Styrolution launched three new Zylar grades
Complementing its strong and innovative transparent specialty portfolio, Styrolution launched three new Zylar grades: Zylar 650, Zylar 245 and Zylar 765.
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New BASF's factory in Poland
BASF inaugurates its largest European production plant for mobile emissions catalysts in Środa Śląska.
Global market for plastic containers
Analysts at Ceresana expect global market volume to rise to 46.2 million tonnes in 2021.
Polish plastics industry is growing steadily
Tadeusz Nowicki, president of the Polish Union of Plastics Converters, confirmed that the plastics production in Poland is growing steadily.
High interest in Plastpol 2014
From 27 to 30 May over 700 largest companies of plastics and rubber processing sector will exhibit at Plastpol 2014.
ExxonMobil Chemical at Plastpol
In Kielce ExxonMobil Chemical will showcase how its polymer technology can be used for innovative application solutions.
The new Herrmann HiQ MPW ultrasonic punching/sealing machine
New solution of Herrmann Ultraschall saves material and steps in the production process.
BASF doubles production capacity of Hexamoll DINCH
BASF has doubled capacity of its non-phthalate plasticizer Hexamoll DINCH from 100,000 metric tons to 200,000 metric tons per year.
Fast-growing printed electronics market at interpack
For the first time Messe Düsseldorf is launching "PEPSO - Printed Electronic Products and Solutions" Pavilion.
Quieter travel in Montreal subway cars
Bombardier trusts BASF's Basotect for sound & thermal insulation in its metro cars.
DSM strengthens commitment to China
At Chinaplas 2014 DSM will be presenting sustainable and innovative solutions that address key global challenges.
Clariant's strong presence in China
Clariant's established operations in more than 18 cities across Greater China include factories, sales offices and technical service centers.
New investments of Borealis and Borouge
The main aim of two new projects is to ensure the availability of high-quality compounds for power cables.
Ferrari and Maserati parts made from DSM's EcoPaXX
DSM's EcoPaXX is selected by Dytech for Ferrari and Maserati fuel vapor separators.
Ineos sues Sinopec for breaches of intellectual rights
Ineos is taking legal action against a number of Sinopec and Sinopec subsidiaries for breach of contract and misuse of trade secrets.
Lexan sheet in the medals for Sochi
The 2014 Olympic medals for Sochi were made from a combination of metal and Lexan Margard MR5E polycarbonate sheet from Sabic.
Clariant at Chinaplas 2014
At Chinaplas Clariant will highlight strong commitment to customers in Greater China with focus on growth and innovation.
New report on stabilizers market
Lead-based stabilizers will vanish completely from the market in the European Union, Ceresana claims.
European Bioplastics praises MEPs decision on plastic bags
European Parliament vote on plastic bags paves the way for biodegradable and compostable plastic bags, European Bioplastics claims.
New material for wound care
The Baymedix FD product line for films and medical coverings is one of Bayer MaterialScience's main focal points at the Index14 fair.
Protective layers made from BASF materials
Innovative BASF materials provide safe barriers against mineral oil residues in food packaging.
BASF at the JEC in Paris
At the JEC Composites Show in Paris BASF will display its solution for automotive and wind power industry,
Low plastic bag consumption in Germany
Consumption of plastic bags in Germany is low in comparison with the rest of Europe, according to the latest study by GVM.
Fakuma 2014 with more than 1100 exhibitors
More than 1166 companies have already registered to participate at the Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing.
New packaging from RPC Bebo Plastik
The company has introduced a versatile and user-friendly re-closable food packaging concept for a variety of applications.
Positive results of interplastica 2014
Between 28 and 31 January 2014, 20,000 visitors from all members of the CIS attended interplastica and the packaging fair Upakovka/Upak Italia.
Milliken puts lightweight and sustainability in the spotlight
At VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering Milliken will present its innovative high performance reinforcing agent and nucleating additives for polyolefins
Engel at VDI conference in Mannheim
At the congress "Plastics in Automotive Engineering" Engel will present innovative products and technologies for automotive industry.
New Clariant's non-halogenated flame retardants
At JEC Europe Clariant will present high-efficiency non-halogenated flame retardants for transport and construction applications.
Ineos and Biesterfeld to cooperate in Eastern Europe
Moscow-based company Küttner, a member of the Biesterfeld Group, will distribute polyolefins of Ineos in Russia and Ukraine.
Isononanol plant to be built in China
First Chinese INA plant will provide important feedstock for next-generation plasticizers.
Recyclers support new EP resolution on plastics waste
Plastics Recyclers Europe welcomed the decision of the Members of the European Parliament.
Pioneering solutions for Russian packaging industry
Netstal will be demonstrating its solutions for the Russian market at the Interplastica fair in Moscow.
BASF opens Ultrason plant in Asia
World class facility in Yeosu, Korea will serve growing market demand for high performance specialty plastics in Asia Pacific.
Demand for 3D printing rises rapidly
World demand for 3D printing will rise over 20% annually through 2017, according to Freedonia report.