Polyplastics Group will announce a new broad-based sustainability strategy at the upcoming K 2025 exhibition which runs Oct. 8-15 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The company is proud to unveil its latest advancements in the DURAFIDE® polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) technology and will also launch new materials in the DURAST® fine powders lineup and deliver the latest update on its new TOPAS® cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) plant in Leuna, Germany.
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Polyplastics will update its set of sustainability commitments while announcing new technologies that are aimed at reducing the company’s global environmental footprint and accelerating progress towards a cleaner and healthier world. The drive to a circular economy includes the establishment of two carbon emission reduction goals. By 2030, the Daicel group including Polyplastics plans to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% compared to 2018. Polyplastics also targets a 30% reduction in its cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint (PCF) compared with 2018.
As part of its sustainability strategy which includes DURACIRCLE® Sustainable Solutions, Polyplastics will unveil unique technologies including the development of bio-based p-hydroxybenzoic acid (PHBA), which is a key monomer for LAPEROS® liquid crystal polymer (LCP). The company is also focusing development work on AI-aided mechanical recycling technology, POM chemical recycling technologies, and PBT solvent-based recycling processes.
In new material developments, Polyplastics is introducing DURAST® fine powders made from its high-performance DURAFIDE® PPS. These powders feature a unique spherical shape and a precisely controlled, narrow particle size distribution, making them ideal for advanced processing needs. The company is also extending the application of DURAFIDE® PPS to lithium-ion battery components, and launching new DURAFIDE® PPS grades specifically engineered for laser-weldable applications – offering enhanced performance and design flexibility for cutting-edge industries.
