Kraiburg TPE achieves new Asia Pacific milestone with additional production line
The addition of a new production line in the Malaysia plant emphasizes Kraiburg TPE’s commitment to providing customers with the best quality, satisfaction and value.
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Covestro further strengthening of global TPU business
Covestro becomes majority stakeholder in DIC Covestro Polymer joint venture in Japan. Covestro raises stake from 50% to 80%, the partnership with DIC Corporation continues. The Acquisition is a part of Covestro's global growth strategy.
Breathable body protectors using a flexible thermoplastic elastomer compound from Kraiburg TPE
The thermoplastic elastomer compound from Kraiburg TPE provides the flexibility, light weight and full articulation characteristics of the modular system that lends itself to a myriad of shock and vibration absorbing applications, from sportswear and personal protection equipment to healthcare and other demanding industries.
Albis distributes new halogen-free TPE-compounds from Uteksol
Albis Plastic GmbH expands its TPE-Portfolio with flame retardant Styrene-based thermoPlastic Elastomers (TPS) of the brand Solplast from Uteksol. The halogen-free TPS compounds achieve V0 classification of the UL94 test at 2 mm thickness.
Kraiburg TPE expands TPE portfolio for soft-touch surfaces
At Fakuma, Kraiburg TPE will presented a new thermoplastic elastomers series especially developed for decorated surfaces that appeal to the touch and for functional parts inside motor vehicles’ cabins.
Elix Polymers highlighted latest material innovations at Fakuma 2018
Materials supplier Elix Polymers presented innovations from the new product portfolio at Fakuma 2018.
Albis Plastic receives sustainability standard certification
Albis Plastic GmbH has been certified in line with current Europe-wide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) standards.
Thermoplastic Tapes in Injection Molded Parts
How do thermoplastic tapes reduce costs and increase performance of injection molded parts? The AZL and the IKV are jointly developing scenarios with companies on how thermoplastic tapes can be increasingly used in the production of injection molded parts.
PolyOne shock-absorbing TPEs protect phone cases
Independent testing proves PolyOne shock-absorbing TPEs protect phone cases from impact better than TPUs
Kraiburg TPE Scores a Victory with The First Thai Brush
Thailand's manufacturer of toothbrushes and household brushes is committed to producing toothbrushes of the highest quality. For this reason, The First Thai Brush Co., Ltd. has chosen a high-quality thermoplastic elastomer from Kraiburg TPE.
Bieglo Adds PAI and PEI to Portfolio
Bieglo High-Performance Polymers expands their portfolio with polyamidimid (PAI) and polyetherimid (PEI).
High-heat Glass-reinforced Polyamide 66 Outperforms Comparable PA 66
A new series of high-heat glass-reinforced polyamide 66 compounds bridges the cost-performance gap between standard heat-resistant polyamides and costly specialty polymers, providing injection molders with a more economical alternative for automotive and other metal-replacement parts.
Sabic and Nottingham Spirk accelerate innovations with specialty materials
Sabic’s Specialties business announced today that it is accelerating the development of disruptive solutions to create end-user market pull by engaging with Nottingham Spirk, a business innovation and product design firm.
Covestro introduces brand name for thermoplastic composites
Covestro is pushing ahead with developing and marketing its continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFRTP) by introducing Maezio as brand name.
Heat-resistant PLA compounds and versatile bioplastics at Fakuma 2018
At Fakuma 2018, FKuR Kunststoff GmbH will be presenting its broad portfolio of bio-based thermoplastics for injection molding, thermoforming and extrusion.
Kraiburg TPE portfolio for automotive applications expanded
Kraiburg TPE is highlighting its market-driven and customer-oriented development expertise at the 26th International Trade Fair Fakuma held from October 16 to 20, 2018 at Friedrichshafen Exhibition Center.
