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Webinar Invitation: Choosing the Right Material for Long Service Life and Optimal Performance of...

22.1.2026 | Conformal cooling is widely recognized as a key technology for increasing efficiency in plastics processing. However, its success depends on one…
Polymer prices – slow start to the year, minor polyolefin and PVC price declines in the second...

20.1.2026 | 2026 has begun, but most market participants were still on vacation last week. Thus, no transactions took place, only in a few cases deliveries were…

Product carbon footprint of semi-finished products: a unified PCF calculation standard

15.1.2026 | Engineering Polymer Shapes for Machining Association introduces a unified PCF calculation standard for engineering plastic semi-finished products…
The total ban on combustion cars has been scrapped; they will continue to be sold after 2035

13.1.2026 | The European Commission is backing away from the ban on the sale of cars with combustion engines after 2035. It wants to replace the original total…

Key industrial and trade cooperation between Japan and Europe

8.1.2026 | In times of growing global tensions and trade conflicts, it is becoming increasingly clear that closer cooperation between Europe and Japan is…
Slovnaft is the leader of the chemical industry in the “Biggest in Business” ranking

5.1.2026 | Within the prestigious “Biggest in Business” ranking, Slovnaft has become the winner in the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry category. The…

Hartmut Rauen, Deputy Executive Director of the VDMA: Automotive Package is a missed opportunity

2.1.2026 | The EU Commission has proposed a package of measures relating to the automotive sector and has thus taken up the discussion on phasing out…
The government has approved the construction of fast-charging stations across Slovakia.

30.12.2025 | The Slovak government has decided to create a national network of fast-charging stations that will be located along the main transport routes. The…

KRAHN Chemie receives European distribution rights for Luwax® from BASF

23.12.2025 | KRAHN Chemie has been granted distribution rights for the Luwax® range by BASF. The Hamburg-based distributor now supplies premium polyethylene…
Polymer prices – quiet market, small price corrections

22.12.2025 | Market players have been preparing for the Christmas shutdown for the past week. Only a few converters wanted to buy, but in the case of polyolefins…

EUROGUSS 2026 in Nuremberg – let's meet at the largest international trade fair for die casting!

18.12.2025 | The Slovak-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK Slowakei) kindly invites you to EUROGUSS 2026, the largest international trade fair focused…
Smartplast is preparing Injection Moulding Technology courses for 2026.

16.12.2025 | We share our knowledge, experience, and 35 years of practice through our own educational system, SmartEDU 4.0, which includes educational courses.

Polymer prices – Slightly rising PE, PS, PET stagnating PP and falling PVC prices in December

15.12.2025 | Last week, there was another minor price increase for LDPE, due to tight and increasingly tight supply. In the case of HDPE, some producers…
Oszkár Világi, the longest-serving CEO of Slovnaft, is stepping down from the management of the...

12.12.2025 | After two decades, SLOVNAFT, a.s., is undergoing a significant change at the highest level of management. Oszkár Világi, Chairman of the Board of…

The International Engineering Fair in Nitra will not take place in 2026

11.12.2025 | The organiser Agrokomplex NATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTRE, a state enterprise, has announced that the International Engineering Fair in Nitra will not…
SOPK invites you to the webinar: Preferential origin of goods in international trade

11.12.2025 | A specialist lecturer will guide you step by step through the issue of preferential origin of goods, using practical examples and case studies from…

Polymer prices – Slightly rising LDPE, HDPE and PPH prices in December

9.12.2025 | Olefin monomer prices remained unchanged in December. However, this does not mean that some polyolefin prices will not change in December. Price…
Grant calls to support your business in 2026

4.12.2025 | We bring you a selection of the latest grant calls focused on business support. In a clear format, you will learn which opportunities you can use to…

Polymer prices – selectively rising polyethylene prices despite the end of the season

2.12.2025 | Last week, the Central European polymer market split in two, both along polymer grades and geographically. The reason for the break is the MOL…
Square magnetic grids - a reliable solution for metal contamination control

27.11.2025 | SELOS, s.r.o. is a leader in industrial magnetic products on the Slovak market. We deliver solutions that increase the productivity and efficiency…

Polymer prices – stabilizing prices, weak demand and selectively tightening supply

24.11.2025 | Central European polyolefin prices have stabilized in the past week, but PVC is under significant price pressure, while PET appears to have turned…
Plastic Parts Design Seminar

20.11.2025 | At the seminar, we will familiarize you with the development process, remind you of the rules for the design of plastic parts and injection molds…

EF Recycling s.r.o. – your reliable partner in plastic recycling since 2019

18.11.2025 | EF Recycling s.r.o. provides comprehensive services in the field of plastic processing. The company also offers logistics and professional…
NPolymer prices – arrowing polyolefin availability and selectively rising prices in the southern...

17.11.2025 | By Friday of last week, Central European polyolefin prices had split in two. In the southern and central regions, initially there was more of a…

Invitation to the Seminar Trends in the Plastics Industry

14.11.2025 | The Slovak Plastics Cluster cordially invites you to a professional seminar Trends in the Plastics Industry, which will focus on the future of…
SILON at AMI Compounding World Expo 2025 – Meet Us in Cleveland, Ohio

13.11.2025 | We’re excited to announce that SILON will be exhibiting at the AMI Compounding World Expo 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio, one of the most important events…

Polymer prices - Oversupply and selectively limited availability in November

11.11.2025 | The past week has been characterized by mixed demand and price effects on polymer markets. Demand for certain grades and types has increased due to…
PlasticPortal Editorial Team: Freedom is not a benefit – our statement on 17 November

10.11.2025 | November 17 is the Day of the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy, and even though it is no longer a public holiday under the new rules, it has not…

Schier Technik Slovakia s.r.o. invites you to the seminar: What’s New in SOLIDWORKS 2026 and...

6.11.2025 | This seminar will offer you an overview of the new features in SOLIDWORKS 2026 and SOLIDCAM 2025, along with their add-ons. You will learn about the…
Polymer prices - Correcting feedstock prices and further tightening supply

4.11.2025 | The prices of “commodity” polymers were affected by the following factors last week:

UNIPLAST BRNO invites you to a professional seminar: Mold Design and Production in the Czech...

30.10.2025 | Are you concerned about the economics and sustainability of production? The seminar will bring a unique moderated discussion with leading experts…
Stäubli at K 2025: Launch of two new products!

29.10.2025 | The K Show, which takes place every three years in Germany, is a major international event for the Fluid Connectors division and a unique…