Materials
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Metalysis has installed an argon recycling system to cut emissions. The move is expected to save 350 tonnes of argon annually and reduce Scope 3 carbon emissions by around 1,000 tonnes.
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Exel Composites secures major agreement with Tratos until 2029. The deal mandates a minimum volume commitment worth €22 million, strengthening their collaboration in composite conductor cores. This partnership aims to enhance grid efficiency by leveraging advanced, high-capacity composite technology, aligning with energy transition goals.
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Amcor will showcase new beauty and personal care packaging innovations. At Paris Packaging Week, the company will highlight rigid and flexible formats, including the Magic One recyclable airless dispenser, refillable sticks, and recycle-ready sachets, combining premium aesthetics with sustainability features such as PCR content, lightweighting, and refill systems.
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Arnold Magnetic Technologies has secured a long-term Western rare earth supply agreement. The deal with Less Common Metals and Solvay underpins access to critical materials for advanced permanent magnets, as aerospace, defence, automotive, and energy manufacturers push harder on supply chain resilience and material traceability.
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CleanStream recycling technology gains major recognition across two industry awards. Amcor’s advanced PP recycling process has been celebrated at the Plastics Industry Awards and the mrw National Recycling Awards, underscoring its ability to deliver high-purity PCR material at scale. The accolades arrive as brands face tighter recycled-content and packaging-impact regulation.
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Emirates Biotech has launched Embio, a UAE-made PLA biopolymer range. The portfolio is stocked locally to cut lead times and support regional converters shifting to plant-based materials. Embio grades cover packaging, fibres, and 3D printing applications, offering lower-carbon alternatives to traditional plastics with verified compliance and technical support.
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Diamond films show strong resistance to mineral scaling in pipelines. The study demonstrates how nitrogen-terminated coatings sharply reduce buildup, offering a potential long-life alternative to chemical treatments.
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Terram has introduced a geotextile engineered to protect pond liners. The new nonwoven material provides a durable buffer between impermeable membranes and subgrade soils, reducing puncture risk during installation and throughout service life, while its malleable construction supports complex pond and attenuation tank designs.
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Packaging specialist Pusterla 1880 launches cellulose fitments to cut plastics. The FSC-certified moulded material offers a recyclable, biodegradable alternative to EPS and foam inserts, giving luxury packaging customers a plastic-free option without sacrificing protection, aesthetics, or brand detail, as the company strengthens its sustainability programme.
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Metalysis has been chosen by Skyrora to develop a novel alloy. The European Space Agency–funded programme will test new material Tanbium for rocket engine use through additive manufacturing, marking a significant trial in propulsion materials design and European supply capability.
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