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Rinco Ultrasonics: Machinery range extended with first electrically driven ultrasonic welding machine

26.06.2015 - With its new Electrical Motion ultrasonic welding machine (working frequency: 20 kHz), the Swiss specialist for ultrasonic welding technology, Rinco Ultrasonics, is treading new ground: away from the traditional pneumatic drive to an electrically driven welding machine. With this solution, the relevant...

Huntsman: Acquisition of Polyurethane Elastomer Manufacturer Tecnoelastomeri

25.06.2015 - Huntsman Corporation announced that it has completed the acquisition of Tecnoelastomeri, a manufacturer and marketer of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) based hot-cast elastomer systems and processing machines, based in Modena, Italy. 2014 sales revenue for Tecnoelastomeri was approximately $12...

Coveris: Acquisition of Agricultural Plastics Leader Olefinas

25.06.2015 - Coveris Holdings S.A., a leading global packaging and coatings solutions company, recently announced the acquisition of Olefinas, a leading agricultural plastics company with operations in Guatemala and Mexico. Entering Latin America supports Coveris’ initiative to providing a full range of packaging...

DuPont: New high-heat resistant AEM elastomers

23.06.2015 - DuPont Performance Polymers (DPP) announced to reveal key properties of a new high-heat resistant "Vamac" ethylene acrylic elastomer (AEM) offering heat resistance as yet unmatched in AEM at DKT 2015. Introduced as "Vamac" VMX-5000, the new pre-compound has been designed to meet the latest challenges...

BASF declares Force Majeure for Polyamide 66 Compounds

18.06.2015 - Due to production problems in the Hexamethylenediamine (HMD)-plant in Seal Sands (UK), BASF has declared Force Majeure for Hexamethylenediamine (HMD), AH salt and Polyamide 66 polymer on Tuesday, June 16th, 2015. As a result, BASF is declaring Force Majeure for polyamide 66 compounds („Ultramid“...

Celanese: Price Increases on “Hostaform” and “Celcon” Specialty Polyacetal (POM) Grades

17.06.2015 - Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, recently announced price increases on its “Hostaform” and “Celcon” specialty polyacetal (POM) grades including tribological, electrostatic, high impact, custom colors and other functionalized grades. Effective July 1, 2015:...

Ashland: Price increase for unsaturated polyester resins, epoxy vinyl esters and gelcoats in Europe, Middle East and Africa

15.06.2015 - Ashland Performance Materials, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., has increased the price of its portfolio of unsaturated polyester resins, epoxy vinyl esters and gelcoats sold in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by 100 euros per ton effective June 1, 2015, or as contracts allow. About...

RocTool: Jean-Marie Demeautis new Chairman of the Board

11.06.2015 - Jean-Marie Demeautis has been appointed RocTool’s Director and Chairman of the Board. RocTool are specialists in the design and development of innovative processes for rapid molding of composites and plastic materials. Jean-Marie Demeautis has over 20 year’s solid experience in development strategies...

Elix Polymers: New Account Manager for Italy

11.06.2015 - Enrico Novara has joined Elix Polymers as Account Manager for Italy in order to strengthen sales in this country being the second largest market for ABS resins in Europe. Enrico will be based in Torino and brings industry experience in market development, coordination of sales teams, customer service...

BASF: Price increase for Neopentylglycol in Europe

05.06.2015 - BASF is increasing the prices of the polyalcohol neopentylglycol (NPG) with immediate effect or as existing contracts permit by 80 €/mt in Europe. Neopentylglycol (NPG) is a high-quality intermediate used, for example, to produce polyester resins for coatings, unsaturated polyester resins, lubricants...

Dr. Thiele: 11th China International Recycled Polyester Conference - New partnership with PETnology GmbH

05.06.2015 - The traditional China International Recycled Polyester Conference organized by CCFEI and Dr. Thiele Polyester Technology has got with PETnology GmbH a new partnership in 2015. The idea is to bring the packaging industry as main source of polyester packaging waste together with the PET recycling industry...

Styrolution: Price increase for ABS in June

03.06.2015 - The Gross Market Price level in Europe for Terluran ABS valid as of June 1st, 2015 is +40 €/mt versus May 2015.

Trinseo: Price Increases for Polystyrene and Copolymers in Europe

02.06.2015 - Trinseo, a global materials company and manufacturer of plastics, latex and rubber, and its affiliate companies in Europe announced today price increases for all polystyrene (PS) and copolymer grades. Effective immediately, or as existing contract terms allow, the June contract and spot prices for the...

Styrolution: Price increase for Polystyrene in June

01.06.2015 - The Gross Market Price for Polystyrene (GPPS, bulk) valid as of June 1st, 2015 is increased by +30€/mt vs. May. The surcharge for HIPS is + 90 €/mt.

Lanxess: Price increase for several synthetic elastomers

01.06.2015 - The High Performance Elastomers business unit of specialty chemicals company Lanxess raises its prices for several synthetic rubbers in Europe, Middle East and Africa effective June 1, 2015 as follows: • The price adjustments per metric ton for its EPDM grades is EUR 100. • The price adjustment per...

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