NEWS IN BRIEF...
In 2024, Aimplas carried out 299 R&D&I projects with 652 participating companies, surpassed €24m in revenue, and established itself as an innovation driver for over 3,500 companies, the Spain-based company said.
https://www.aimplas.net/
BASF has developed high-flow Ultrason D 1010 G6 U40for E&E compo- nents. The blend based on polyethersulfone (PESU) is optimised to allow easy injection moulding of energy-efficient parts in data and energy transmis- sion, smart electronics, and e-mobility.
www.basf.com
Syensqo has announced the launch of HYRA, which stands for Hydrogen Related Applications, a dedicated brand extension that will be used to identify polymer materials in its portfolio. It will serve to differentiate standard grades of polymers from those designed to respond to the specific require- ments imposed by hydrogen operating environments.
www.syensqo.com
Syensqo and Sinopec strategic partnership
Belgium-headquartered Syensqo and Chinese state-owned Sinopec have signed a Strategic Partner- ship Framework Agreement. The partnership is set to explore business develop- ment opportunities and application development in various sectors, including commercial aerospace, transportation, energy, electronics, and industrial fields. Key areas of focus include composites, specialty polymers, and material solutions for commercial aerospace, transportation, and energy sectors. The collaboration will also delve into supply chain management and
Ilham Kadri, CEO of Syensqo, said the companies will jointly explore innovative solutions
sustainability initiatives, and the companies will explore business cooperation in emerging markets such as South America and Asia. Ilham Kadri, CEO of Syen- sqo, said: “We have had
many exchanges with Sinopec in Beijing, Shanghai and Brussels. Together, we will explore innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of our industries while lowering carbon footprint.” Zhao Dong, General Manager of Sinopec, said: “This collaboration with Syensqo is an important practice to deepen the synergy of the global energy and chemical industry chain.” By leveraging their combined expertise, the two companies said they aim to empower innovation and deliver sustainable solutions that meet evolving demands. �
www.syensqo.com �
www.sinopecgroup.com
50 years of Clariant’s Exolit FRs
2025 marks the 50th anniversary of Clariant’s Exolit AP flame retardants. Based on advanced ammonium polyphosphate (APP) technology, Clariant said these pioneering flame retardants have become the industry benchmark in a
wide range of applications, including intumescent coatings, fire barrier sealing systems, thermoset compos- ites for e-mobility battery housings and coatings, and rigid polyisocyanurate insulation foams. The company marked the
occasion with the successful launch of melamine-free Exolit AP, which it considers a significant step forward in more sustainable flame retardant technology, responding to rising demand from consumers and brands. �
www.clariant.com
Experts warn that tariffs could cost jobs
The European Plastics Converters (EuPC) trade body has warned that EU tariffs on US polymer imports could threaten companies in Europe. “These tariffs risk triggering a chain
reaction of price hikes, reduced competitiveness, and job losses across the EU,” said Paolo Bochicchio, Managing Director at EuPC, which is
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the representative organisation for plastics processors. “They could seriously undermine Europe’s indus- trial and environmental goals.” It also suggested raw material costs
will skyrocket, hurting 95% of the industry made up of SMEs, imports of cheaper finished plastic goods will surge, further weakening EU manufac-
turers, and investments in recycling and circularity will stall, hitting Europe’s green ambitions. EuPC urged policy makers in Brussels to stop the tariffs, support SMEs with cost-offsets, secure stable raw material supply, and level the playing field if tariffs do move ahead. �
www.plasticsconverters.eu
www.compoundingworld.com
IMAGE: SYENSQO
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