Fine-Blend is pleased to announce its participation in the AMI Compounding & Recycling Expo, taking place on 23–24 September at Messe Frankfurt in Germany.

This key industry event brings together professionals from across the plastics compounding and recycling sectors to explore the latest innovations, technologies, and solutions driving performance and sustainability. As the crossover between compounding and recycling accelerates, the expo provides a vital platform for the full value chain to collaborate on the next generation of materials.
Conference Presentation: From Waste to Worth
As an exhibitor, Fine-Blend will showcase its latest developments in functional additives for polymer modification at Stand F1108.
The company is also excited to announce that its colleague, Wu Xihao, will be delivering a conference presentation titled "From Waste to Worth: Advanced Additive Strategies for High-Performance Plastic Upcycling."

This presentation addresses one of the most pressing challenges in the circular plastics economy: transforming recycled plastics into high-value engineering materials. By leveraging advanced additive strategies, mechanical recycling can move beyond downcycling toward true upcycling . The session will introduce three key additive technologies that enable this transition:

• Chain Extenders — Designed to restore molecular weight and mechanical properties of recycled polycondensates (e.g., PET, PA, PC), enabling regrinds to meet performance standards for demanding applications. Compatibilizers and reactive additives are proven to counter chain scission degradation that can reduce tensile strength by 20–40% during mechanical recycling .
• Chemical Resistance Agents — Enhance the chemical and environmental stress-crack resistance of recycled plastics, expanding their durability and service life in aggressive environments, making them suitable for more demanding end-use applications.
• Fluorine-Free Wear-Resistant Additives — Deliver superior abrasion and friction performance without fluorine content, offering a sustainable and regulatory-friendly solution for moving parts and high-wear applications.

About Fine-Blend Polymer

Fine-Blend is a technology-driven company specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of innovative functional additives for polymer modification. Since 1996, Fine-Blend has been a pioneer in the compatibilizer field, and was the first domestic manufacturer to commercialize grafted compatibilizers and the first to adopt polymerization technology for compatibilizer production .

With nearly 30 years of expertise, Fine-Blend's products are trusted by leading compounders worldwide, including Covestro, BASF, LG Chem, LOTTE Chemical, SK Chemical, Kingfa, and Pret . Over 40% of its products are exported to Europe, the Americas, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia .

Under its flagship brands — Fine-Blend® (compatibilizers/toughening agents), Eco-Batch® (recycling/circular solutions), Bio-Master® (biodegradable solutions), and Add-Bond® (adhesion promoters/bonding resins) — the company serves industries including high-performance polymer alloy modification, biodegradable material modification, recycled material modification, building materials, composite pipe bonding, multilayer barrier packaging, and new energy.

Visitors to Stand F1108 will have the opportunity to:

• Discover cutting-edge additive technologies for compounding and recycling
• Learn about sustainable solutions for plastic upcycling
• Meet the Fine-Blend team and discuss potential collaborations
• Gain insights into industry trends and future developments
• The event will also feature a comprehensive conference programme with expert speakers delivering technical presentations, industry insights, and forward-looking discussions on topics including the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), advances in mechanical and chemical recycling, and the use of recycled materials in demanding applications .
• The AMI Compounding & Recycling Expo provides a valuable platform for networking, learning, and business development, attracting key decision-makers and innovators from across the plastics industry. Limited exhibition space remains, and attendance at the conference is free of charge upon prior registration .
• For more information and to register, visit: https://www.ami-events.com/ZmE8l3?utm_source=Exhibitor&utm_campaign=26_CRE_EU&utm_medium=PR&RefId=Exhibitor-PR-CRE