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EASTMAN
Low-volatility pure monomer resins introduced
30.04.2013
POLYTHENE UK
Launch of bio-based and fully recyclable material
30.04.2013
TOSAF
Anti-fog masterbatch introduced for greenhouse films
29.04.2013
DOW EUROPE
Partnership with PetroplastVinora launches stretch sleeve label / High performance properties answer calls from brand owners
25.04.2013
EMERALD KALAMA
Phthalate-free PVC plasticiser introduced
19.04.2013
RPC LLANTRlSANT
New bottle design for a British premium syrup / Sturdy for kitchen and café environments
18.04.2013
DOW
Pultruded PU system shown at JEC Europe 2013 Improved toughness and fibre wetting
18.04.2013
FERRO SPAIN
Nucleating agent enhances properties of LDPE foam
17.04.2013
MOMENTIVE
Composite auto components produced in under two minutes
16.04.2013
MONDI
"Green" cellulose-reinforced polymer / Production advantages for moulders / Customised product offering
12.04.2013
HEXPOL TPE
TPEs developed for automotive mat production / Production of lighter weight parts
11.04.2013
COMPOSITES
French consortium surrounding Cetim starts producing CFR suspension for automotive use / Less than two minutes of cycle time
03.04.2013
SABIC
Launch of MD LDPE film grades for high clarity packaging
28.03.2013
JOHNS MANVILLE
Glass fibre technology for structural thermoplastic composites / Improved glass-matrix bonding claimed
26.03.2013
GREINER PACKAGING
Cooperation with Sonax to develop windscreen wash bottle
25.03.2013
TOTAL
Tough mPE film added to “Lumicene” range / Suitable for multilayer applications
22.03.2013
BASF
Water injection technology PA grades added to “Ultramid” range
18.03.2013
COMPOSITES EVOLUTION
PFA bioresin prepegs launched / Crop-waste-based materials for composites applications
15.03.2013
KRAIBURG TPE
Launching commercial production of new high-quality TPEs based on Shell's natural gas-based process oil
13.03.2013
POLYSCOPE
Low molecular weight SMA copolymers added to “Xiran” range
05.03.2013
TETRA PAK
One-step aseptic opening introduced for “Evero” milk package / Safety features combine with convenience
05.03.2013
ASAHI KASEI
New long glass fibre-reinforced PP for automotive parts / Allows 20% cost savings
01.03.2013
TICONA
Super-reflective PCT grades launched for LED lighting applications
28.02.2013
NOVOMER
First run of PPC polyols from waste CO2 completed / Production costs expected to be lower than petrochemical products
27.02.2013
MELITEK
Cooperation with Clariant on additives for medical polymers / Plasticiser-free compound to be displayed at "Medtec Europe"
26.02.2013
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