Plastics World

Filipino conglomerate SM Group says it is firming up its commitment to reduce plastic waste as a shared responsibility across its business units in support of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Act. prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/…

China's Lo Furniture has introduced the 2025 PC Dome series, which uses top-tier PC materials to achieve 87% light transmittance, 12-level typhoon resistance, and 80-cm snow load capacity. prnewswire.com/news-releases/…

German automotive supplier Forvia Hella says group sales for first half of 2025 are similar to the previous year's level with operating income of €237m compared to €248m in 2024. Over the same period, light vehicle production rose by more than 3%. hella.com/en/Newsroom/Pr…

Japanese manufacturer Kyoraku, Tokyo, is using BASF’s Ultrason E 3010 nat with improved toughness and high chemical resistance in its Amberware design concept, utilising the material's original honey colour as design feature. basf.com/global/en/medi…

Inteplast Group has acquired German manufacturer Perga, which produces films for sheets, bags, and packaging across a variety of markets. inteplast.com/news-media/int…

Medical device developer and contract manufacturer Arterex has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Xponent Global, an ISO 9001:2015 certified producer of extruded tubing for the medical industry based in Massachusetts, US. arterexmedical.com/xponent-global…

NEW ISSUE The cover feature of Plastics Recycling World’s July-August edition looks at EU regulation driving the use of recycled plastics in cars, while other features provide updates on chemical recycling and washing technologies. Read the issue here content.yudu.com/web/1rl19/0A42…

Colour masterbatch producer Techmer PM has named Craig Nikrant, Executive Chair of the Techmer PM Board, as CEO. He replaces Michael A McHenry who is leaving the company. prnewswire.com/news-releases/…

AIMPLAS has launched the RECIPLUS project, which aims to apply technologies such as physicochemical delamination to improve recycling of multilayer plastic materials. aimplas.net

Guala Closures has inaugurated a new 20,000sq/m production facility in Gartcosh, Scotland, with an investment exceeding €60m. The strategically located facility is uniquely positioned to serve both major whiskey brands and smaller producers. gualaclosures.com/guala-closures…

Agilyx has announced that TriPlast, GreenDot Global´s sorting plant in Ennshafen, Austria, will undergo a significant €35m expansion to meet the increasing demand for feedstock. newsweb.oslobors.no/message/651618

UFP Technologies has acquired UNIPEC and Techno Plastics Industries, expand its capabilities in tight tolerance film components and thermoplastic moulding for the medical device market. globenewswire.com/news-release/2…

US investment firm Stonepeak has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 50% co-controlling stake in IFCO, a provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods headquartered in Pullach, Germany. businesswire.com/news/home/2025…

Genox LyondellBasell New Material has received No Objection Letters from the FDA for its recycled rPP and rHDPE processes allowing them to be used in applications such as bottles and caps in the personal care and cosmetics industries. lyondellbasell.com/en/news-events…

A new multi-agency scheme is being trialled in south Wales, UK, aimed at increasing the collection and recycling rates of farm plastics and reducing river pollution by allowing farmers and landowners to recycle their waste at reduced cost. naturalresources.wales/about-us/news-…

SIG has launched the first 1-liter aseptic carton packs made of SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier packaging material, which replaces the aluminium layer with an ultra-thin polymer coating that protects against oxygen, light, moisture, and aroma loss. sig.biz/en/news-insigh…

Building on Formerra's long-standing partnership with Geon, it has now been designated as the preferred distributor of Foster medical compounds in North America and South America. formerra.com/news/formerra-…

Bioplastics Innovation Hub (BIH), a joint venture between Murdoch University and CSIRO, claims to have developed a bioplastic alternative that vanishes over time leaving no trace on land or in water. scimex.org/newsfeed/hungr…

Graphene producer HydroGraph has launched a Compounding Partner Program to accelerate the adoption of its high-performance Fractal Graphene in thermoplastics, with early partners already piloting new formulations across automotive and packaging sectors. hydrograph.com

Carbios has signed a multi-year agreement with Indorama Ventures covering the supply of biorecycled monomers from its Longlaville plant, which will ultimately be integrated into Michelin tires. carbios.com/newsroom/en/ca…