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Plastics radiation crosslinking in critical infrastructure
Critical infrastructures and related products such as cables, wires, pipes, hoses and electrical safety components influence our lives every day. Functionality, safety and reliability are basic requirements here.
Film performance is an essential element of technical applications
From October 3 to 5, 2022, Südpack will be attending the 38th International NO-DIG Conference and Exhibition in Helsinki, where it will present its com-prehensive portfolio of high-performance films for technical applications – and above all, its outstanding expertise with regard to tailor-made concepts.
Sirmax Group, a champion of sustainability
The Group was awarded two prestigious supply chain certifications: The ISCC Plus certification for the production of compounds with recycled post-consumer parts and the CSTB certification for the elastomechanical properties of Xelter S.
Continuous tube die centering for precise wall thickness with maximum material savings
Exact wall thicknesses are of particular importance in the production of rubber tubes. If the wall thickness is too thin, quality is compromised – but if the wall is too thick, more material is needed in the production process.
Sebastian Bondestam becomes the new TEPPFA president
TEPPFA, the leading voice of plastic pipe system producers in Europe, is pleased to announce that the General Assembly unanimously voted Sebastian Bondestam as the new president for the next two years with immediate effect.
battenfeld-cincinnati supplies several complete production lines for Ceramin floors to Classen
The sustainable plastic floor boards made of Ceramin by Classen for healthy living are recently being produced on a complete extrusion line with a Multi-Touch roll stack from battenfeld-cincinnati Germany GmbH.
Covestro extends film production in Germany
Covestro is expanding its production capacities for thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Films in the Platilon range, as well as the associated infrastructure and logistics.
Ampacet introduces UVProtect, a new generation of UV stabilizers for outdoor plastics
Ampacet introduces UVProtect, a new generation of long-lasting UV stabilizers designed to extend the life of polyolefin-based plastics used in outdoor applications.
Polish profile manufacturer expands with space-saving extrusion solution
battenfeld-cincinnati supports long-standing customer with moderniza-tion and extension of its production
Ninth SFXmagnus rotary filtration system commissioned at MP3 in Italy
ABS/PMMA sheet manufacturer future proofs its extrusion lines by retrofitting them with rotary filtration systems for processing regrind
Ampacet SunChill™ color masterbatch reduces heat build-up in dark plastics exposed to sunlight
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.
Selena Group on track towards sustainable development
Selena Group establishes a new sustainability department. It will be tasked with designing solutions for buildings that meet the strictest environmental requirements, such as LEED and BREEAM certification.
Fibrolux supplies over 16km of pultruded deck beams for Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Bridge
Fibrolux has supplied more than 16km of a large-scale custom fiberglass pultrusion that enabled the refurbishment of the 1km Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Bridge in Torun, Poland with double width pedestrian and cycling walkways.
R&P Polyplastic modified the material by request of the client from Poland
R&P Polyplastic modified the material by request of the client from Poland Armamid PA6-4T grade, previously produced only in natural color, was modified in accordance with the color specifications of the end user.
KraussMaffei at JEC Connect Lightweight construction solutions for the building and automotive industries
KraussMaffei will welcome the visitors with a comprehensive information package on lightweight technologies at JEC Connect, which this year will take place as an online event on June 1st - 2nd.
Plastics continues to address demands in building & construction
As an end market, building and construction has long been one of the biggest consumers of plastic and polymer composite materials. Applications are diverse, and range from roofing, decks, siding, fencing and insulation, to pipes, flooring, solar panels, windows and doors, and more.
Utech Europe International Polyurethanes Event rescheduled to 16-18 November 2021
Utech Europe, the world-leading polyurethanes exhibition and conference taking place at the MECC in Maastricht, the Netherlands has been rescheduled to 16-18 November 2021
Ideal for large-diameter pipes - less sagging, better quality
First Israeli pipe manufacturer investing in new-generation high-performance extruder from battenfeld-cincinnatiю
Plastics industry - long way to recovery
It was expected that the lifting of the restrictions would not bring an immediate recovery. Moreover, in some cases, the relaxation and lifting of stay at home restrictions has led to a reduction in demand and associated production.
Halogen-free grade FR8101 enhances safety of low voltage cables
Halogen-free grade FR8101 enhances safety of low voltage cables used in highly demanding environments
Plastic pipes play a significant role in fighting COVID-19 spread
TEPPFA calls on EU and Member State authorities to list drinking water, sanitation and waste water and their supply chains as vital under COVID 19 restrictive measures.
Borealis launches ADCA-free HE1355 for telecommunications cables
Borealis launches innovative, ADCA-free compound HE1355 for telecommunications cables. It is world’s first chemically-foamed, high density polyethylene grade free of azodicarbonamide
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).
The PE100+ Association celebrates its 20th anniversary
The PE100+ Association celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Founded in 1999 to assure consistent quality at the highest level in the production and application of materials for PE100 pressure pipes, it is just as relevant today as it ever was.
New EN standard for stormwater boxes
CEN has published a new set of standards for stormwater boxes. The new standards simplify the existing complicated market situation in Europe with a myriad of local standards, quality marks and approvals and make it easier for designers and purchasers to compare.
H+E on course for success
In the first half of 2019, H+E GmbH continues its strong growth from the previous financial year
Tests confirm 100-Year+ lifetime for PVC and PE pipes
Practical experiences gathered and technical assessments carried out support that unplasticised (PVC-U), high impact polyvinyl chloride (PVC-Hi) and polyethylene (PE) buried pipes have an expected service lifetime of over 100 years.
VinylPlus Product Label: the sustainability mark for PVC products
The VinylPlus Product Label is the new sustainability mark making it simpler for customers, specifiers and markets to identify the PVC building and construction products delivering the highest functional performance and contribution to sustainability.
PSE Europe 2019 focusses on polyurethane
At PSE Europe 2019, the 2nd International Exhibition for Polyurethane Solutions, held 26–28 March 2019 at the MOC in Munich, Germany, everything revolves around innovative PU applications.
A world premiere: the first PlasticRoad bike path
The first PlasticRoad bike path was recently opened in Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands.
Threepart sandwich, one thermoplastic, many possibilities
Manufacturing sandwich structures for airplane interiors cost effectively and quickly: With the polyethersulfone Ultrason E from BASF, manufacturers of interior airplane components can now take a great step forward in achieving this goal.
Sabic launches new heavy-duty panels
Sabic announces the launch of Stadeck, its new heavy- duty panel for the building and construction industry.
Pipelife takes over Isoterm, the specialist in pre-insulated pipes
Pipelife Norge takes over Isoterm AS, a producer of frost-resistant and pre-insulated plastic pipes based in Norway.
DSM launches new Coating Resins website
Royal DSM has launched its new Coating Resins website with the aim of giving the coating industry a greater insight into the bright science and application expertise driving new levels of performance in coatings.
The first PlasticRoad bike path comes in Netherlands
The municipality of Zwolle and the province of Overijssel have committed to the first PlasticRoad pilot project. In September the first PlasticRoad will be constructed in Zwolle and in another location in the province a few months later.