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Wacker introduces precision silicone film
The film marketed as Elastosil is available as roll stock in thicknesses down to 20 microns.
DSM opens international research center
Royal DSM opened new center for research into and development of high-performance materials.
New head of Industrial Operations at Bayer MaterialScience
Dr. Klaus Schäfer will succeed Dr. Tony Van Osselaer, who is retiring after 34 years with the company.
Mecaseat sells plants in Spain and Poland
Benecke-Kaliko acquires sites in Pamplona and Wągrowiec to expand production of foils for car interiors in Southern and Eastern Europe.
BASF at Compamed 2014
BASF is exhibiting plastics, adhesive raw materials and plasticizers for medical applications.
PolyTalk speakers promote industrial renaissance in EU
No sustainable future without a competitive manufacturing sector - main theme at PolyTalk 2014.
Lanxess to start massive job cuts
The first phase of the realignment program will result in a cut of 1,000 positions by the end of 2016.
German Design Award 2015 for Krones PET lite
The PET lite 9.9 carbonated wins the German Design Award 2015 in the packaging category.
Ineos to close Barex plant in USA
Ineos Barex AG announced that it intends to close the Barex plant in Lima, Ohio, in the first quarter of 2015.
Songwon will supply additives to Sibur
Songwon Industrial have signed a long-term cooperation agreement to supply Sibur with additives used in PP, PE, rubbers, thermoplastic rubbers and PVC.
Osram LED downlights with Stanyl TC
Osram LED downlights keep cool with thermally conductive Stanyl TC polyamide 46 from DSM.
Lanxess at Fakuma 2014
The company is presenting a broad spectrum of innovations for the fields of automotive engineering, household appliances, IT and sport.
Chemistry-driven innovation for future mobility
At the International Suppliers Fair in Wolfsburg BASF will present e.g. solutions for efficient lightweight construction.
Against dust and flying sparks
BASF indroduces the first carbon fiber-reinforced Ultradur for components in automotive electronics.
Kiefel acquires SWA
Kiefel GmbH acquires Czech company SWA located in Stod, in the Pilsen region.
Röchling puts new factory in China into operation
Plastics specialist Röchling has begun production in its new plant in Kunshan/China.
Huntsman will expand MDI production
Huntsman announced 400 ktes MDI expansion plan for US manufacturing plant.
Citroën C4 Cactus with plastics from Borealis
Borealis is delivering material solutions for key interior and exterior applications in the new Citroën C4 Cactus.
BASF at Fakuma 2014
At Fakuma BASF will present innovations in PBT, polyamide, additives and polyurethanes.
Lanxess subsidiary increased capacity
Annual capacity of the Lanxess subsidiary Bond-Laminates increased to over 4 million square meters Tepex.
Top three additives in the plastic packaging market
A functional additive modifies the properties of packaging to impart desirable or beneficial functions.
New lightweight solutions for the automotive industry
Borealis and Borouge announced the introduction of several new material solutions engineered to enable the automotive industry.
Safe antimicrobial plastics in mass production
The world's first biocompatible and non-toxic technology for antibacterial plastic into mass production.
Solvay acquired Ryton PPS business
Solvay has signed an agreement to buy the Ryton PPS business from Chevron Phillips Chemical Company for $220 million.
Resinex to distribute SIPCHEM's EVA into Europe
Pan European Plastic and Rubber Distributor Resinex have finalised an agreement to introduce SIPCHEM's EVA into Europe.
Polyscope expands portfolio with Xeran compatibilizers
Polyscope has broadened its portfolio of Xiran neat resins, compounds, powders and liquids with a range of Xeran compatibilizers.
New DSM's plastics at Fakuma 2014
Royal DSM will introduce new high performance polyamides at the Fakuma plastics processing exhibition.
LyondellBasell to build giant plant in the USA
LyondellBasell announced plans to build a world scale PO/TBA plant on the U.S. Gulf Coast.
Wacker becomes Bosch's preferred silicone supplier
Wacker has been named Bosch's "Preferred Supplier" in the "elastomers and thermosetting plastics" materials group.
Global demand for Xylene will rise
Ceresana experts expect global demand for xylenes to rise by about 4.5% p.a. until 2021
PolyOne technology reduces electronics counterfeits
PolyOne announced that Versaflex CE TPE materials are now available in combination with Percept Authentication Technologies.
Lanxess to add a new line for high-tech plastics in USA
The company will invest 15 mln USD to expand its compounding facility in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Bayer MaterialScience at Fakuma 2014
Bayer MaterialScience will showcase exciting material solutions for key trends at the Fakuma trade fair.
Lightweighting technologies in the automotive design
DuPont Advanced Materials positioned to help lower emissions, improve fuel economy.
PFC-free membranes in outdoor clothing
Toyota Tsusho launches PFC-free waterproof breathable membranes in outdoor clothing based on DSM technology.