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BASF: Two milestones for modern SB block copolymers

12.03.2010 - The innovative field of styrene-butadiene (SB) block copolymers is still in its infancy in comparison to other plastics. And yet, BASF already has two milestones to commemorate in this realm. 20 years of Styrolux in Antwerp Styrolux®, an SB block copolymer, was produced on an industrial scale for...

DuPont: New nylon with added performance to subtract weight & cost in automotive products

11.03.2010 - A new family of nylon products from DuPont Performance Polymers – DuPont™ Zytel® PLUS nylon – delivers excellent performance levels and importantly maintains those excellent performance levels much longer than traditional nylons despite exposure to hot oil, hot air, calcium chloride and other aggressive...

Kungsörs Plast: Unique approval for KPS conductive pipes in Germany

11.03.2010 - After extensive tests, German authorities have approved the use of KPS conductive plastic pipes for use at German petrol stations. The Swedish manufacturer thereby becomes the first to be able to supply plastic petrol pipes to the German market. Germany has the most restrictive rules in Europe regarding...

Evonik: Bio-Polyamide Protects High-Performance Cables

11.03.2010 - Germany-based Evonik Industries has expanded its range of compounds for high-performance cables to include bio-based VESTAMID® Terra DS. Evonik is thus responding to the rapidly growing interest in bio-based plastics, even in technically challenging fields of application. A polyamide 1010, VESTAMID®...

Dow Europe: Price Increases for ABS and SAN Grades

10.03.2010 - Effective immediately, or as contract terms allow, Dow Europe GmbH will increase its prices by 120 Euro per metric ton for all MAGNUM™ ABS grades and TYRIL™ SAN grades across the European, Middle Eastern, African and Indian regions. More Information: www.dow.com

Bayer MaterialScience acquires Artificial Muscle, Inc.

10.03.2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC, a subsidiary of Bayer AG and part of the global Bayer MaterialScience business, has acquired Artificial Muscle, Inc. (AMI) of Sunnyvale, California. AMI is a pioneer and leader in the field of electroactive polymers for the consumer electronics industry. Enabling technology...

Tria to join Piovan UK

10.03.2010 - Ralf Schneider Group´s recently announced global strategy to bring its three ancillary equipment businesses, Motan, Colortronic and Colortronic Systems together, has led TRIA S.p.A. to review its representation in the UK and Ireland. The co-operation between Motan Limited and Tria will cease on April...

Ultrapolymers: New plastomer for direct processing or PP modification

10.03.2010 - A recent addition to Ultrapolymers’ portfolio of high performance polymers is LyondellBasell’s Koattro KT AR05 plastomer for direct processing or use as a modifying agent for polypropylene. Uncured and without the need for any plasticiser, this material combines high flexibility (bending stiffness 20...

EMS-GRIVORY: Price increases for Grilamid, Grivory and Grilon

09.03.2010 - EMS-GRIVORY (CH) will increase with effect from April 1st, 2010 their prices in Europe by 5%. The products concerned are Grilamid TR, Grivory GV/HT and Grilon A, B and TS. These price increases result chiefly from the high raw material costs since the beginning of this year. Despite great efforts...

EMS increases PPA capacity in Europe

09.03.2010 - EMS-GRIVORY, a business unit of EMS-CHEMIE AG, will increase its production capacity for Grivory HT high-performance polyamide, a polyamide bringing top performance at high temperatures. EMS-GRIVORY will further increase its capacity by constructing an additional Grivory HT manufacturing plant in...

BASF: Airbox for motorcycles made of dimensionally stable polyamide

09.03.2010 - The sportiest and most powerful motorcycle from BMW, the new S 1000 RR, draws its combustion air from an intake system with a built-in air filter function made from Ultramid® B3WGM24 HP, an extremely dimensionally stable polyamide (PA) from BASF. In motorcycle design, this component is called an airbox....

PolyOne Expands Solutions for Wood Plastic Composites

09.03.2010 - PolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, recently announced that it is completing the development of a patent-pending fiber treatment technology that will enhance the performance of traditional wood plastic composites (WPCs). This new...

LANXESS: New Jhagadia site up and running

08.03.2010 - The specialty chemicals company LANXESS has completed the first phase of construction of its new site in Jhagadia, Gujarat state, India. The production of the rubber chemicals plant was started up, as planned, after being relocated from Thane, Maharashtra state. The plant features the latest technology...

Evonik acquires Membrane Extraction Technology for its high-performance polymers business

03.03.2010 - Evonik Industries AG announced its acquisition of London based Membrane Extraction Technology (MET) Ltd. The transaction has been completed by March 1. The acquisition is an integral part of Evonik´s strategy to invest in attractive developing markets driven by the mega trend "Resource Efficiency"....

Bayer MaterialScience planning new world-scale TDI plant at Dormagen site

02.03.2010 - Bayer MaterialScience plans to invest roughly EUR 150 million in a new high-tech production plant for TDI (toluene diisocyanate) at Chempark Dormagen. TDI is a precursor for the production of polyurethane flexible foam. The new plant will have a capacity of 300,000 tons per year and will replace the...

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