OQ set to expand polymer horizons at Chinaplas 2021
OQ looks forward to attending this year's Chinaplas in Shenzhen, from 13th – 16th April 2021, and showcasing its diversified solutions and products as part of their expanding polymer portfolio.
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SABIC and Polyray collaborate to introduce certified renewable polycarbonate
SABIC and Polyray announced their collaboration for the use of SABIC’s Lexan polycarbonate (PC) resin based on certified renewable feedstock in the lenses of several eyewear end applications such as sunglasses, safety glasses and sports goggles.
Borealis appoints Katja Tautscher as Senior Vice President Legal and Compliance
Borealis announces the appointment of Katja Tautscher (49) as Senior Vice President Legal and Compliance as well as Human Resources (ad interim), effective 1 March 2021.
Over 100 million PET bottles are upcycled into SABIC’s LNP Elcrin iQ products
Since the introduction of LNP Elcrin iQ materials in late 2019, SABIC has helped divert more than 100 million single-use 16.9 oz. (50 cl) PET water bottles from landfills and incinerators.
New rejoin PCR masterbatch makes 100% PCR a reality for polyolefin packaging
Avient today announced the launch of Rejoin PCR Masterbatch for polyolefin packaging applications. Made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyolefin as a carrier resin, Rejoin PCR Masterbatch can enable a bottle or part to be manufactured from 100 percent PCR.
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and BASF develop new manufacturing cellfor high-performance polymers
Creating tomorrow’s polymer innovations starts with understanding the chemical and mechanical performance and processing conditions of materials.
Ampacet introduces Dallol Collection with vibrant colors emanating from Africa
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced the Dallol Collection, a masterbatch designed to impart a modern, dynamic vibrancy to injection molded parts.
Wacker to raise prices for silicones globally
Wacker is to raise prices for its entire silicones product range. The price increases vary between 10 and 20 percent and will be effective for material shipped from April onwards, as customer contracts allow.
Lanxess raises prices for compounds
Specialty chemicals group Lanxess is increasing prices for its engineering plastics with immediate effect or as contracts allow. The adjustment affects Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The increase for individual products of the brands is as follows
FKuR and SKYi establish joint venture in India
A decade of successful collaboration between FKuR Kunststoff GmbH and India's SKYi Innovations LLP, acting as distributors of the FKuR bioplastics range, has laid the foundation for a promising presence in the Indian market.
Lanxess to hold Virtual Days EMEA
Lanxess is hosting the Virtual Days EMEA: From April 19 to 23, 2021, existing and potential customers of the specialty chemicals company can learn about new product developments, technologies and general industry trends at the online event.
Gabriel-Chemie extends its near infra-red detectable black masterbatch product range
Worldwide plastics recycling has been moving at a high pace. Most international brands have set themselves the goal to offer only recyclable-packed products by 2025.
Biesterfeld appointed exclusive distributor of Evonik’s Coatings Additives Business Line
Biesterfeld is expanding its long-term partnership in the field of paints and varnishes with manufacturer Evonik, one of the world's leading manufacturers of chemical specialities.
Southeast Asia: a growth frontier in the new normal
A US$1-trillion loss from the pandemic, estimated by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), is an expensive lesson to learn for global economies while recovery anticipated remaining lethargic in 2021.
bp and SABIC embark on new cooperation for products from advanced plastics recycling
bp and SABIC have just signed a new agreement to work together to drive circular economy in the petrochemical activities at the Gelsenkirchen (Germany) chemical complex. Building on a long established relationship between the two companies at the production site, the new collaboration will help to increase production of certified circular products.
Polykemi and Rondo Plast presents Complus
Polykemi and Rondo Plast presents the Complus Concept, giving multiple choices of several materials, based on both virgin and recycled raw materials. The compounds all have similar properties but are adapted for different injection moulded parts within an assembled product.
R&P Polyplastic summed up the results of the year 2020
Regardless of global economic tremors caused by the COVID-19 pandemic R&P Polyplastic managed to maintain the sales amount on the level of 2019. The enterprise increased profitability, implemented a number of large-scale projects and shaped plans for the future.
