The European plastics industry: hoping for the best, preparing for the worst
In the run-up to K 2019, the European plastics industry faces challenges on several fronts.
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A strong first half year of 2019 for Polykemi AB
After several years with strong growth, Polykemi AB continues to deliver very strong results. During the first half of 2019, the company has gained 71 new businesses.
Albis at K 2019
Albis will present a range of high-performance plastics, compound solutions and master batches at K 2019, the trade fair in Dusseldorf, Germany (hall 8-B3/stand A61) from October 16 to 23, 2019.
Lanxess to sell its chrome chemicals business to Brother Enterprises
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess is selling its chrome chemicals business to Brother Enterprises, a Chinese leather chemicals producer. Both companies today, August 12, 2019, signed a respective agreement.
BASF light stabilizers increase lifespan of floating solar panel systems
Pontoons for floating solar panel systems can last longer under intense sunlight, thanks to light stabilizers from BASF.
Ineos Styrolution hosts ceremony for its new 100kt ASA plant in Bayport
Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, today announces that the company hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 100tk ASA (acrylonitrile styrene acrylate) plant in Bayport, Texas.
Lanxess expands masterbatch range for efficient rubber reinforcement
At K 2019, the international trade show for plastics and rubber taking place in Düsseldorf from October 16 to 23, Lanxess will be showcasing new masterbatches for manufacturing reinforced rubber parts.
Proell at K 2019
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.
Near-infrared masterbatch for recycling black and coloured plastics
Plastics` recycling in the EU has increased by almost 80 % since 2006. During the same period, landfill disposal has significantly declined by 43%.
Low-free prepolymers from Lanxess
Specialty chemicals company Lanxessis well prepared for the planned EU restriction on diisocyanates.
Sibur and Gazprom Neft to develop PP production in Omsk
Sibur and Gazprom Neft have consolidated 100% of the authorised capital in Poliom, a polypropylene plant in Omsk. Sibgazpolimer, a joint venture of the two companies, has signed an agreement to acquire a 50% stake in Poliom from the Titan Group.
Ineos Styrolution receives Global Supplier Award 2019 from Bosch
Ineos Styrolution received the award in the category “Purchasing of direct materials - Consumer goods” making the company rank globally among the best suppliers of Bosch as a supplier of technology and services.
NEO Group adds a 3rd production line
Now Europe’s 2nd-Largest PET supplier, NEO Group installed 4 BKG pelletizers, gear pumps, and other components directly from their original shipping boxes.
Asahi Kasei introduces family of glass-reinforced PP Thermylene P11
Asahi Kasei has launched Thermylene P11, a next-generation family of glass-reinforced polypropylene (PP) compounds with unprecedented strength.
K 2019 - New products from plastic waste
BASF customers showcase prototypes made from chemically recycled material.
New Colors & Effects pigments meet emerging industry requirements at K 2019
BASF will present innovation highlights from its broad range of Colors & Effects pigments for plastic applications at the K trade fair in Dusseldorf, Germany, from October 16th to 23th, in hall 5 at booth C41.
Arlanxeo seeks to extend global R&D network
Arlanxeo seeks to extend global R&D network through strategic collaboration with Dhahran Techno Valley Company in Saudi Arabia
Novel Tinuvin NOR light and heat stabilizer for high end agricultural plastics
BASF, the global leader in the field of high-quality and innovative antioxidants and light stabilizers world-wide, expands its NOR technology to help farmers continuously produce in a sustainable way.
Polykemi is preparing for an electric future
Polykemi Ystad Sweden has for more than 50 years successfully developed and produced customer adapted thermoplastic compounds for the automotive industry, among others.
Multilayer packaging: innovative and sustainable
BASF, Borealis, Südpack and Zott present prototypes of food packaging made from 100% recycled material
Asahi Kasei’s Tenactm POM with the world’s lowest VOC emission level
Asahi Kasei’s copolymer polyacetal resin (POM) Tenactm -C Z4520 has been certified as an eco-friendly green material by the China Automotive Technology & Research Center (CATARC) for its outstanding low VOC emission performance.
BASF will present new products from plastic waste at K 2019
More and more companies from the plastics industry are working on improving the recyclability of plastics and thus helping to create a circular economy.
Ineos Styrolution collaborates with Indaver Aiming
Ineos Styrolution announces today a collaboration with Indaver nv, a European waste management company with large-scale treatment facilities in the port of Antwerp headquartered in Belgium, driving forward chemical recycling for polystyrene in Europe.
Large, lightweight and torsionally stiff
Tepex dynalite continuous-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite sheets from specialty chemicals company Lanxess can be used to manufacture even large, highly integrated structural components for automotive lightweight design.
Online-paintable fuel filler flap made from PBT
Customized compounds based on polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) can be a cost-effective alternative to high-performance thermoplastics in the production of fuel filler flaps.
Fakuma 2020: digitalisation, networking and sustainability
Everybody who’s anybody in the field of plastics processing will meet at the 27th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing in Friedrichshafen from the 13th through the 17th of October, 2020.
Clean and safe water
High-purity Ultrason E for ultra-filtration water treatment membranes. Polyethersulfone enables high flux membranes with excellent virus and bacteria removal.
Durable star wheels for waste sorting
Lanxess’s Urethane Systems business unit has developed an alternative to synthetic rubber for producing star wheels for material separation plants and material transport.
Huntsman delivers new dimension in 3D printing
New urethanes product platform unveiled at K preview ahead of main launch at K 2019
Empowering customers to innovate with the Ultramid Advanced portfolio
BASF’s engineering plastics of the Ultramid family have a long and very successful history in metal replacement.
Steering column switch housing made from polyamide 6
Polyamide 6 and 66 are very similar in terms of their characteristics. Polyamide 66 can therefore be replaced by polyamide 6 in many applications.
Sustainable value by lasermarked wood-looks
Today‘s consumer wants to be approached innovatively and personally by a creative packaging design and marketing concept.
Ineos Styrolution collaborates with Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller
Ineos Styrolution collaborates with Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller to develop chemical recycling solution for polystyreneIneos Styrolution.
Ultradur - one fits all
On the occasion of this year’s K fair, BASF will launch and present its new product Ultradur B6551 LNI for extrusion and the worldwide first thermoformable PBT Ultradur B6560 M2 FC TF.
Lanxess addresses topics of new mobility, urbanization and digitalization at K 2019
Lanxess will be presenting a broad portfolio at the international trade fair for plastics and rubber K 2019. On its 700 square meter stand, the specialty chemicals company will focus primarily on the topics of new mobility, urbanization and digitalization.
Safic-Alcan extends distribution agreement with Albemarle Corporation
Safic-Alcan, an international specialty chemicals distributor, is pleased to announce the extension of its distribution agreement with Albemarle Corporation, a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, effective immediately.