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Polycarbonate
(also known as
LEXAN
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): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.
17 December 2025
Mitsubishi Chemical's DURABIO Used in Honda's New EV
DURABIO, a bio-based plastic, is used in Honda's N-ONE e: EV for its transparency, durability, and reduced VOC emissions, eliminating the need for a coating process.
8 December 2025
Covestro and Allmed Explore Recycling Artificial Kidney Filters
A study aims to recycle polycarbonate from kidney filters, creating a circular economy model for medical devices with partners in the UK.
27 October 2025
Trinseo Wins ARN Award for ELV Recycling Efforts
Trinseo's sustainable projects in automotive recycling, including material recovery and policy engagement, earn recognition at the 2025 ARN Relatiedag in the Netherlands.
13 October 2025
POLYVANTIS Launches Shanghai Technology Center, Expands Innovation Network
The new center in Shanghai enhances product development, supports high-growth markets, and strengthens customer collaboration in Asia.
24 September 2025
Covestro's Imagio® Integrated into Autodesk VRED
Imagio® integration in VRED enhances design efficiency with photorealistic material twins, reducing time, cost, and errors in automotive design. Future updates will include simulation tools.
16 September 2025
POLYVANTIS Unveils New Label Films at Labelexpo 2025
New PMMA and PC films offer UV protection, anti-counterfeiting, and compliance with safety standards, addressing industry challenges in labeling.
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19 August 2025
Trinseo Launches Recycling Project in Zhangjiagang
Trinseo invests $20M in a recycling project, enhancing Zhangjiagang's industrial growth and circular economy, supported by local government for high-quality development.
8 January 2025
Covestro Expands Ohio Production Facility
Covestro invests in Ohio to boost polycarbonate production, meeting U.S. demand in automotive, electronics, and healthcare sectors. Operations to start by end of 2026.
11 June 2024
Recycling Tires into Automotive Plastics: Neste, Borealis, Covestro Collaborate
Discarded tires are chemically recycled into high-quality polycarbonates for automotive parts, promoting circularity and sustainability in the plastics and automotive industries.
15 March 2024
Trinseo Considers Closing Virgin Polycarbonate Plant in Germany
The potential closure aims to boost annual profitability by $15-20M. Demand softens, prices drop due to oversupply. Trinseo explores recycling tech, with a pilot facility in the Netherlands.
16 August 2023
Covestro to Build Pilot Plant for Polycarbonate Chemical Recycling in Leverkusen
A new process for recycling polycarbonates into monomers is being piloted, aiming to replace fossil raw materials and meet high-quality standards for applications like automotive and electronics.
15 May 2023
Trinseo Opens Polycarbonate Dissolution Pilot Facility in Terneuzen
The new facility advances sustainability goals by recycling polycarbonate from mixed materials without pre-treatment, aiding in Trinseo's 2030 targets and enhancing R&D capabilities.
