Asahi Kasei Advance will debut innovative nonwoven materials and advanced fibers at Techtextil 2026, highlighting flame-retardant fabrics, recyclable textiles, and high-performance industrial solutions.
Mitsubishi Polyester Film has launched a new PET film line in Wiesbaden, increasing HOSTAPHAN™ production to 75,000 tons annually while advancing sustainability, recycling, and coating technologies in Europe.
The ASEAN plastics industry is entering a decisive phase as Chinese competition intensifies price pressure, accelerates automation, and triggers strategic consolidation across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
Plastics Europe appoints Rob Ingram as its new President, marking a decisive step toward stronger circularity, advanced recycling, and EU‑aligned sustainability strategies for the plastics industry.
Polytechnyl, the French subsidiary of Domo Chemicals, has been placed in receivership, affecting sites near Lyon and Valence and putting 540 jobs under uncertainty.
