Ultra-lightweight solution in the solar-powered aircraft Solar Impulse
Inflatable seat cushions with Covestro films boost comfort of aircraft seats.
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New Yamaha concept vehicle with materials from BASF
Three-wheeled concept model 05GEN adopts BASF's plastics solutions including Infinergy and Elastollan.
Smart pallets sealed with Elastocoat C from BASF
Elastocoat C allows optimum protection, a longer life time and coating in an automated spraying process.
Huntsman to attend K 2016 in October
Expanded elastomer, pigments and additives offering will take center stage at Huntsman stands - including new product developments.
Albis adds new healthcare product to its portfolio
Albis Plastic adds Texin RxT TPU from Covestro to its healthcare product portfolio.
Perstorp focuses on product development and expand cooperation with customers
Increased demand for high performance polyurethanes has led Perstorp to embark on numerous initiatives in preparation for future customer needs.
Composite material for leather goods industry with Huntsman's TPU
Italian company Forestali has developed an innovative composite material for the leather goods industry using a special grade of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
Snow chains with thermoplastic polyurethane from BASF
French textile and rubber company Joubert Productions, Ambert, is for the first time putting on the market snow chains whose chain links are made entirely from plastic.
Covestro closes MDI plant in Spain
Plan is to close the MDI plant in Tarragona, but retain the site as chemical park and center for Polyurethane systems.
BASF starts operations at 300,000-metric-ton TDI plant
On Tuesday BASF officially inaugurated the new TDI (toluene diisocyanate) plant at its Ludwigshafen site.
Covestro improves operating result
Materials manufacturer Covestro substantially improved its operating result in the third quarter of 2015.
BASF at the A+A 2015 in Düsseldorf
This year BASF is presenting its new polyurethane and thermoplastic polyurethane portfolio for work and safety shoes at the A+A 2015.
Lightweight material for tough applications
Schwalbe's new Evo Tube uses thermoplastic polyurethane from BASF.
Covestro Management Board named
The Supervisory Board of Bayer MaterialScience AG has named the members of the future Covestro Board of Management effective September 1, 2015.
Cannon at Fakuma 2015
At Fakuma2015 the Cannon Group will present the latest developments in the processing technologies for Polyurethanes and Composites.
KraussMaffei at PU China
KraussMaffei is presenting its machine-based and process technology-related expertise involving components made from polyurethane and fiber-reinforced composites.
Exhibitors and visitors confirm success of Utech Europe 2015
Utech Europe 2015 attracted 190 exhibiting companies, a 19% increase from when this triennial event was last held in 2012.
Perstorp launches Capa Lactide 8000 Series polyols
Perstorp is unveiling three diols and one triol at Utech Europe 2015.
Lanxess at Utech 2015
The new Rhein Chemie Additives business unit of Lanxess is exhibiting its products for the polyurethane industry at Utech 2015 from April 14 to 16.
New polymer for transparent sun protection
Baycusan C 2000 delivers high SPF and feels pleasant on the skin.
New PU technologies for automotive applications
New polyurethane technologies for automotive applications will be unveiled at Utech Europe 2015 in Maastricht.
Perstorp at Utech Europe 2015
Perstorp to highlight strength and success of Capa caprolactone polyols at Utech Europe 2015 polyurethanes show.
Huntsman's TPU in Samsonite's luggage
Irogran TPU improves quality, features and durability of world's leading luggage brand.
Pioneering reactive additives for PU from Milliken
At Utech 2015 the company will show fully reactive polymeric additive technologies for polyurethanes.
New milestones in polyurethanes
At the European Coatings Show 2015 Bayer MaterialScience will be introducing bio-based crosslinker for polyurethanes.
BASF to acquire a manufacturer for TPU adhesives
BASF has entered into a definitive agreement to fully acquire the business and assets in Taiwan and Mainland China of Taiwan Sheen Soon.
Successful "Poliuretano Open House" in Mexico
More than 100 customers came to the KraussMaffei Open House dedicated to the polyurethane processing.
Safe flame retardant for PU foam
EPA identified non-halogenated Exolit OP 560 as safer alternative to pentaBDE for PUR foams.
BASF's new flat laminating line for PU insulating panels
At its Lemförde site BASF has commissioned a new pilot line for the development and discontinuous production of PU insulating panels.
New MDI plant in Shanghai
BASF, Huntsman, Shanghai Hua Yi, Shanghai Chlor-Alkali Chemical Co. Ltd. and Sinoplac will build new MDI plant with capacity of 240,000 metric tons.
New foam agent from DuPont Fluorochemicals
DuPont Fluorochemicals announced significant progress in delivering a new foam expansion solution based on hydrofluoroolefin technology.
New high-performance insulating material
BASF unveiled Slentite, the high-performance insulation panel for customised climate management.
E-TPU boosts running energy
New BASF foam Infinergy revolutionizes adidas running shoe.
New antistatic additive from BASF
Antistatic TPU Elastostat will be used in packaging, automotive and electronic industry.
Basotect finds new application in LNG tankers
Blanket made of foam blocks prevents sloshing.
BASF: new materials at "JEC Composites Show" in Paris
The new materials include a PET-based foam with the trade name Kerdyn as well as new epoxy and PU systems to produce composite parts by means of RTM processes.