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Plastpol 2020 postponed
The organisers inform that Plastpol 2020 has been rescheduled to take place on 6 - 9 October in Kielce.
Lanxess achieves full-year target despite challenging environment
Lanxess had a successful fiscal year 2019. EBITDA pre exceptionals increased by 3.3 percent to EUR 1.019 billion. The earnings came in roughly in the middle of the range of EUR 1.00 billion to EUR 1.05 billion. In the previous year, the company generated earnings of EUR 986 million.
European Commission adopted a new Circular Economy Action Plan
Yesterday, the European Commission adopted a new Circular Economy Action Plan - one of the main building blocks of the European Green Deal, Europe's new agenda for sustainable growth.
Masterchem is now Masterchem Logoplaste
Logoplaste is proud to announce that Masterchem, a leading Polish manufacturer of PET bottles, jars, preforms and caps, is now part of the Logoplaste Group. As of 3rd March, the company will be known as Masterchem Logoplaste and will be led by CEO, Piotr Wasilewski.
R&P Polyplastic announces full-year 2019 financial results
Research and Production Enterprise “Polyplastic” announced Full-Year 2019 Financial Results. The conference was held in its Head Office in Moscow.
Sukano NIR detectable Black Masterbatch included on French positive list by Citeo and Cotrep
Sukano, a global masterbatch specialist for PET, PLA and specialty resins, has been certified according to the Cotrep recyclability test protocol and will be featured in the Citeo positive list.
BÜFA Composite Systems establishes new distribution companies for composite specialities
From 3 March 2020, Rastede-based chemical company will offer complete portfolio to composites manufacturers, including Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Finland, Great Britain and Ireland.
Biesterfeld appointed to distribute Ethylene Copolymers from Westlake Chemical in Europe
Biesterfeld will begin to distribute Specialty Polymers from Westlake Chemical®. With immediate effect, the company will distribute the Elevate EVA, EMAC / EBAC and Tymax products throughout Europe, including the UK and Ireland.
Fakuma 2020: Digitalisation and Circular Economy
Roughly 2000 exhibitors are expected to participate at the 27th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing in Friedrichshafen from the 13th through the 17th of October, 2020.
Polystyrene proven to be one of the best sortable plastics in the waste stream
Under the umbrella of Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), Tomra, a recognised leader in waste collection via deposit systems and sorting, has recently completed tests revealing that polystyrene (PS) is not only made for recycling, but also made for sorting.
Stable credit outlook for European chemicals sector
Specialty chemicals suppliers are likely to face less pressure on their credit quality than integrated or bulk suppliers, which are exposed to more commoditised products. Credit quality could improve if economic growth does not slow too drastically.
Historic machine investment at Polykemi in Sweden
Although the business cycle was lower during the second half of 2019, Polykemi AB continues to deliver very positive results. A contributing factor is a new and highly efficient extruding line - the largest single machine investment so far.
Chemspec Ltd. achieves ISO 9001-2015 Quality Management System Certification
Chemspec, a subsidiary of the Safic-Alcan Group, an independent specialty chemicals distributor, is proud to announce that it has successfully achieved ISO 9001-2015 Certification in Quality Management Systems from Perry Johnson Registrars.
BÜFA appoints AOC Aliancys as its new distribution partner in Italy
BÜFA Composite Systems is extending its long-term collaboration with AOC Aliancys. From 3 March 2020, AOC Aliancys based in Collierville (USA) and Schaffhausen (Switzerland) will be responsible for the distribution of BÜFA specialities on the Italian composites market.
Lanxess product Rely+On Virkon effective against coronavirus
The coronavirus continues to spread. Authorities around the world are therefore tightening measures to stop the further spread of the lung disease. With no vaccine available, disinfection is of the utmost importance.
Borealis polyolefin innovations enable the transition to a lower carbon energy future
Borealis Borlink™ is a crucial component in the energy transition
Milliken & Company finalizes acquisition of Borchers
Invests in sustainable coating additives platform for growth as acquisition closes
DOMO Chemicals completes the acquisition of Solvay’s Performance Polyamides Business in Europe
DOMO Chemicals, a leading producer of high-quality engineering materials for a diverse range of markets, today announced that the company has completed its acquisition of Solvay’s Performance Polyamides Business in Europe.
Gabriel-Chemie presents sustainable colour trends for plastic products
At the beginning of the year, Gabriel-Chemie presented the 20th edition of the successful Colour Vision colour and trend series for the world of plastics
Lanxess honored by CDP for climate protection
LANXESS among the top two percent of companies evaluated worldwide.
Sibur approves 2025 Sustainable Development Strategy
Sibur Holding, Russia’s largest integrated petrochemicals company, announces that its Board of Directors has approved the 2025 Sustainable Development Strategy.
Main topics at Fakuma 2020
Roughly 2000 exhibitors will be provided with a comprehensive overview of all plastics technologies at the 27th Fakuma in Friedrichshafen from the 13th through the 17th of October, 2020.
DOMO Chemicals showcases its innovative solutions at Plastivision 2020
DOMO Chemicals, a leading engineering materials company and a highly integrated solution provider, is already well established in Europe and is growing fast in the US and Asia.
Milliken & Company announces intent to acquire Borchers from The Jordan Company
Acquisition will bolster Milliken’s capabilities in specialty coating additives
BÜFA expands in the UK
As of 3 March 2020, BÜFA Composite Systems will acquire Manningtree-based AOC (UK) Ltd, the leading UK supplier of composite products with over 25 years’ experience in providing distribution and mixing service.
Safic-Alcan extends Eurotec distribution agreement in Poland
Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce that it has extended its distribution partnership with Eurotec in Poland, effective January 1st 2020.
Borealis to acquire NOVA Chemicals ownership interest in Novealis
Borealis AG and NOVA Chemicals Corporation today announced they have reached an agreement for Borealis to buy NOVA Chemicals’ 50% ownership interest in Novealis Holdings LLC.
Evonik and LIKAT achieve breakthrough in carbonylation chemistry
Realization of a "Dream Reaction": First direct carbonylation of 1,3-butadiene successful
Covestro closed sale of European PC sheets business
Covestro has successfully closed the sale of its European polycarbonates sheets business to the Munich-based Serafin Group effective January 2, 2020.
Plastics playing key role in E&E and 5G networking
Plastics are a great enabler. They make many products better, lighter, more attractive, safer, quieter and more durable. In no sector is that truer than in electrical and electronics (E&E).
Plast Eurasia Istanbul reached record-breaking number of visitors
Plast Eurasia Istanbul 2019 brought together 1.085 companies and company representatives from 40 countries and 52.361 professional visitors from 106 countries on the 4-7 December, 2019 in Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center, Istanbul.
Clariant has agreed to sell its Masterbatches business
Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, has agreed to sell its entire Masterbatches business to PolyOne.
Ineos Styrolution receives prestigious ICIS Innovation Award
Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has been chosen joint winner of the ICIS Innovation Awards in the category “Innovation with Best Benefit for Environment and Sustainability”.
Chinaplas 2020 focuses on tapping into potential in Asian markets
As the global economy faces mounting downward pressure and factors of uncertainties, the global plastics and rubber industries are at crossroads.
Find the right additive masterbatch easily online now
Gabriel-Chemie expands the online portal masterofbatch.com with a search tool for additive masterbatch