Bio-Fed and Febo S.p.A. intensify cooperation
The cooperation between the Cologne-based company Bio-Fed and Febo S.p.A., which was already started in 2016, will be further intensified in 2021.
Milliken’s ColorDirection 2022 brings Emerging Confidence to fragile optimism
As the world recovers from a fragile time of vulnerability people have an Emerging Confidence that positive choices can make a difference in our daily lives, with care and respect high on the agenda.
Holland Colours offers PET bottlers and drink brands more options
Low dosing, enhanced recyclability and major reductions in scrap rate and energy consumption – Holland Colours is expanding its TasteGuard range of additives for PET with the addition of two new AA scavenger products.
The new star among the standards - the heat-stabilized Ultramid
BASF is now expanding its polyphthalamide (PPA) portfolio of Ultramid Advanced with carbon-fiber reinforced grades with fillings of 20, 30 and 40 percent.
MOL Group 2030+, an update of the company’s long-term strategy
The Board of Directors reviewed and approved “MOL Group 2030+”, an update of the company’s long-term strategy fully integrated with a new sustainability strategy and complemented with a longer-term vision and ambitions beyond 2030.
Movacolor introduces new features in unique dosing software
This week, Movacolor launches a new version of its leading software for dosing plastic additives. "Although we were already able to fulfill many customer requests with the previous software version, we challenged ourselves, being the leader in dosing technology, to go even further."
K.D. Feddersen and Ascend Performance Materials seal their new cooperation
Hamburg-based plastics distributor K.D. Feddersen is now distributing polyamide compounds from Ascend Performance Materials, the world's largest fully integrated manufacturer of polyamide 6.6, in Germany and most other European countries.
Polyglass chooses Amut to increase production capacity for TPO membranes
Polyglass S.p.A has chosen Amut as a strategic partner to increase its production capacity for TPO membranes.
Sukano masterbatches now tested and confirmed effective against SARS-Cov-2
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has helped raise awareness about the importance of hygiene and health all over the world. The demand for surfaces that do not play a possible role in transmitting a virus has increased - be it in packaging, textiles, industrial or medical applications.
Lanxess inaugurates nitrous oxide reduction plant in Antwerp
Lanxess has taken another major step on the road to climate neutrality: the specialty chemicals company inaugurated a nitrous oxide reduction plant at its site in Antwerp on February 10, Belgium.
Lanxess increases prices for inorganic pigments
The fields of application for synthetic iron and chromium oxide pigments from specialty chemicals company Lanxess are broad. Bayferrox and Colortherm are the main product groups used for coloration in the construction, paints and coatings and plastics industry.
Borealis starts sales process for nitrogen business
Borealis has decided to start a process divesting its nitrogen business unit including fertilizer, technical nitrogen and melamine products.
Ampacet extends ScratchShield line
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has added two products to the ScratchShield line of additives that help to protect plastic products against scratching and abrasion without impacting gloss or mechanical properties of the resin.
Avient ColorForward experts predict pandemic likely to influence color preferences
Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced that Avient ColorWorks™ has launched ColorForward 2022.
Increasing complexity of automotive LED lighting designs
The trend toward developing complex, intricate automotive lighting designs using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) has created a need for high-performance thermoplastics with exceptional flow and easy mold release.
Gabriel-Chemie presents Colour Vision N°21
Just in time for the beginning of 2021, Gabriel-Chemie is launching the 21st edition of its coveted Colour Vision.
High international rating from Coface received by R&P Polyplastic
В+ credit rate characterizes R&P Polyplastic as a large business with stable financial state and sufficient safety margin necessary for effective pursuit of activities amid market turbulence.
SABIC and Plastic Energy set to start construction of pionieering advanced recycling unit
SABIC and Plastic Energy are set to commence construction on the first commercial unit to produce its flagship certified circular polymers, part of the Trucircle portfolio, which are made from the upcycling of mixed and used plastic.
Avient to expand color concentrate capabilities in Vietnam
Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, will complete an expansion of existing production capabilities for color concentrates at its Binh Duong site in Vietnam by next month.