BASF puts expanded compounding plant for engineering plastics into operation
BASF put the expanded compounding plant at BASF’s Schwarzheide site in Germany into operation.
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New TPE compounds for premium lifestyle products
Excellent adhesion in two-component applications with polyamide resins.
New halogen-free, flame-retardant polyesters and polyamides
LANXESS presents new halogen-free, flame-retardant polyesters and polyamides
Lanxess invests in its production site in Lillo/Antwerp
Lanxess announced plans to further strengthen its integrated production complex for polyamide and precursors for plastics in Antwerp.
A frame revolution for sport glasses with transparent polyamide
At MIDO 2017 in Milan Italy, Evonik will demonstrate its new application for the sport glasses' frame manufactured with Trogamid.
Terblend N as solution for customized control panel housing
Premium agricultural utility vehicle manufacturers select Terblend N NG02 EF for control panel housings.
DSM's next generation of high performance polyamides
At K 2016 DSM launches new polyphthalamide (PPA) - ForTii Ace.
Solvay launches Technyl 4earth
Solvay officially introduced at K 2016 the brand new solution Technyl® 4earth® providing breakthrough environmental benefits as compared to traditional Polyamide 6.6 (PA6.6).
Garmets made from Evonik's biopolyamide at K 2016
The elegant garments presented at K are made 100 percent of innovative biopolyamide fibers based on Vestamid Terra.
Evonik broke ground for construction of new PA 12 plant
The company's production capacity for polyamide 12 powders will increase by 50 percent.
BASF reduces caprolactam production in Europe
The company reduces caprolactam capacity in Europe by 100,000 metric tons.
Evonik at K 2016
From October 19 to 26, the chemical company will present extraordinary solution approaches and creative ideas developed in close collaboration with customers.
Polyamides for die-cast metal replacement
Royal DSM is extending its range of ForTii high performance polyphthalamides.
DSM to expand its ForTii portfolio
DSM's ForTii innovations for die-cast metal replacement result in cost and weight reductions.
Terblend N as solution for high-class loudspeaker grills
A German premium car manufacturer turned to Ineos Styrolution for customer-specific colored loudspeaker grills.
New high-performance filaments for 3D printing
DSM partners with Nexeo boosting the market with 2 new, high-performance filaments for 3D printing.
Evonik to expand capacity for Vestosint PA12 powder in Marl
Evonik Industries plans to build a new production line for special polyamide 12 powder in Marl with an investment volume in the mid double-digit million euro range.
DuPont invests in Zytel HTN polymer capacity in Germany
DuPont Performance Materials announced that it is investing in Zytel HTN PPA polymer capacity at its Uentrop facility in Hamm, Germany.
Nexeo Solutions and DSM renew partnership
Nexeo Solutions and Royal DSM have announced their agreement to extend and further develop their existing partnership.
Lanxess started up new line for high-performance plastics in the USA
Lanxess has started up a second production line for high-performance plastics compounding at its facility in Gastonia, North Carolina.
EcoPaxx for new high temperature abrasive monofilament
DSM’s EcoPaXX has been selected for new high temperature resistant abrasive monofilament from Hahl-Pedex.
Grupa Azoty achieves strong performance improvement
In H1 2015, Grupa Azoty reported EBIT of PLN 535m, up by 83% year on year and net profit of nearly PLN 458m, up by 90% year on year.
DSM and Ascend with agreement for supply of PA 66 compounds
Ascend becomes the strategic supplier to DSM for PA66 base-polymer used as raw material for Akulon PA66 compounds for engineering plastics applications.
Xiaomi selects DSM Stanyl ForTii for antenna splitters
Stanyl ForTii, a high-performance polyamide, is being used in the frame splitters of Xiaomi Mi4.
DSM announces polyamide 6 price increase
DSM will increase the price for its Akulon and Novamid polyamide 6 polymers and compounds in Europe by 150 euro/ton.
New Salomon shoe with EcoPaXX from DSM
Royal DSM announces that its EcoPaXX polyamide has been chosen for the "Edging Chassis" of new mountaineering shoe from Salomon.
Yara and BASF to build ammonia plant in USA
Yara International and BASF Group have agreed to build a world scale ammonia plant at BASF's site in Freeport, Texas.
Osram LED downlights with Stanyl TC
Osram LED downlights keep cool with thermally conductive Stanyl TC polyamide 46 from DSM.
Next generation of Diablo PA
Royal DSM launched its next generation of Diablo high temperature resistant polyamides at the 2014 Fakuma trade show.
New polyamide compound grades with recycled content
At Fakuma Teknor Apex will introduce four PA 6 and 66 grades from Recyclon family.
New DSM's plastics at Fakuma 2014
Royal DSM will introduce new high performance polyamides at the Fakuma plastics processing exhibition.
DSM to invest in a new PA plant in North America
The company will build new polymerization plant to manufacture Akulon for film grades used in flexible food packaging and other segments.
Ultramid derived from renewable raw materials
BASF now offers high performance Ultramid for flexible packaging films, which is derived from renewable raw materials.
Polish Grupa Azoty rolls out key investment projects
The Polyamide 6 Plant and Granulation Plant II, with a total cost of EUR 110m, will be launched in 2016.
BASF inreases production of PA 6/6.6
BASF has expanded the production capacities of Ultramid C for flexible food packaging films at its production site in Ludwigshafen.
BASF increases prices for polyamides and intermediates
BASF will increase the prices for all polyamide 6 base polymer grades, caprolactam and adipic acid in Europe by €110 per metric ton or each product.