The flow-optimized design of the gear pump prevents polymer deposits and their thermal degradation when handling rigid PVC. Through pressure-stable conveying, the energy consumption of the overall system can be reduced by up to 20 percent while simultaneously relieving the extruder.

Maximilian Peter has been appointed as head of Wacker’s Polymers division. He succeeds Peter Summo, who headed the Polymers division for ten years and will take over the role from May 1, 2026.

Maag Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cloeren. With this move, the Group aims to expand its expertise in plastics processing as well as strengthen its position as a leading global provider of integrated system solutions for the polymer and plastics industry.

Under a MOU signed between Ineos and Recuro, both the companies will jointly develop an advanced recycling facility at Ineos’ Bamble polymer site in Norway. On completion, the project is expected to process up to 33,000 metric tonnes of end-of-life plastic waste annually.

Zeon recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new cyclo-olefin polymers plant in Japan. The project is expected to meet the growing demand for cyclo-olefin polymers in the region.

A new report titled ‘Bio-based Building Blocks and Polymers – Global Capacities, Production and Trends 2025–2030’ has been compiled by nova-Institute. The report forecasts that the expansion of the global bio-based polymer market will be led by Europe and North America while Asia remains a major growth region.

Tosoh Corporation has recently announced that it has developed a hydrocarbon‑based polymer electrolyte for polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysis systems. The new electrolyte offers superior proton conductivity, higher gas barrier properties and lower hydrated state swelling as compared to conventional fluorinated polymer electrolyte materials.

Nextchem has launched NX Conser Polyflex, a sustainable technology solution which is used for the production of polytetramethylene ether glycol, an advanced polymer comprising the spandex fiber.

With an aim to test its high-performance Duraion membranes in real-world operating conditions, Evonik has inaugurated its new Anion Exchange Membrane application technology center in Shanghai, China.

Goldwin, Neste, Idemitsu Kosan, and Toray Industries have developed a supply chain for nylon fiber made from renewable raw materials. The nylon fiber produced through this project will be used by Goldwin for a part of The North Face products in August 2026.