Global PVC market to rise
Demand for PVC to increase by 3.2% per year until 2021, according to Ceresana research.
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EC opens in-depth investigation into a Solvay-Ineos joint venture
Preliminary investigation had expressed competition concerns in the market of suspension polyvinyl chloride, says European Commission.
New paste PVC products from Vinnolit
At K in Düsseldorf Vinnolit will present its new solutions e.g. for flooring and wallpaper applications.
New generation of PVC plasticizers
Evonik started production of phthalate-free and bio-based plasticizers at a new production plant at Marl Chemical Plant.
Braskem inaugurates new PVC plant that marks its largest investment to date
The new R$1 billion plant will serve clients in sectors of strategic importance to the country's development, such as home building, basic sanitation and infrastructure.
New Flexalloy PVC elastomer compounds for electric vehicle charger cable
Two Flexalloy PVC elastomer compounds from Teknor Apex Company provide manufacturers of charger cable for electric vehicles (EVs) with more cost-effective alternatives to other elastomers in both insulation and jacketing, the company announced.
Clariant debuts new generation sustainable lubricant for PVC in Europe
Clariant introduces a new generation of lubricant based on a renewable source to the PVC processing community, in support of the global trend away from lead-stabilized PVC processing compounds.
Teknor Apex produces first commercial biovinyl flexible vinyl compounds
Teknor Apex produces first commercial biovinyl flexible vinyl compounds made with Dow Ecolibrium bio-based plasticizers.
African support for the development of sustainable PVC
Southern African Vinyl Association (SAVA) consisting of 24 members has signed of the Product Stewardship Programme (PSP); the programme launched by Aystralian PVC industry in 2002 to focus on rsponsible and sustainable use of PCV.
Towards green PVC
A change is in the air when it comes to products produced with flexible vinyl compounds. Dow Electrical & Telecommunications (Dow E&T), a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, and Teknor Apex Company are excited to announce a joint market development agreement for flexible vinyl in several application areas.
DuPont and Braskem join forces to innovate in the Brazilian construction market
New technology leads to the construction of houses with a more complete finish, in less time and at a more affordable price.
New PVC / TPU jacketing compounds
IMCD expands its portfolio with PVC / TPU jacketing compounds for industrial data and control cable.
European PVC industry launches VinylPlus
The European PVC industry has announced an ambitious new set of targets for sustainable development.
Teknor Apex unveils full range of rigid PVC compounds
Apex rigid PVC compounds include grades for building products, furniture components, pipe fittings, packaging, medical devices, and many other end uses.
Kuhne and Teknor Apex in high-speed extrusion of PVC-Free medical tubing
At a recent American Kuhne Spring Open House, American Kuhne and Teknor Apex teamed up to display a PVC- free medical tubing line that ran at speeds up to 830 ft/min while processing Teknor Apex’s Medalist medical elastomer, the companies announced jointly at MD&M East.
PVC recipes still in development
AMI’s 3rd annual international conference on PVC compounding was held in Dusseldorf, Germany to debate the latest innovations in vinyl additives and recipes.
Braskem launches cornerstone of new PVC plant
Unit under construction is located in Marechal Deodoro, Alagoas and will start operating in the first half of 2012.
European PVC industry meets ten year targets on sustainable development
The European PVC industry released the final Progress Report on Vinyl 2010 – the ten year voluntary commitment launched in 2000 to enhance the sustainable production and use of PVC.
PolyOne enables automakers to improve production
PolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions launched targeted solutions for the automotive industry.
EU ministers restrict cadmium use in PVC
The European Union (EU) Council of Ministers has passed rules further restricting the marketing and use of cadmium in PVC because of health and environmental concerns.
Vinyl flooring recycling scheme marks first anniversary
This month 2010 marks the first anniversary of the nationwide launch of Recofloor, the UK's first vinyl flooring recycling scheme.
Outcry at move to single out PVC in RoHS rules
The European plastics industry has reacted with dismay to moves at the European Parliament to demand special assessments for the use of PVC in electrical and electronic equipment.
PVC puts in good performance for London Olympics
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has welcomed the announcement that PVC will make a significant contribution to the sustainability of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Innovative technology enables Teknor Apex to manufacture flexible vinyl compounds
Innovative formulation technology now enables Teknor Apex Company to manufacture flexible vinyl compounds that reduce emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 80% or more in comparison with conventional counterparts, it was announced today by the company's Vinyl Division.
Evonik Expands Plasticizer Alcohol Capacity
Evonik Industries AG is expanding its oxo alcohol production capacity at the Marl site by 60,000 metric tons per year.
BASF presents new methylstyrene-acrylonitrile copolymers AMSAN
In the plastics segment, BASF intends to focus on specialties and products with a high potential for differentiation in the market. The target is to increase the sales share of these products by 2010 from roughly 25 to 40%. At The International Construction Fair Budma 2008 in Poznań, Poland, the company showed its new methylstyrene-acrylonitrile copolymers (AMSAN). AMSAN are the group of polymers which are highly compatible with PVC and have a high glass transition temperature.