Plastics Review | Issue - 2 | 2026 | Jan 26 - Feb 1

Featured Articles

• Cover Story : In this issue, the cover story features an in-depth conversation with Umakant Savdekar, Managing Director of Phychem Technologies Ltd., a respected leader in India’s rotational moulding ecosystem. The discussion explores the evolution of rotational moulding as a “quiet achiever” within plastics, highlighting the growing importance of material science, powder consistency, shop-floor discipline, and standards-driven quality. Drawing from his journey as an entrepreneur, materials specialist, and Past President of StAR, Mr. Savdekar shares practical insights on upgrading product quality, addressing real-world moulding challenges, expanding into export markets, and adopting advanced materials, automation, and sustainability-focused practices that will shape the future of rotomoulding in India and beyond

• Plastics News : The Plastics News section in this issue highlights key global developments shaping the plastics and polymer industry, with a strong focus on automation, advanced materials, sustainability, and quality standards. It covers successful implementation of standardized automation and robotics in injection moulding to improve productivity, flexibility, and energy efficiency, alongside major product launches in pigments, recycled-content polymers, and high-performance materials for packaging, automotive, cosmetics, and technical applications. The section also reports on important industry milestones such as new certifications in aerospace and defence manufacturing, innovations in recycled and low-carbon polymers, and upcoming major exhibitions and networking initiatives, offering readers a concise snapshot of technology trends, market direction, and innovation priorities across the global plastics value chain

• Upcoming Events:  Medical Polymers Week 2026, Polymer Composite Week 2026, FUnctional Film Week 2026, HollowPlast Week 206