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.
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ExxonMobil breaks ground on multi-million dollar Shanghai Technology Center expansion
New state-of-the-art research and development facility to be used for customer collaboration and creating new applications.
R&P PolyPlastic to reveal a new business strategy at Interplastica
The leader of Russia's composite market plans to sign a range of agreements with its business partners on strategic, mutually beneficial cooperation.
Bobst collaborates with Michelman
Bobst collaborates with Michelman to offer a unique barrier solution combining AlOx high barrier films and topcoat solutions.
Evonik invests in Irish medical device company Vivasure Medical
New application of bioabsorbable polymer Resomer from Evonik.
BASF expands global production capacity of Ultrason
New production line in Yeosu, Korea will serve growing market demand for high performance specialty plastics.
Basotect in acoustic unit with active and passive sound cancellation
HOWATHERM's new silencer for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment utilizes an active and a passive component.
TER Plastics establishes sales subsidiary for the CEE region
TER Plastics Polymer Group announces the foundation of a new sales subsidiary for the entire CEE region.
Changes at the Röchling Group
As of June 1, 2016, Ludger Bartels will become the new Chief Executive Officer at Röchling.
Wacker expands production capacity for silicone fluids
The Munich-based Wacker Group has expanded its production capacity for functional silicone fluids at its Burghausen site.
Sylumis LED systems with PolyOne's thermally conductive polymer
Sylumis has successfully replaced metal with a thermally conductive polymer solution from PolyOne in a new, larger model of its Orion range of LED spot lamps.
Celanese launches Tribology Product Platform
Celanese announced the launch of its global Tribology Product Platform to meet the growing demand for high-performance materials for use in moving parts.
Lanxess at Fakuma 2015
At Fakuma Lanxess is focusing e.g. on new materials for structural lightweight construction, LED lighting technology and electrical and electronic applications.
SABIC inaugurates ‘closed-loop recycling’ initiative
SABIC embraces 'closed-loop recycling' with usage of 4.0m recycled plastic bags a year.
New light weight LED lighting module for Audi Q7
Royal DSM announced the use of Arnite XL-T in the new Audi Q7 for automotive headlight applications that can resist extreme thermal loads.
New Vistamaxx performance polymers platform for hotmelt adhesives
ExxonMobil Chemical is introducing a new platform of low viscosity Vistamaxx polymers for hot melt adhesives used in packaging, hygiene and assembly applications.
MiTeGen introduces new crystallization microplate
MiTeGen LLC has launched a unique crystallization microplate made of TOPAS cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) from TOPAS Advanced Polymers.
New performance limits of perfluoroplastics
ECCtreme ECA from DuPont is a new family of melt-processable high-temperature perfluoroplastics (HTP) that can withstand continuous-use temperatures of up to 300°C.
EuPC launched Strategic Alliance for European polymer supplies
On May 22nd 2015, during the EuPC General Assembly in Warsaw, EuPC launched a Strategic Alliance for Polymer Supplies in Europe.
ExxonMobil Chemical at Chinaplas 2015
At Chinaplas ExxonMobil Chemical will demonstrate performance polymers for products that enable modern living.
The world's fastest growing regional polymer market
The Indian sub-continent has established itself as the most exciting and dynamic emerging market in the world.
New application technology center for superabsorbent polymers
Evonik has inaugurated a new application technology center for superabsorbent polymers in Krefeld, Germany.
IK criticizes plastics manufacturers' force majeure policy
Notifications of force majeure lead to raw materials shortages and spiralling prices, according to IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen e. V.
New polymer for transparent sun protection
Baycusan C 2000 delivers high SPF and feels pleasant on the skin.
INEOS to integrate INEOS ABS into Styrolution business
INEOS is to integrate the INEOS ABS into its Styrolution business to promote their products globally with one face to the market.
Perstorp launches new high-performance products
Perstorp will unveil new products and enhanced support at the European Coatings Show 2015.
Solvay polymers in high-precision IPE's products
International Polymer Engineering introduced a new range of high-precision microbore tubing, monofilaments and profiles made of Solvay's thermoplastics.
New director for DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers
Raymond Palmen is appointed Director for DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
New Xydar LCP resin from Solvay
Xydar MG-850 LCP provides high flow, flatness and dimensional stability for next-generation connectors designed for computers and tablets.
Water scavenger for silane-curing adhesives and sealants
Additive Geniosil XL 70 is designed as a water scavenger for silane-curing adhesive and sealant formulations.
Evonik opened new plant for HTPB in Marl
The Group invested a mid-double-digit million euro amount in the plant for hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene.
New material combination for wound care
Bayer MaterialScience is introducing a new product combination for advanced wound care and NPWT applications.
Wacker expands facility for insulation systems
Wacker Group has built a new test facility for certifying modern external thermal insulation composite systems at its Burghausen site.
DuPont increases ethylene copolymers production in Texas
DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers announced its intent to increase production capacity of its ethylene copolymers assets.
New milestone in bio-based acrylic acid production
BASF, Cargill and Novozymes achieved another milestone in development of technologies to produce acrylic acid from renewable raw materials.
Hunstman developed prepolymer for RHM adhesives
Prepolymer Suprasec LM 4702 will be unveiled at Feica conference, from 17 to 19 September.