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.
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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.
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.
BASF starts up test line for Ultramid packaging films
New test line can produce cast and blown films with up to seven layers.
Polyamide 6.6 for intricate automotive parts
A new toughened polyamide 6.6 compound for injection molding provides good flow properties for intricate or multi-cavity parts.
New film based on bio-based EcoPaXX polyamide
MF Folien introduces first film made from DSM's EcoPaXX polyamide.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class engine cover in bio-based polyamide from DSM
Mercedes-Benz has chosen a high performance polyamide largely made from renewable resources for the engine beauty cover of the brand-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
Invista's new polyamide salt facility in the Netherlands starts production
Invista started production at its new, polyamide salt plant, an expansion of the company's polymer facility in Rozenburg, the Netherlands.
BASF expands capacity for high performance Ultramid B (polyamide 6) in Germany
BASF increased its capacity for Ultramid B film product materials at its Ludwigshafen Verbund site by 21,000 metric tons per year in December 2012.
U.S. Department of Agriculture lists DSM EcoPaXX polyamide 410 grades in “BioPreferred” Catalog of biobased products
Three grades of EcoPaXX polyamide 410 from DSM have been given the “Certified Biobased Product” label awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The grades of this high performance engineering thermoplastic have a proven bio-based content of around 70%. This is because the polymer incorporates building blocks derived from castor oil obtained from plants that grow in tropical regions and which are not used for food products.
DSM brings new materials and innovation solutions to Electronica 2012
DSM will be at Electronica 2012 next week with important exhibits and presentations. Electronica, the world's leading trade fair for electronic components, systems and applications taking place in Munich from November 13-16, provides DSM with a great opportunity to show its latest products, and discuss new trends and innovative solutions.
Röchling Automotive selects Technyl polyamide
Röchling Automotive selects Technyl polyamide for high temperature turbo applications.
Solvay to Deliver Presentation on High-Performance Polyamides for Quick Connects
Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC, a leading global supplier of high-performance thermoplastics for the automotive industry, will deliver a presentation on the use of its high-performance polyamides for fuel systems applications at the ITB Automotive Fuel Systems China 2012 conference Oct. 25 at the Swissôtel Grand Shanghai in Puxi, Shanghai.
Invista's heat-resistant Torzen Marathon resin
Invista Engineering Polymers showcased its Torzen Marathon PA66 resin to the plastics market at Fakuma International Trade Fair in Friedrichshafen.
First production application for the new heat-resistant BASF polyamide Ultramid Endure
Barely two years after its introduction, the high-temperature resistant engineering plastic Ultramid Endure from BASF has found its first production application: The company Montaplast, Germany, a global supplier to the automotive industry, is using the polyamide specialty Ultramid Endure D3G7 for a heat shield in the charge-air manifold used on the 4 cylinder diesel-powered automobile engine from Daimler.
Röchling Automotive and DSM celebrate auto-industry first
Röchling Automotive and DSM are celebrating the 2012 Automotive Innovation Award (Powertrain Segment) from the Society of Plastics Engineers -Europe.
DSM and Stanyl help Dutch cyclists in London Paralympics
The Dutch Paralympic cycling team competing at the London Paralympics (from 29 August until 9 September) will be using new, ultra light and strong chains incorporating rollers made of Stanyl polyamide 46.
Environmental benefits of recycled Technyl polyamide
The environmental benefit of the use of recycled polyamide for automotive applications has been validated by a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) jointly led by leading engineering plastics developer Rhodia (member of the Solvay group), Valeo, one of the world’s top automotive suppliers and car-maker PSA Peugeot Citroën.
Does not fear fuel or salt
Production application of the new Ultramid Balance (PA 6.10) in automotive quick connectors.
Evonik invests in Singapore
Evonik’s new polyamide 12 line is planned to be built in Singapore by 2014 to increase the availability of this specialty plastic.
Rhodia offers a complete Technyl range
Rhodia Engineering Plastics, a member of theSolvay group, now offers the automotive industry a new heat performance Technyl range specifically engineered for both injection and blow molded parts for turbocharged engines.
Akulon from DSM and HiPer-tex glass fibre allow to create CNG cylinders
Gastank Sweden unveils zero permeation lightweight composite CNG cylinders manufactured with Akulon Fuel Lock from DSM and HiPer-tex glass fibre from 3B.
Stanyl delivers performance for ignition coil connectors
Delphi Automotive Systems, a leading Tier One supplier of electronics and technologies to the automotive industry, has approved DSM’s Stanyl TW200F6 for the Ignition Connector soldered onto the Ignition Coil specified by an OEM for 4 and 6 cylinder engines.
Ultramid has been applied in the plastic air and oil modules for trucks
Ultramid, a plastic compound from BASF has, for the first time, found use in the charge-air section of a commercial vehicle.
Akulon Fuel Lock FL40-HP awarded CARB Executive Order for use in small engine fuel tanks
DSM has been awarded the Executive Order (EO) for Akulon Fuel Lock FL40-HP, a blow moldable, polyamide 6-based mono-material. This award, granted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), certifies that the material meets the low permeation of hydrocarbons requirements for small, off-road engine fuel tanks.
Solvay provides material alternatives in wake of nylon 12 resin shortage
Solvay Specialty Polymers, USA, LLC, a leading global supplier of high-performance thermoplastics for the automotive industry, is providing alternative material options to automotive tier suppliers and OEMs in the wake of a recent shortage of nylon 12 resin.
BASF acquires Mazzaferro polyamide polymer business
BASF announced that it has acquired the polyamide (PA) polymer business of the Mazzaferro Group, Brazil and is hereby further strengthening its position with regard to engineering plastics and polyamide polymers in South America.
Thermostat housing for VW: Ultramid HRX in production
Since February 2012, thermostat housings molded from Ultramid® A3WG6 HRX are in use at VW.
Evolite a game-changing thermoplastic composite light-weighting solution
Rhodia Engineering Plastics, a member of the Solvay group, launched few days ago Evolite by Technyl which has been recently endorsed through partnerships and co-innovation projects to develop automotive and marine applications.
Invista announces distribution alliance in Europe
Invista Engineering Polymers and Hromatka Group recently signed a distribution agreement to sell Invista’s new Torzen polyamide resin in Europe.
DSM Engineering Plastics invests for growth in Specialty Polyamides
DSM is to make further investments in its Kaohsiung polymerization facility in Taiwan to upgrade and develop the company’s Specialty Polyamide capabilities for its Novamid and Akulon Polyamide engineering plastic business.
DSM offers a new Eco+ halogen free solution for white goods
To meet the needs of Nova Elektrik, a leading Turkish producer of electromechanical components for the white goods industry, DSM Engineering Plastics offered a halogen free grade of Akulon PA6, K225 KV, which is able to pass glow wire test on end product and to meet challenging design. Akulon K225 KV is the first halogen free material of its kind.
Arkema plans to expand in specialty polyamide business
Arkema announces a project to acquire Chinese companies Hipro Polymers, a fast-expanding producer of biosourced polyamide 10.10, and Casda Biomaterials, world leader in sebacic acid, derived from castor oil and used in particular to manufacture this polyamide 10.10.