2021 - the year of investments for LANXESS
Interview with Ralf Krueger, Lanxess Regional Head EMEA
Polyamide (PA)
News Plastech
Bienvenue! Lyon is looking forward to the FIP
From 5 to 8 April 2022, France Innovation Plasturgie (FIP), the only trade fair of its kind in France, will take place again in Lyon as a face-to-face event on the Eurexpo site.
Solvay Launches New Recycled-Based High-Performance Polyamide for Consumer Appliances
Omnix ReCycle HPPA demonstrates lower water absorption, improved flowability and best-in-class surface aspect vs. virgin high-performance polyamides.
Saratov polymer materials plant started its industrial operation
Saratov polymer materials plant started its industrial operation Official ceremony marking the launch of a new production facility took place in Engels, Saratov Region, on January 21, 2022
Gabriel-Chemie develops new masterbatch for post-industrial PA.
Gabriel-Chemie develops new masterbatch for post-industrial PA. The new masterbatch enables a sustainable stadium seat production
R&P Polyplastic modified the material by request of the client from Poland
R&P Polyplastic modified the material by request of the client from Poland Armamid PA6-4T grade, previously produced only in natural color, was modified in accordance with the color specifications of the end user.
Joint venture in China
Fujian Highsun Engineering Plastics Co., Ltd and AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH establish joint venture in China
Shipments of R&P POLYPLASTIC materials to Latvia increased by 2,5 times in 2021
Shipments of R&P POLYPLASTIC materials to Latvia increased by 2,5 times in 2021
Polyamide compound manufacturing reaches new throughput dimension
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess is now operating another Coperion line to produce Polyamide 6, Polyamide 66 and Polybutylenterephthalate (PBT) at its Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany, location, making significant steps toward a new throughput range.
Aurum TPI with dielectric properties serves for coating applications
With applications in the aerospace and aviation, medical or electronics industry in different forms like film, fiber, membrane, foam, adhesive or coating Aurum has gained important position in the polymer and resins industry.
Feddersen Group at Fakuma 2021
After one year without trade fairs, the companies of the Feddersen Group are finally looking forward to meeting their business partners in person again at Fakuma 2021. They will be coming up with a whole bouquet of new products and services to provide ideas and inspiration for new, future-oriented and sustainable applications.
Domo’s Econamid sustainable polyamide - now even more eco-friendly
Domo Chemicals, a leader in sustainable polyamide solutions, has begun using a new sustainable black masterbatch based on recycled material to complement the recycled base polymer in its Econamid brand of sustainable polyamides.
Oben Group announced the acquisition of Poligal Group
Oben Group announced the acquisition of Poligal Group, effective February 25, 2021. This acquisition includes the BOPP and CPP production plants in Portugal and Poland, commercial offices in Germany and an extensive sales and distribution network throughout Europe.
Smooth and nimble cutting through sheet metal
Craftsmen understand the importance of lightweight, powerful and accurate power tools. Tailor-made high-performance plastics are the material of choice for the production of these tools.
The new star among the standards - the heat-stabilized Ultramid
BASF is now expanding its polyphthalamide (PPA) portfolio of Ultramid Advanced with carbon-fiber reinforced grades with fillings of 20, 30 and 40 percent.
K.D. Feddersen and Ascend Performance Materials seal their new cooperation
Hamburg-based plastics distributor K.D. Feddersen is now distributing polyamide compounds from Ascend Performance Materials, the world's largest fully integrated manufacturer of polyamide 6.6, in Germany and most other European countries.
Customized polyester thanks to viscosity build-up in the VacuFil vacuum filter
The BB Engineering VacuFil process enables the reutilization of polyester waste into high-end textile filament and fiber products.
First plant of Evonik's new polyamide 12 complex completed
Construction work on the largest investment to date by the specialty chemicals company Evonik in Germany, at more than €400 million, is progressing well.
