Gabriel-Chemie presents sustainable colour trends for plastic products
At the beginning of the year, Gabriel-Chemie presented the 20th edition of the successful Colour Vision colour and trend series for the world of plastics
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Plastics coloring: sustainable effects
At K 2019 Karl Finke GmbH & Co. KG from Wuppertal, Germany, focuses on sustainability. Core topics will be innovative solutions for coloring PCR polyolefins and bio-polymers as well as laser marking as a sustainable alternative to printed labels.
Milliken introduces KeyPlast Resist
Milliken & Company announced today the launch of KeyPlast Resist, a spectrum of bright, high-performance colorants for engineering plastics.
DIC to acquire BASF’s global pigments business
BASF and the fine chemical company DIC have reached an agreement on the acquisition of BASF’s global pigments business. The purchase price on a cash and debt-free basis is €1.15 billion.
Milliken increases investment in Asia
Milliken & Company, recognized as a worldwide leader of plastic additives and colorants, announced today plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art chemical manufacturing plant and knowledge center in Asia.
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.
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.
Lanxess completes plant expansion for Macrolex dyes
Lanxess has successfully completed the expansion of its Macrolex dyes production plant at the Chempark Leverkusen.
RAL and IIT sign Agreement on Strategic Cooperation
The RAL gGmbH in Bonn and the IIT will significantly link their activities in the fields of education and training of professional colour designers as well as joint research projects on the subject of colour.
Gabriel-Chemie presents PCR colours
As part of its sustainability initiative, the Gabriel-Chemie Group is implementing several strategy programs. One of the first modules is the introduction of a colour range based on Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) polypropylene.
BASF to present new solutions covering the needs of customers
At the 2019 European Coatings Show (ECS) BASF experts and specialists from BTC, the European distribution organization of BASF, will present new raw materials for the coatings, paint and construction industries.
Newly presented at Fakuma: Colour Vision N°19
With almost 48,000 trade fair visitors and more than 1,900 exhibitors, the Fakuma once again took a strong stand. Right at the center the Gabriel-Chemie Group presented its modern side and numerous new innovations.
Plagiarism protection detectable at the touch of a button
At Fakuma 2018, Grafe presented its latest developments of marker masterbatches for thermoplastics.
Clariant to debut new striking shade for transforming applications
Clariant product designers and engineers visiting Aluminium 2018 to heighten their creativity with the latest high-durability, sustainable color solutions for aluminum finishing.
Clariant reports strong progress in the first half of 2018
Clariant today announced first half 2018 sales of CHF 3.389 billion compared to CHF 3.132 billion in the first half of 2017. This corresponds to 7 % growth in local currency and 8 % in Swiss francs. Sales growth was supported by organic growth contributions from all Business Areas, in particular Catalysis and Care Chemicals.
LANXESS expands capacity for Macrolex dyes at Leverkusen
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS will expand the capacity for Macrolex dyes at its Leverkusen site. With an investment volume of more than five million euros, the current production capacity is to be increased by 25 percent.
BASF increases prices for pigments, dyes and preparations worldwide
BASF will increase prices for pigments, dyes and preparations by up to 15% percent worldwide.
LANXESS increases prices for solvent dyes
LANXESS globally increases the prices by up to 20 percent
New generation of iron oxide red pigments on the market
LANXESS is now marketing an even more extensive range of iron oxide red pigments.
Gabriel-Chemie presents latest colour trends
Gabriel-Chemie presents at this year´s Fakuma the 18th edition of the annual COLOUR VISION series.
PolyOne Celebrates 10 Years in Poland
To help celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of its facility in Kutno, Poland, PolyOne welcomed customers to an afternoon of dialogue about the future of manufacturing in Poland.
Plastics coloring – Expertise from design to production stage
For more than 65 years Karl Finke GmbH has specialized in assisting plastics processors, designers and brand manufacturers in conversion of their color designs into production stage products.
LANXESS’s Rhein Chemie business unit combines rubber and colorant specialties
Following the acquisition of U.S. firm Chemtura in April this year, specialty chemicals company LANXESS has revised its organizational structure.
Milliken aquires Keystone Aniline Corporation
Milliken & Company announced that it has acquired Keystone Aniline Corporation, a global leader in dyes, pigments, pigment dispersions and polymers.
Revolutionary pigments for automotive coatings
BASF and Landa Labs announced their strategic long-term partnership at the European Coatings Show.
Textile look of molded surfaces with PolyOne's Smartbatch Fabric FX
At the VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering congress this week, PolyOne is introducing Smartbatch Fabric FX color and additive concentrate.
"Flowing Mettalics": authentic metallic look in plastic
Cooperation between Schlenk Metallic Pigments GmbH and Gabriel-Chemie GmbH has succeeded in reproducing an astonishingly authentic metallic look in plastics.
Unique marble and onyx effects for plastics
Gabriel-Chemie Germany have developed a unique project in which shapes and structures formed over the years by nature can be emulated in plastic in ways never seen before.
Clariant at European Coatings Show 2017
At European Coatings Show 2017 Clariant will be presenting e.g. pioneering renewable, multi-functional neutralizing agent for eco-label paints.
Lanxess Pigments Symposium 2017 in Las Vegas
The global pigments industry - trusted partnerships for sustainable growth.
RAL COLOURS - 90 years of innovation and reliability
RAL COLOURS has been the global language of colour since 1927.
New trend colors for textiles and fibers
Clariant announces the release of ColorForward Interiors 2018.
Global market for titanium dioxide
For the second time market research company Ceresana analyzed the global market for titanium dioxide along the complete value-added chain.
High lightening pigment for brilliant effects from BASF
At K 2016 BASF will present Lumina Royal Dragon Gold effect pigment.
New general manager for extrusion and coating dies at Nordson
Nordson Corporation has promoted Ken Forden to be general manager of the extrusion and coating die business.
Markus Frentrop to lead worlwide business for RAL Colours
Markus Frentro has started his new position in global management of the RAL Colours business being a key division of RAL gGmbH.