BASF’s ultra-light polyurethane utility pole
Boldur utility poles can now help disaster-prone countries to strengthen their power grid and recover rapidly after disasters.
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Lanxess new high performance prepolymers production up and running in Brazil
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess has started the production of high performance prepolymers at its site in Porto Feliz, Brazil. With this measure, the Urethane Systems business unit is expanding its production capacity for prepolymers.
Running to the future: BASF bolsters investment in footwear segment
BASF announces new investments to strengthen its global footwear presence: opening new Footwear Development Centers in the US and Thailand, launching a Footwear Innovation Center in Taiwan, and expanding the Footwear Development Center in Italy.
BASF to reshape organization
In the course of the strategy implementation, BASF expects a reduction of a total of around 6,000 positions worldwide until the end of 2021.
Sabic addressing global trends through ''Making a world of difference together'' at K 2019
Sabic, a global leader in the chemical industry, is to highlight its commitment to circular solutions and reducing plastics waste under the theme of “Making a world of difference together”.
Cooperation between Borealis and Erema tackles challenge of plastics recyclability
Borealis and the Erema Group have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the purpose of deepening their cooperation in the field of mechanical recycling.
Borealis’ EverMinds ambition moves industry one step closer to plastics circularity
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, announces the introduction of a new plastics recycling technology, Borcycle.
BASF’s plastic additive shields 5G base stations from UV light
Shenzhen Xingshengdi New Materials Co., Ltd, a manufacturer of communication equipment, electronics and electrical appliances in China, has used BASF’s plastic additives to produce 5G base stations for major international telecommunications companies.
Wacker expands silicone elastomer production in China
Wacker inaugurated a new production line for silicone elastomers at its Zhangjiagang site in China.
Kraiburg TPE meets railway standards
Flame-retardant Thermoplastic Elastomers for railway applications.
BASF light stabilizers protect oil spill barriers from degradation by sunlight
Additives package provides long-lasting protection to oil spill barriers against harsh weather conditions.
Clean and safe water
In order to ensure the production of clean and safe water throughout the whole water treatment system, the water treatment company Pentair, London, United Kingdom uses Ultrason E 6020 P
BASF invests in Longwater Advanced Materials Fund
BASF Venture Capital is investing in the Longwater Advanced Materials Fund. This private equity fund is managed by Longwater Investment, a pioneer growth capital investor in advanced materials and chemistry-related technologies in China.
Lanxess offers economic alternatives to polyamide 66
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess will once again have its own stand at the ''Fuse Box Meets Dryer – Plastics in E&E Applications'' conference of the Süddeutsche Kunststoffzentrum.
BASF to build engineering plastics and thermoplastic polyurethanes plants
First plants at integrated Verbund site will contribute to global capacity for engineering plastics and TPU
BASF Creation Centers will empower customers in Asia
Three BASF Creation Centers to be launched, in Shanghai, Tokyo, and Mumbai
Safic-Alcan opens a new subsidiary in Greece
Safic-Alcan is pleased to announce that it has formed a new subsidiary, Safic-Alcan Hellas, for servicing the Greek market, effective immediately. Safic-Alcan Hellas is based in Athens and will manage warehousing locally.
Lanxess achieved stable growth in the first quarter of 2019
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess has made a solid start to the new fiscal year despite the weakening economy.
BASF is introducing X-Swift
Introducing X-Swift: Swiftly shaping the athleisure shoe market with material innovations and the latest footwear technology
Southeast Asia: a wild card in the global plastics industry
The Asian region is buckling down on major trends and issues to achieve a future “perfect” economic growth, which will have a ripple effect on the plastics industry.
BASF plastic additives protect the roof at Incheon Airport’s Terminal 2
BASF’s plastic additives package is helping to protect the roof at Incheon Airport’s Terminal 2, with thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) sheets produced by Wonpoong Corporation in South Korea under the brand name SuperGuardTM.
BASF signs exclusive contract with Lactips
BASF signs exclusive contract with Lactips to market bio-based and biodegradable films for home care as well as industrial and institutional cleaning applications
Lanxess to deploy artificial intelligence in product development
Partnership with materials AI leader Citrine Informatics.
OMV and Borealis extend their partnership
OMV and Borealis are exploring synergies in order to establish a circular economy.
Plastic Jewels - colour creations in cooperation with BASF
Plastic Jewels is the name of the new series of beautiful polymer colours, developed and realized by Gabriel-Chemie and styled with Colors & Effects Pigments from BASF.
BASF Group increases sales
In the first quarter of 2019, BASF Group sales rose by 3% year on year to €16.2 billion.
Safic-Alcan Polska achieves ISO 9001-2015
Safic-Alcan Polska, subsidiary of the Safic-Alcan Group, the independent specialty chemicals distributor, is proud to announce that it has successfully achieved ISO 9001-2015 Certification in Quality Management Systems from LL-C.
Material innovations for batteries and electromobility
Lanxess offering products and solutions along the value chain of lithium-ion batteries.
New friction modifier from Lanxess
Lanxess launches lubricant additive for passenger car and high-performance engine oils.
Successfully proven brine treatment
Cologne - a leading producer of chlor-alkali products on the Indian market benefits from the improved efficiency of his chlor-alkali electrolysis by applying the new Lewatit MDS TP 208 as ion exchange resin from Lanxess.
DSM launched a new, bio-based self-matting resin
DSM introduces ultimate self-matting bio-based solution for flooring
140 technologies to debut at Chinaplas 2019
Very soon Chinaplas 2019 will open its door in Guangzhou, China, for international exhibitors and visitors.
BASF opens innovative research center for catalysts and processes
BASF today officially opened a pioneering research center at the heart of the Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, close to the famous Ammonia Lab.
Lanxess expands benzyl alcohol capacity
Expansion by 30 percent at German site in Krefeld-Uerdingen. Further debottlenecking measures planned in India.
The 5G era: Chinaplas fosters innovation in the electrical and electronics industries
Chinaplas 2019, a technology-oriented and innovation-driven trade fair, will return to the China Import and Export Fair Complex, Pazhou, Guangzhou, and run from May 21-24, 2019.
Achieving flame-retardant properties without red phosphorus
Lanxess offers alternatives to polyamide 66 compounds containing red phosphorus.