New metal effect masterbatches for perfect finishes
The new metallic color masterbatches from Tosaf Color Service put an end to the previously typical and undesirable streaks and similar surface defects on plastic parts.
Ascend makes first acquisition in China
Ascend Performance Materials announced today it signed an agreement to purchase the assets of NCM (Changshu) Co., Ltd., and Tehe Engineering Plastic (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., located in Changshu Yushan High-tech Industrial Park (known as “The Park”),
Domo to stop and close BOPA production at Leuna plant
DOMO Chemicals, a leading producer of high-quality engineering materials for a diverse range of markets, has announced plans to stop and close its third line of Biaxally Oriented PA films (BOPA) from DOMO in Leuna (Germany), effective from August 2020.
Domo and Ultrapolymers extend distribution partnership to include all Technyl solutions
From May 1, Ultrapolymers will distribute the complete DOMO portfolio of PA6 and PA66, PPA and PPS based technical polymers.
Ascend announces new agreement for European distribution of PA66 resins
Ascend Performance Materials, the world’s largest fully integrated producer of polyamide 66 resins, announced today an agreement with thermoplastics distributor Resinex for the distribution of its Vydyne® PA66 resins.
Polykemi continues to deliver materials in the fight against COVID-19
For some of Polykemi's customers, the prevailing world situation leads to production increases and need for more material than normal. An example of this is the development of longtime customer Liljas Plast AB in Hillerstorp Sweden, which among other things produces parts for respirators and face masks.
Transparent polyamide production capacity announced for Marl is now operational
As announced, Evonik has doubled its capacity for transparent, high-performance polyamide TROGAMID® CX. The planned expansion went on stream as scheduled in February 2020.
Arburg and Ems-Chemie provide help
The Swiss specialty chemicals group Ems-Chemie, the German safety eyewear manufacturer Uvex and plastics machinery manufacturer Arburg have been thinking about how they can provide quick help to rescue services, hospitals and medical personnel in the current situation.
Double-shell, welded motorcycle tank
The motorcycle tanks of BMW Motorrad’s models F 900 R and F 900 XR are made from Durethan BC550Z 900116 DUSXBL.
DOMO Chemicals to invest €12 million in new nylon plant in China
DOMO Chemicals, a leading producer of high-quality engineering materials for a diverse range of markets, has announced plans for a new state-of-the-art plant in Zhejiang, China.
DOMO Chemicals showcases its innovative solutions at Plastivision 2020
DOMO Chemicals, a leading engineering materials company and a highly integrated solution provider, is already well established in Europe and is growing fast in the US and Asia.
Tepex dynalite from Lanxess for innovative lightweight design project
The endless fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite material Tepex dynalite from Lanxess has made a major contribution to the success of the FuPro project of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
RadiciGroup at K 2019 with a new high temperature application product
The Group showcases its expanded range of innovative materials focused on performance, safety and sustainability
Durable up to 230 °C
New polyamide 66 for blow-molded air ducts in turbocharged engines
Domo to highlight polyamides as truly sustainable solutions at K 2019
Domo, a global polyamides solutions provider, will highlight sustainable innovation and the products behind them at K 2019 (hall 5, booth A43).
Ascend to introduce novel odor-fighting and nonwoven textile technologies at K 2019
Ascend Performance Materials will launch new fiber technologies for textiles, apparel and filtration applications at K 2019.
Biesterfeld acquires distribution rights from DuPont for Selar PA polyamide
Biesterfeld will take over the distribution of DuPont's product Selar PA 3426R from the 1 October 2019. This new agreement applies to the entire EMEA area and, since June 2019, also for Brazil.
Domo Chemicals to acquire Solvay’s PA business in Europe
Domo Chemicals and Solvay have signed an agreement for DOMO to acquire Solvay’s Performance Polyamides Business in Europe. This includes Engineering Plastics operations in France and Poland; High Performance Fibers in France; Polymer and Intermediates operations in France, Spain & Poland.