SLENTITE wins 2018 German Design Award
SLENTITE, the high-performance insulation material from BASF based on PU aerogel, has received the 2018 German Design Award from the Design Council.
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Polyurethane incorporated into the Olympic Village
Silicone construction, polyurethane and coating technologies from Dow, the Official Chemistry Company of the Olympic Games, are incorporated into the Olympic Village and Modular Houses.
SABIC adds unique PP Ultra Melt Strength resin to its portfolio
Close collaboration with our partners in the value chain has enabled SABIC to build up a large bank of knowledge on foaming technologies, and to develop a dedicated, diverse global foam portfolio, applicable in almost all industrial applications.
battenfeld-cincinnati: Upgrade opens up new markets
Inoutic has just ordered a coextrusion solution from its long-standing machine supplier battenfeld-cincinnati. The profile manufacturer has decided for the third time to upgrade and extend an existing mono extrusion line and to transform it into a coextrusion line.
TEPPFA launches international Discover Plastics campaign
Curated by TEPPFA and in partnership with four National Associations, Discover Plastics drives awareness of the natural suitability of plastic pipes for sewer and stormwater applications.
BASF develops a material for window profiles based on Ultradur
BASF has developed an Ultradur (PBT, polybutylene terephthalate), modified for co-extrusion with PVC, that replaces steel in PVC windows as the stiffening element.
Berlin again takes centre stage for key polymer flooring stakeholders
Polymer flooring is in the midst of a transition and is experiencing a wave of investment that shows no signs of abating.
Soaring prospects: The aerospace industry at COMPOSITES EUROPE 2017
From 19 to 21 September 2017, the exhibitors at COMPOSITES EUROPE in Stuttgart will be showcasing deployment possibilities for CFRP and other composite materials in the aerospace industry.
COMPOSITES EUROPE 2017: Excellent forecasts for the construction industry
The building and construction industry represents the most important growth market for fibre reinforced plastics. According to the “9th Composites Market Survey” no other application sector has experienced such a dynamic development. From 19 to 21 September 2017, COMPOSITES EUROPE 2017 will reflect this trend, dedicating an entire trade fair day to building and construction in the composites world.
Guardian Glass to construct second glass plant in Poland
Guardian Industries has approved the investment for an additional float and coated glass manufacturing plant in Czestochowa, Poland.
Solar control glass on the BNL-BNP Paribas HQ in Rome
Guardian solar control glass gives architects freedom to play with colours and reflections on the BNL-BNP Paribas HQ in Rome
An interview with Ralf Pasker, EAE Managing Director
IV International ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite System) Conference was held in May in Ożarów Mazowiecki near Warsaw (Poland).
PC sheets used in sustainable ICEhouse building
ICEhouse building using SABIC's Lexan sheet signifies innovation for the circular economy.
Gabriel-Chemie supplies masterbatch for stadium seats in Cairo
Gabriel-Chemie has secured a major contract for producing masterbatch for the approximately 20,000 stadium seats in the Main Hall arena in Cairo.
Lexan resin brings light to Spanish pearl of architecture
SABIC supported award-winning "El Batel" project through the development of a polycarbonate material with special luminescent pigments.
New rigid PVC for outdoor profiles
For Apex RE-9218 outdoor extrusion-grade PVC, Teknor Apex provides custom colors, process development support, and outdoor testing.
BioBuild Project wins JEC Innovation Award 2015
The Biobuild Project has won a JEC Innovation award for its Biocomposite Façade System.
Wide range of possibilities with Plexiglas Mineral
Three-dimensional forming and homogeneously colored material open up a myriad of design ideas.
Wacker expands facility for insulation systems
Wacker Group has built a new test facility for certifying modern external thermal insulation composite systems at its Burghausen site.
In-line production process for luxurious floor tiles
KraussMaffei Berstorff offers cost-effective line concept for the production of LVT flooring.
Global chemical giant makes construction easier
BASF has launched an online guide for the construction industry, where a lot of space is devoted to applications of plastics.
Facade evaluated – and found good
An impartial expert’s report on the insulated facade of the 3-liter house shows that its thermal insulation material Neopor is still in very good condition twelve years after the building was modernized. Modernization work on the multi-unit building had included application of an external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS).
Advanced Drainage Systems Announces New Geogrid Products
Advantages for Light to Heavy Duty Road, Wall and Slope Reinforcement Projects.
Plastics for a cool and cosy home
By 2020, the European Commission aims to have all new buildings designed to achieve a zero energy consumption level. While this is a very good start, it will not be sufficient as existing buildings also need to be considered in order to reach the targets set by the EU on energy savings and GHGs emissions.
Basotect G+ provides effective sound insulation for stadium roof
More than 30,000 square meters of ceiling baffles made from BASF’s foam Basotect have been installed on the retractable roof of the Dongsheng National Fitness Center Stadium in the city of Ordos, northern China, in order to optimize the acoustics.
Recycled plastic bottle house
Plastic bottles have found a new use in the west African country of Nigeria. In the village of Yelwa, north-western Nigeria, a project is underway that will see 25 houses built from recycled plastic bottles filled with dry soil or construction waste.
New Lexapanel sheet
SABIC and AmeriLux International co-create new Lexapanel sheet standing seam solution for beautiful, translucent, eco-conscious glazing.
Braskem at Amsterdan ArenA stadium.
Braskem's green plastic to be used in the production of seats for the Amsterdan ArenA stadium.
Vertech unveils UK’s first lorry-carrying recycled plastic bridge
The UK's first recycled plastic bridge capable of carrying heavy goods vehicles has been completed.
DSM inaugurates India’s first composite material school
Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, today announces India’s first school made with composite materials from DSM has been inaugurated.
TPE on the trail of crack in concrete buildings
TPE and its role to detect crack in concrete buidlings is the subject of the work of researchers at the American Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and German University of Potsdam.
Bayer opens emissions-neutral office building in India
Bayer has opened its first emissions-neutral office building in Asia as part of its Group-wide sustainability program.
Stadium roof built by Lexan Thermoclear polycarbonate
SABIC Innovative Plastics announced that its Lexan Thermoclear polycarbonate (PC) multiwall sheet portfolio has scored another winning goal, adding a major showpiece to its already impressive list of over 50 stadium applications worldwide.
BorSafe pipes raise the quality of drinking water and sanitation networks in Poland
Residents of five communities in the Polish province of West Pomerania are already experiencing the benefits of an improved drinking water and sanitation network thanks to an on-going project to upgrade and expand the existing system with pipes based on BorSafe PE100 LS-H from Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions.
SABIC delivers Geloy XTW Resin
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Geloy XTW Resin provides exceptional good looks, weatherability, and performance for Zhongcai’s Window Profiles.
Makrolon sheets shape National Stadium in Romania
In Bucharest, the capital of Romania, a new National Stadium is currently under construction and planned to be completed at the end of 2010. The architectural design with its eye-catching cabriolet roof of Makrolon sheets from Bayer Sheet Europe, evokes memories of the Commerzbank in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The stadium is named after Lia Manoliu, a discus thrower who won a gold medal at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico and died in 1998. With its innovative architecture, the new stadium fits well in the line-up of modern sports arenas.