RAUNHEIM, Germany, June 26, 2025 – Polyplastics Group, a global leader in engineering thermoplastics, will announce a new broad-based sustainability strategy at the upcoming K 2025 exhibition (Hall 7A/B02) which runs Oct. 8-15 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The company is proud to unveil its latest advancements in the DURAFIDE® polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) technology, will 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.
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, Polyplastics, as part of the Daicel group, plans to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% compared to 2018. The company 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.
Polyplastics’ strategic manufacturing investments include a new TOPAS® COC plant that is currently under construction in Leuna, Germany. The new 25,000-ton plant will help Polyplastics meet growing worldwide demand. The facility will free up capacity for production of TOPAS® grades used in primary pharmaceutical and general medical packaging at the Oberhausen, Germany plant. The demand for COC is rising in a broad range of applications with increasing use in sustainable packaging solutions.
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About Polyplastics
Polyplastics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in the development and production of engineering thermoplastics. The company’s product portfolio includes POM, PBT, PPS, LCP, PET, COC, and LFT, with global-leading market share for POM, LCP, and COC. With more than 60 years of experience, the company is backed by a strong global network of R&D, production, and sales resources capable of creating advanced solutions for an ever-changing global marketplace.
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DURAFIDE®, LAPEROS®, DURAST® and DURACIRCLE® are registered trademarks of Polyplastics Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries.
TOPAS® is a registered trademark of TOPAS Advanced Polymers GmbH in Germany, the United States, and other countries.
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