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Opportunities for the textile and plastics industry and innovations in the high-altitude outdoor sector: follow the ASTER project

ASTER, a European project financed by the Interreg Alpine Space program, aims to support innovation in the plastics and textiles sectors, particularly through the development of high-altitude outdoor products.

Polymeris and the 10 project partners met in Erlangen, Germany, to take stock after 6 months of the project and prepare the next steps.

In an unstable international context, Polymeris is closely monitoring the evolution of US customs measures. Following the introduction of 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum and then on imports of automobiles and certain auto parts, the Trump administration has introduced an additional 10% tariff on U.S. imports from the European Union for a period of 90 days from April 9. This measure replaces an additional surtax of 20%, originally scheduled to take effect on the same date, but suspended for 90 days. Polymeris is planning two key events to support its members' international development.

JEC World 2025 once again brought together the key players in the composites industry, confirming its importance as a key event for innovation and international collaboration. Polymeris was present in two pavilions, alongside Techtera and the IDEALISTE project consortium, and accompanied eight of its members throughout the show.

Rich and dynamic exchanges

The show was punctuated by numerous meetings, notably during networking cocktails organized with members and European partners. These events provided an opportunity to forge links, exchange ideas on projects and open the door to new collaborations. Members and project partners were given the opportunity to present themselves and identify possible synergies.