique Estevão Pale and Eni’s Chief Operating Officer Global Natural Resources, Guido Brusco, Eni and its partners, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), ENH, KOGAS and XRG announced today in Geoje, South Korea, the hull launch of the Coral North FLNG, fully in line with the project schedule. Coral North will be the second state-of-the-art floating LNG facility to be deployed in the Rovuma Basin wa