Albis distributes new halogen-free TPE-compounds from Uteksol
Albis Plastic GmbH expands its TPE-Portfolio with flame retardant Styrene-based thermoPlastic Elastomers (TPS) of the brand Solplast from Uteksol.
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LG Chem delegation visited the headquarters of R&P Polyplastic
Today, the delegation of the largest Korean chemical company LG Chem headed by Senior Vice President Michael Yoon visited the headquarters of R&P Polyplastic in Moscow.
Sabic signs memorandum of understanding with Plastic Energy
Sabic has today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UK-based Plastic Energy Ltd. for the supply of feedstock to support Sabic's petrochemical operations in Europe.
KHS presents design award for germ-free PET bottles to students in Münster
Following the successful premiere in 2017 KHS has now presented its award for innovative bottle designs for the second time running.
Engel duo for composite research at NCC in Bristol
For many companies in the composites industry, the trend towards thermoplastic materials means they have to deal with completely new processes. It is also the first injection moulding machine for the NCC and it's from Engel.
Strategic cooperation in Mexico for flexible packaging machines between Gepp and Amut
With Amut machines, Gepp will produce shrink & wrapping film for beverage items in order to bundle them. "We've been asked to supply a turnkey project to Gepp, including a local support for the installation, training and After Sales Service in the area of Mexico City" says Alberto Rincón, Sales Manager for Latin America area.
Breathable body protectors using a flexible thermoplastic elastomer compound from Kraiburg TPE
The thermoplastic elastomer compound from Kraiburg TPE provides the flexibility, light weight and full articulation characteristics of the modular system that lends itself to a myriad of shock and vibration absorbing applications, from sportswear and personal protection equipment to healthcare and other demanding industries.
Sidel helps Almarai with two complete PET lines
Almarai recently approached the Sidel Group to increase its production capacities around orange juice distributed via cold chain. Sidel’s two complete PET lines help Almarai benefit from booming juice market in Saudi Arabia.
Clariant and Neste join forces to develop sustainable industrial solutions
Clariant has signed an agreement for a new partnership with Neste, the world's leading provider of sustainable renewable diesel and an expert in delivering drop-in renewable chemical solutions.
100% recyclate: KHS and startup share develop unique PET bottle
Berlin startup share is the first beverage producer in Germany to sell its water in PET bottles made of 100% recyclate. With its expertise from the Bottles & Shapes consultancy program the KHS group supported the company by helping to design and develop the bottle in a very short time.
Kraiburg TPE Thermolast K helps Askoll innovate the e-mobility
Italy's leading manufacturer of electric two-wheelers has specified the use of Thermolast K for two precision gasketing applications on the new battery boxes of a growing range of power-assisted bikes and electro-scooters.
Composites are opening up new horizons for the furniture industry
What does the furniture market look like and what potential composites offer for the furniture of today and tomorrow? The AZL is investigating this question together with companies from the composite and furniture industry.
Albis Plastic distributes sustainable products from QCP
Albis Plastic is proud to add LyondellBasell's Quality Circular Polymers (QCP) range of recycled products to its portfolio. Owned by LyondellBasell and SUEZ, QCP is a manufacturer of high-quality renewable polymers.
Workaround, Albis Plastic and BASF optimize smart glove for industrial applications
In close cooperation, Workaround GmbH, Albis Plastic GmbH and BASF have modified an important component of the smart glove ProGlove.
Sustainability in packaging and beyond
The increasingly ethical and health-conscious demands of consumers is driving new quality standards and has inspired Gabriel-Chemie to introduce a new range of products to answer the demand for Halal and Vegan-compliant products.
Wittmann combines facilities in Germany
Effective 1 October this year, the Wittmann Group has merged its companies Wittmann Battenfeld GmbH & Co. KG in Meinerzhagen and Wittmann Robot Systeme GmbH in Nuremberg into a single company.
Safic-Alcan extends distribution agreement with Arlanxeo
Effective Jan 1st. 2019, Safic-Alcan, an international specialty chemicals distributor, announced an extended exclusive agreement with Arlanxeo for Keltan distribution in France.