Maximising efficiency potential
Compact manufacturing cells, precise processing and intelligent control units: Engel, the injection moulding machine manufacturer is set to pull out the efficiency stops with a medical application for TaipeiPlas 2018, which takes place in Taipei, Taiwan, from August 15th to 19th.
New stabilizers protect plastics against hydrolysis
The LANXESS Additives business unit is expanding its product range of hydrolysis stabilizers for plastics and polyurethanes with the addition of Stabaxol L.
APF specialists to show Freeformer and numerous functional parts
At the Rapid.Tech user convention and trade fair to be held from 5 to 7 June 2018 in Erfurt (Germany), Arburg will present the potential of the Freeformer and Arburg Plastic Freeforming (APF) in hall 2, stand 2-409.
Arburg at the Plastpol 2018: cost-effective optical application and LSR processing
At Tthe Plastpol 2018 Arburg will present two injection moulding applications for efficient high-volume production at stand E30 in hall E in Kielce, Poland.
SABIC's Pre-NPE News
Under the banner of “Chemistry that Matters,” SABIC will exhibit at NPE 2018 with the theme: “What Matters to You?” – representing the company’s ongoing commitment to listen closely to its customers, share ideas and expertise, and work together to achieve new levels of performance.
ENGEL unveils lightweight design expertise at Chinaplas 2018
Electric vehicles are gaining ground in China - bringing with them innovative lightweight construction technologies. At Chinaplas 2018 ENGEL will present its composite expertise to a Chinese audience for the first time with a special Expert Corner.
High-tech thermoplastics for future mobility
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS will be present in Mannheim at the VDI Congress “Plastics in Automotive Engineering” with a special focus on “High-tech thermoplastics for future mobility”.
PolyOne expands automotive engineered polymer portfolio
PolyOne expands automotive engineered polymer portfolio with ElectriPlast conductive long fiber technology.
KRAIBURG TPE to Exhibit at NPE 2018
KRAIBURG TPE, the global competence leader in thermoplastic elastomer compounds will be participating at NPE 2018, the National Plastics Exposition. This exhibition will be held on May 7-11, 2018 at the Orange County Convention center in Orlando, Florida.
Kraiburg TPE strengthens its business location in Germany
Kraiburg TPE opens new extrusion line in Waldkraiburg, Germany.
DSM sharpens focus on Additive Manufacturing
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, today announces a new approach for its additive manufacturing (AM) activities.
K celebrates its 65th anniversary
On 11. October 1952, 65 years ago to the day, Messe Düsseldorf opened the first K – the trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry.
PolyOne Celebrates 10 Years in Poland
To help celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of its facility in Kutno, Poland, PolyOne welcomed customers to an afternoon of dialogue about the future of manufacturing in Poland.
Experience the variety of plastics first-hand
From October 17 to 21, 2017, the Fakuma trade fair in Friedrichshafen will once again be opening its doors. This year visitors can again look forward to seeing innovative plastic solutions from BASF for the construction and furniture industries as well as for the automotive and packaging sectors.
Lights on and full speed ahead
New types of material with further enhanced dimensional stability at the Fakuma plastics trade fair in Friedrichshafen, October 17 to 21, 2017.
Sabic invests in Dutch composite engineering company
Sabic has invested in the Dutch composites specialist Airborne International BV.
DuPont Performance Materials announces high-performance materials for 3D printing
DuPont Performance Materials is showcasing the filament form of its high-performance materials for 3D printing at the Additive Manufacturing Users Group Conference.
Focus on hybrid molding plus IMD technology
Live demonstration at Bond-Laminates stand. Cost-effective mass production of thin-walled, decorated lightweight components made from thermoplastic composites. One-shot process combines three steps.
Hexpol TPE announce expansion in North America
Hexpol TPE has announced further expansion to their global capabilities with the start-up of TPE production and product development in North America.
SABIC expands its portfolio of foamable polymers
SABIC is expanding its portfolio to include more polyolefins and engineering thermoplastics.