First European application of Lanxess' Lewabrane membrane
Lanxess' fouling-resistant membrane technology is being used on a large scale at the Dammweg thermal power station in Chemnitz, Germany.
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Best Recycled Product 2013
The uBin scrap collector won first prize in the 'Best Recycled Product 2013' competition, offered by EPRO.
Sibur sold OJSC Plastik
The company has sold its 100% stake in OJSC Plastik to the group of private investors for RUB 575 million.
Good prospects for fairs in Moscow
The two leading trade fairs in plastics and rubber and in packaging and process engineering will be held in Moscow from 28 to 31 January.
BASF to build engineering plastics compounding plant in Korea
New investment will double total BASF compounding capacity of Ultramid and Ultradur compounds in Korea.
New investments of Bayer MaterialScience
The company has outfitted a technical center for the advancement of premium foams with ultra-modern machines and systems.
Evonik launched innovation campaign
The company's innovations include e.g. high performance polymers from renewable resources.
BASF increases prices for butanediol and derivatives
The price adjustments is caused mainly by the increase of raw material cost.
New report on plastic pipes
The market research institute Ceresana expects revenues generated with plastic pipes in Europe to amount to approx. €12.7 billion in 2020.
Recycling continues to grow steadily
Plastics Recyclers Europe confirmed steady growth of plastics recycling during its Annual Meeting 2013.
New solution for wind turbines
BASF's Relest Wind LEP paint improve resistance of rotor blades.
3D printing at EuroMold 2013
World Fair for Moldmaking and Tooling, Design and Application Development exhibits the latest developments of revolutionary 3D printing technology for private use.
Plastics industry in Europe to pick up from 2014
Polymer demand growth in Europe for 2013 is expected to be static compared with 2012, according to Applied Market Information Ltd.
First market report on polystyrene
In recently published study the market research institute Ceresana analyzes and examines the development of the global market for polystyrene.
Porous plastic for toy safety
Porex Corporation offers porous plastic and fiber nib components, which are utilized in writing instruments, including children's coloring markers.
New concept for food fackaging from LyondellBasell
New addition to Toppyl family of polyolefin resins provides a new level of convenience and ease of use, without sacrificing protection.
Launch of the World Plastics Council
The main aim of the new organization is to be the voice of global plastics manufacturers.
BASF at the K 2013 with a first tape demonstrator part
Automated production process with new BASF Ultracom composites package.
BASF launches Ultramid S Balance for monofilaments
The high performance polyamide 6.10, partly based on renewable resources, is available in various viscosities.
Omya opens a new calcium carbonate plant in Russia
From early 2014, the company will supply the local plastics industry with the Omyacarb and Omyafilm brands.
Plastics converters criticises plans for bag ban
EuPC published response to calls to 'Ban or tax oil-based plastic shopping bags'.
BASF invites to rethink materials at K show
One of the BASF's exhibits at K 2013 is concept bicycle made from more than 20 different plastics.
EuBP: Ban or tax oil-based plastic shopping bags
Bioplastics association publishes position paper on shopping bags.
Perstorp investing in the plastic materials market
The Perstorp Group will be presenting four new products for the plastic materials market at K Fair.
New vacuum resin dryer at K 2013
Maguire VBD 150 dryer provides trouble-free operation and dries six times faster than desiccant systems.
Decorative and functional printing inks for plastics at K 2013
Marabu displays at K 2013 its tailor-made solutions of printing inks for plastic applications.
Plastics and packaging market grows in West Africa
Imports of plastics, printing and packaging machinery see double-digit growth in West Africa.
E-TPU boosts running energy
New BASF foam Infinergy revolutionizes adidas running shoe.
Styron's powering ideas at K 2013
Styron will feature its solutions in its key strategic markets that address megatrends such as sustainability, lightweighting, energy efficiency and aesthetics.
New high consistency silicone for hose extrusion
At K 2013 Wacker will showcase a new grade of high consistency silicone rubber featuring very high green strength.
Celanese at K 2013
Under the theme 'Celanese - The chemistry inside innovation', the company will highlight its material solutions at K 2013 in Dusseldorf.
Carbon dioxide as a material of the future
The programme of the nova-Institut's conference will focus on the topic of efficient and sustainable use of CO2.
Plastics protect against cosmic rays
Scientists has confirmed the shielding effectiveness of the plastics in space.
VELOX will distribute medical products from Styron
The range of Styron's medical solutions includes Polycarbonate and ABS resins.
New tert. Butylamine plant in China
New plant will support the growing rubber chemical and tire industries in China.
New TPE materials for healthcare applications
PolyOne introduces Versaflex HC to improve patient safety and reduce manufacturing complexity.