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Gastop-Flex, a masterbatch solution designed to reduce gas transmission rates in flexible applications and help product designers to optimise their packaging to meet circular economy requirements.
The launch of the new carbon reduced masterbatch underlines and expands Gabriel-Chemie's sustainability strategy even further and offers customers a climate-frendly 10% carbon reduced alternative
At K 2022 in Düsseldorf, Akro-Plastic GmbH, Bio-Fed, AF-Color and K.D. Feddersen Ueberseegesellschaft mbH will present their product ranges on a joint booth at the new location in Hall 6, C52.
Global manufacturer demonstrates circularity through plastics additives showcase
Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has announced the introduction of an all-new product portfolio dedicated to polymer modification.
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has added REC-NIR-BLACK PE 512 for black flexible applications to its carbon-free REC-NIR-BLACK masterbatch range.
Agristab, next-generation UV stabilizer range, extends UV resistance of multi-season greenhouse films subjected to high pesticide use
Gabriel-Chemie in cooperation with Vivi Srl produce sustainable polypropylene ideally for the furniture of all kind
MyOrganizer – your ideal tool for preparing for the K 2022 trade fair
Ampacet introduces UVProtect, a new generation of long-lasting UV stabilizers designed to extend the life of polyolefin-based plastics used in outdoor applications.
BASF will increase production capacity for its hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) at sites located in Pontecchio Marconi, Italy and Lampertheim, Germany.
After the fire incident on 20.11.2021 at the AF-COLOR plant in the industrial area Scheid 27, Niederzissen (Rhineland-Palatinate), normal operations can be resumed from 28.02.2022.
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced SunChill color masterbatches designed to decrease the thermal load of dark plastic items exposed to sunlight and hot weather conditions.
In 2023, as the world celebrates a resilience greater than we could have hoped for, Milliken & Company’s ColorDirection Bold Unity presents a collection of connected tones powerful in impact and vulnerable in expression, colors that can sing gentle harmonies or raise the roof with vibrancy.
Interview with Ralf Krueger, Lanxess Regional Head EMEA
Lanxess is the first manufacturer of synthetic iron oxide pigments to offer verified environmental product declarations (EPDs) for selected product groups.
BASF launches a new service offering, RegXcellence, for its plastic additives customers which enables targeted access to a range of global regulatory support.
Plastics that smell good - what sounds like a vision of the future is currently being put into practice in a development project at Grafe, with its headquarters in Blankenhain. The first result is a masterbatch for PP, which releases a scent by means of a fragrance-active substance.
Ampacet announces the launch of BioRange+ masterbatch solutions designed for compostable plastic applications.
Gabriel-Chemie develops new masterbatch for post-industrial PA. The new masterbatch enables a sustainable stadium seat production
Ampacet launches ProVitalTM+ Colors, medical-grade color masterbatch solutions
Ampacet Introduces OdorClear: Powerful Wide Spectrum Odor-absorbing Masterbatches OdorClear range of innovative odor-absorbing masterbatches designed to optimize the use of post-consumer recycled material.
Gabriel-Chemie launches new product range named MaxiBlue and MaxiLoop The introduction of the new product range underlines and extends Gabriel-Chemie's sustainabiliyy strategy even further and offers customers a climate-friendly alternative to fossile products.
Milliken to highlight an expanding portfolio of polymer additive solutions at Interplastica 2022 The company’s commitment to sustainability will be on full display
Approximately CHF 60 million investment to significantly expand production capacity of Clariant’s Exolit OP range of flame retardants
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, announces the doubling of its production capacity with the addition of new color production lines in Dudelange, Luxembourg.
Wacker is showcasing two additives for processing biodegradable plastics at the 16th European Bioplastics Conference: its Vinnex additive system based on polyvinylacetate technology and its silicone-based performance additive Genioplast for thermoplastics and engineering plastics.
Towards the end of the year, the PVC industry is still confronted with the difficult supply situation and the ongoing price increases on the market. Force majeure statements continue. Prices for electricity and gas rise incredibly. The situation hits the whole plastics industry value chain hard.
AF-Color has used the past few months intensively to further develop its existing portfolio and to finalise new products. A particular focus was on masterbatches for future-oriented and sustainable applications.
Safic-Alcan, a global specialty chemicals distributor, is pleased to announce the expansion of its distribution agreement with Labema in Portugal, Poland, South Africa, Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Ampacet introduces the Smoothies Collection, masterbatches reflecting the natural components of six fruit mixtures in robust color pathways that have recently dominated fashion runways. The underlying messages of health and escapism permeate the collection.
Proell's core business lies in the development of custom-made chemical products for coating/decorating plastics and other materials, as well as innovative ink systems for IMD/FIM technology, and screen and pad printing inks.
After one year without trade fairs, the companies of the Feddersen Group are finally looking forward to meeting their business partners in person again at Fakuma 2021. They will be coming up with a whole bouquet of new products and services to provide ideas and inspiration for new, future-oriented and sustainable applications.
Plastics and additives distributor Biesterfeld Plastic has appointed Steen Jensen as the new General Manager of Scandinavian subsidiary Biesterfeld Nordic AB. In September 2021 Steen Jensen will succeed Eric Lundén, who is moving on from the company after six successful years.
Worldwide plastics recycling is reaching a rapid pace. Black and coloured plastics, however, place the biggest challenge on the separation and sorting in plastics recycling.
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced Nucleant PP 4000389-E, a nucleating additive designed to improve polypropylene mechanical properties and stiffness.