DOMO Chemicals signs agreement to acquire Solvay’s Performance Polyamides Business in Europe
DOMO Chemicals and Solvay have signed today an agreement for DOMO to acquire Solvay’s Performance Polyamides Business in Europe.
Polyamide (PA)
News Plastech
K 2019 - New products from plastic waste
BASF customers showcase prototypes made from chemically recycled material.
Empowering customers to innovate with the Ultramid Advanced portfolio
BASF’s engineering plastics of the Ultramid family have a long and very successful history in metal replacement.
Steering column switch housing made from polyamide 6
Polyamide 6 and 66 are very similar in terms of their characteristics. Polyamide 66 can therefore be replaced by polyamide 6 in many applications.
Asahi Kasei develops the world’s first polyamide foam
Asahi Kasei develops the world’s first polyamide foam - Perfect for noise reduc-tion and lightweight applications in the automotive industry.
Lanxess addresses topics of new mobility, urbanization and digitalization at K 2019
Lanxess will be presenting a broad portfolio at the international trade fair for plastics and rubber K 2019. On its 700 square meter stand, the specialty chemicals company will focus primarily on the topics of new mobility, urbanization and digitalization.
Lanxess offers economic alternatives to polyamide 66
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess will once again have its own stand at the ''Fuse Box Meets Dryer – Plastics in E&E Applications'' conference of the Süddeutsche Kunststoffzentrum.
Material innovations for batteries and electromobility
Lanxess offering products and solutions along the value chain of lithium-ion batteries.
Cost-effective alternatives to polyamide 66
Lanxess is expanding the new polyamide 6 Durethan P product range with the addition of two highly reinforced material variants that can be used, among other things, as an economical alternative to polyamide 66 materials.
Evonik expands production capacities
Due to increasing global demand for high-performance polymers, Evonik is expanding its production of transparent polyamides of the Trogamid CX brand at the Marl Chemical Park (Germany).
Lanxess intensifies focus on electromobility
Lanxess sees great application potential for its Durethan and Pocan in the New Mobility growth market. This is why the High Performance Materials business unit founded the “e-Powertrain team”.
Achieving flame-retardant properties without red phosphorus
Lanxess offers alternatives to polyamide 66 compounds containing red phosphorus.
Durethan is 65 years old
This year marks the 65th birthday of the family of polyamide compounds Durethan manufactured by Lanxess.
Following a solid third quarter, Lanxess strengthens its position
Sales increased by 4.4 percent to EUR 1.79 billion in the third quarter. EBITDA pre exceptionals 1.5 percent higher at EUR 277 million. Net income from continuing operations increased to EUR 80 million.
Sabic expands its PP portfolio with new impact copolymer
Sabic announces the launch of a new impact copolymer (ICP) grade - Sabic PP PPA20 - targeted at demanding home appliances as well as high-end cosmetics, furniture and other household consumer goods.
Lanxess increases prices for engineering plastics
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess is raising its prices for its engineering plastics of the brands Durethan A and Pocan.
Evonik develops the world’s first PEEK filament in implant-grade quality for 3D printing
Evonik has become the first company in the world to develop a polymer filament based on PEEK (polyether ether ketone) in implant-grade quality for use as a 3D printing material for implants.
Ascend to showcased new Vydyne PA66 grade at Fakuma 2018
Ascend Performance Materials showcased a new grade of its Vydyne PA66 designed for automotive lightweighting at Fakuma 2018 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
For even more metal replacement: one T for 1000 tasks
After the market launch of Ultramid Advanced N, BASF is now introducing another polyphthalamide (PPA) at the Fakuma trade fair in Germany: Ultramid Advanced T1000 - a new group of compounds based on polyamide 6T/6I.
Workaround, Albis Plastic and BASF optimize smart glove for industrial applications
In close cooperation, Workaround GmbH, Albis Plastic GmbH and BASF have modified an important component of the smart glove ProGlove.
BASF showcases variety of new products at Fakuma
The international trade fair for plastics processing will see BASF experts discussing the current market trends in the automotive, lifestyle and industrial development sectors. Many new products and innovations will be presented at Fakuma 2018.
Trogamid CX molding compound approved for food contact in the USA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a so-called Food Contact Notification to approve Evonik's microcrystalline polyamide Trogamid CX 7323 for food contact.
Brenntag presents an innovative plastics solution for heavy-duty distance mounting
Brenntag has worked with Apolo MEA Befestigungssysteme to develop an innovative distance mounting system with plastics components made of Alamid compounds.
Lanxess provides wings
High-performance plastics from the specialty chemicals company are used in the propellers on aerial drones. More flight time thanks to lightweight materials.
Ascend Performance Materials acquires Britannia Techno Polymer
Ascend Performance Materials, the largest global fully integrated producer of nylon 6,6 resin, announced today the purchase of Britannia Techno Polymer (BTP), an engineering plastics compounder based in the Netherlands.
Ascend declares force majeure on nylon 66
Ascend Performance Materials has declared force majeure on shipments of its nylon 66.
Kraiburg TPE portfolio for automotive applications expanded
Kraiburg TPE is highlighting its market-driven and customer-oriented development expertise at the 26th International Trade Fair Fakuma held from October 16 to 20, 2018 at Friedrichshafen Exhibition Center.
Lanxess: Price adjustment for PA 6.6 compounds
Lanxess is raising its prices for Durethan A (polyamide 6.6) compounds in Europe, Middle East and Africa by EUR 0.60/kg with immediate effect.
Ascend to showcase portfolio of PA66 applications at NPE2018
Ascend Performance Materials will showcase its growing range of Vydyne PA66 solutions for automotive, electrical and electronics, industrial and consumer applications at NPE2018 in Orlando, FL, from May 7 to 11.
Managing heat properly
LANXESS establishing wide range of thermally conductive polyamides.
Plastic metal hybrid technology
Plastic metal hybrid technology is an established method for manufacturing lightweight structural components developed by Lanxess.
Evonik opens new polyamide 12 powder plant in Marl
Evonik Industries has opened another production line for specialty polyamide 12 powders (PA 12) of its VESTOSINT brand at its largest global production site in the Marl Chemical Park.
DSM announces global price increases for high performance plastics
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, today announces that significant and continuing cost increases of main raw materials.
Evonik expands its range of base polymers
Evonik has developed a new base polymer VESTAMID HTplus TGP3717.
DSM sharpens focus on Additive Manufacturing
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, today announces a new approach for its additive manufacturing (AM) activities.
New high performance PA66 for electrical components
Ascend introduces new high performance PA66 for electrical components in unattended appliances at Fakuma 2017