Dunlop and BASF unleash the performance within tennis rackets
Dunlop and BASF unleash the performance within tennis rackets with Infinergy - the world's first E-TPU that sets the standards in cushioning, rebound and performance.
The Wittmann Group takes up a stake in ICE-flex
Effective September 17th 2018, the Wittmann group has entered into a joint venture with the MES producer ICE-flex. With this move, Wittmann has taken another step to offer its customers optimal solutions as an extension of Wittmann 4.0.
Clariant makes a step change into higher value specialties
Clariant today announced an updated strategy and financial outlook as well as the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Sabic on a significant collaboration opportunity between the two companies in the area of high performance materials.
Start of training year 2018 marks new record
A total of 67 new apprentices and students from the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University began their apprenticeship at Arburg on 3 September 2018 - another record in the successful apprenticeship history.
Kraiburg TPE Scores a Victory with The First Thai Brush
Thailand's manufacturer of toothbrushes and household brushes is committed to producing toothbrushes of the highest quality. For this reason, The First Thai Brush Co., Ltd. has chosen a high-quality thermoplastic elastomer from Kraiburg TPE.
Bieglo High Performance Polymers adds PI-Fibers to Portfolio
Bieglo High Performance Polymers expands their range of products with Polyimidefibres. Even though Bieglo specializes in Polyetheretherketone (PEEK), Polyimide (PI) also contributes a significant part to the business.
Clariant announces cooperation with Haelixa
Clariant, a leader in specialty chemicals, today announced a cooperation with Haelixa, a Swiss startup with expertise in DNA-based tracers and a spin-off from the ETH in Zurich.
BASF strengthens collaboration with Grolman
BASF and Gustav Grolman GmbH & Co. KG strengthen their exclusive collaboration in Europe in the marketing of amine-based curing agents for the professional processing of epoxy resins.
Debatin and Riba establish the DERIBA Group
The two traditional companies in the packaging industry - Anton Debatin GmbH and Riba GmbH - have now joined forces and established the DERIBA Group GmbH.
Research Project: separation and reprocessing of mixed textile waste
Within the textile network PlasTexTron, Starlinger recycling technology is searching for an ecologically and economically sound solution for the recycling of mixed textile waste of multi-material composition.
Sabic and Nottingham Spirk accelerate innovations with specialty materials
Sabic’s Specialties business announced today that it is accelerating the development of disruptive solutions to create end-user market pull by engaging with Nottingham Spirk, a business innovation and product design firm.
KraussMaffei to develop mixing elements
In cooperation with the the Johannes Kepler University in Linz, KraussMaffei Berstorff has carried out scientific tests on mixing systems in several simulation series.
British packaging manufacturer won over by barrier technology from Reifenhäuser CSC
The Reifenhäuser Cast Sheet Coating (CSC) business unit boasts outstanding process technology for plastics processing, which packaging manufacturers use to produce films with a reliable barrier effect - now Packaging manufacturer RPC Bebo Plastik also relies on Reifenhäuser CSC's.
Top graduates from the Technical University of Munich receive Arburg awards
As part of the Day of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) on 13 July 2018, two graduates were presented with an Arburg award for their outstanding scientific research.
Petcore Europe: Already 15 new members in 2018
50 individual company members and five European associations work together in the European PET value chain association.
Materialien und Software für den 3D-Druck optimieren
BASF erweitert die Zusammenarbeit mit Materialise, einem führenden Anbieter von 3D-Druck-Technologien. Gleichzeitig hat BASF eine Investition von 25 Millionen US$ in das belgische Unternehmen mit Sitz in Leuven vereinbart.
Vertical competence - proven for many years
The German Witte Automotive Group manufactures in its Czech production plants in Nejdek and Ostrov large quantities of mechatronic lock modules for passenger car doors and trunk lids. To make these components, Witte has been relying on Wittmann Battenfeld injection molding machines with vertical rotary table clamping units for more than 15 years.
Industry comes together at Erema Discovery Days 2018
More than 1.000 guests invited by Erema made their way to Ansfelden, Austria, for the Discovery Days 2018 from 27 to 29 June. Well-known companies from the plastics sector, such as Borealis, Engel, Greiner, Haidlmair and Henkel gave participants an insight into their view of working with plastics in a sustainable way.