EXHIBITION PREVIEW | K2025 – MATERIALS
At K2025, Adeka is unveiling its ADK Transparex solution for polypropylene applications. Among its benefits, the company says it offers: high transpar- ency, with a haze value of 2.0 or more, far surpassing the market standard of 3.2, offering clarity compara- ble to glass, PS, and PET; sustainability, as it enables PP to replace less sustainable materials; efficient processing with superior flow properties; and safety and compliance, as it is approved by the US FDA for food-contact applications, ensuring safety across a wide range of temperature conditions. �
www.adeka.co.jp
A key area Aimplas, the Plastics Technology Centre, will showcase is the development of natural, barrier, and active polymers and coatings for packaging applications, along with the develop- ment of bio-based, biodegradable, and composta- ble polymers, backed by its expertise in reactive extrusion and advanced compounding. The centre will also highlight its laboratory capabilities for regulatory compliance, performance, and safety testing, as well as its support for obtaining eco- labels and leading certifications. As part of its official program, several Aimplas specialists will contribute their expertise through technical presentations and workshops. �
www.aimplas.net
At K 2025, flame retardant additives group Albemarle says its team will be present to share insights and discuss its latest advancements, including pioneering work in fire safety solutions. �
www.albemarle.com
Ampacet will be presenting a broad portfolio of masterbatch solutions, including the ProVital range for healthcare and pharmaceutical packaging, medical devices, and in-vitro diagnostic equipment, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-free Polymer Processing Aids (PPA) including food compliant additives such as siloxane-free ProFlow 1485 and high heat resistant ProFlow 1611. The company says these alternatives to conventional fluorinated PPA masterbatches support compliance with new European Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation and eliminate melt fracture, reduce die buildup, boost throughput, and support printing/ lamination without interference. Ampacet’s LIAD Smart line of colour automation equipment will be demonstrated at K2025: LIAD Smart BatchSave Hybrid, which integrates the BatchSave gravimetric batch blender and Color- Save 1000 gravimetric screw feeder into a compact unit; ColorSave 1000X, a gravimetric feeder with
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patented SmartClean technology; Spectro PMD for analyzing granules in real-time with zero waste; and SpectroMetric, a patented in-line spectrometric masterbatch feeder combining precise colour measurement with automated dosing optimization. �
www.ampacet.com
At K2025, Arkema will showcase a wide-ranging portfolio of high-performance materials and technologies that support innovation, efficiency, and circularity across multiple industries including the Luperox range, which includes curing agents and initiators designed for efficient crosslinking and polymerization of thermoplastics, elastomers, and thermosets. Also on display will be a compre- hensive range of impact modifiers, including Durastrength for durable, weather-resistant applications, Clearstrength for PVC, engineering, and thermosetting resin applications, Plastistrength to optimise PVC fusion and extrusion, and Bios- trength, which enhances the performance of bio-based and biodegradable polymers. �
www.arkema.com
Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei says it has developed a groundbreaking recycling technol- ogy that enables the recovery of continuous carbon fibres from carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) used in automobiles. At the K Show, the company will showcase over 200 m of recycled continuous carbon fibre along with PA and SEBS compounds utilising a bio-based and biodegradable cellulose nano fibre (CNF). CNF reinforced polyamide becomes less viscous when agitated making it highly suitable for 3D printing applications. In response to increasing demand for PFAS-free
materials, Asahi Kasei has also developed a PFAS-free low-friction polyamide and will introduce the new grade for the first time in Europe. The com- pany will also display the transparent polymer AZP, which addresses the challenges of conventional transparent polymers in applications with polaris- ing light, such as Virtual & Augmented Reality devices and automotive head-up displays (HUD), while maintaining superior processability for large-scale production of injection-moulded optical components. �
www.asahi-kasei.com
Additive producer Baerlocher will once again be presenting a number of products including its Baeropol T-Blend family which helps suppress thermal degradation and gel formation. In response to tightening regulations in the EU and US federal and state legislation, the company has developed
www.plasticsrecyclingworld.com
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