PET thermoform recovery in the U.S. and Canada reached a record 264 million pounds in 2024, but NAPCOR’s latest analysis shows that recycled-content use is falling, exposing a growing gap between collection gains and true circularity.
Presented at Interschutz 2026 in Germany, Extover is a new fire-extinguishing granulate made entirely from recycled glass. Designed to help manage lithium-ion battery fires and metal fires, it combines oxygen isolation, heat absorption, and environmental sustainability in a single solution.
BASF and Encina are strengthening their collaboration beyond feedstock supply, aiming to scale circular chemicals production and secure long-term access to recycled raw materials for the global chemical industry.
Celanese has announced the immediate closure of its engineered materials compounding facility in Ulsan, South Korea. Production will be relocated to China and India as the company accelerates its Grow & Fortify strategy and strengthens its manufacturing network across Asia.
US polyethylene exports are retreating after a strong surge triggered by Middle East supply disruptions. As global buyers reduce purchases and prices decline, the market is entering a new phase marked by weaker demand and increased competition.
As packaging regulations become stricter worldwide, Plastipak’s O2Blox technology offers a solution to a long-standing challenge: preserving food and beverage quality while ensuring PET packaging remains fully compatible with modern recycling systems.
Backed by the global strength of Krones, Netstal is expanding its footprint across the Americas. The company is combining Swiss precision engineering, advanced injection molding technology, AI-driven innovation, and enhanced customer support to help manufacturers improve productivity, efficiency, and long-term competitiveness.
China’s PA6 market posted one of its steepest monthly declines of 2026 in May, driven by falling benzene and caprolactam costs, weak downstream demand, and rising inventories. Market participants now expect prices to remain under pressure through June, although the pace of decline could slow.
Husky Technologies has unveiled HyCAP 4.0, a next-generation tooling platform for beverage closure manufacturing. The solution focuses on lightweight packaging, production efficiency, and compliance with growing sustainability and tethered cap requirements across global markets.
