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HEXPOL TPE
Series of renewable low hardness TPEs introduced / Fakuma launch
20.10.2015
COVESTRO / REVERDIA
Collaboration on development of bio-based TPUs / “Biosuccinum” for “Desmopan” applications in footwear and consumer electronics segments
15.10.2015
MOMENTIVE
New coating technology for glass-like surfaces / Design flexibility and weight savings
14.10.2015
SGL
Development of unidirectional long fibre reinforced tapes and thermoplastics / Industrial and aerospace applications
13.10.2015
CORBION PURAC
Successful development of next generation PLA / Purchase of Indian lactic acid producer Malladi Specialties
12.10.2015
CARBIOS
New pilot plant for biodegradable film starts in France / First demonstration runs planned
09.10.2015
IONIQA TECHNOLOGIES
“Circular” PET recycling process to be upscaled / Colour removal results in virgin output / EUR 2.5m investment / Funding from Chemelot Ventures
07.10.2015
ALBIS PLASTIC
Electromagnetic compatible compounds added to “Alcom” range
06.10.2015
RTP
Chopped glass fibre PP compound with improved properties / Wide range of potential applications
01.10.2015
APK
High quality PE recompounds launched / Rising demand from construction sector / Newcycling project in development
30.09.2015
ROWA
Tramaco subsidiary launches new “Trayplen” adhesion promoter for polyolefinic plastics
28.09.2015
COVESTRO
Supply of PC resins for 3D printing materials / Cooperation with China's Polymaker
25.09.2015
VICTREX
Expanded automotive portfolio on display at “Fakuma” / PEEK and PAEK offer high production efficiency
22.09.2015
PERSTORP
Lactide-based copolymer developed in collaboration with Corbion / Innovation first of many for adhesives formulators
21.09.2015
GRAFE
Two new electrically conductive, halogen-free flame-retarded PP compounds to be launched at “Fakuma”
18.09.2015
TOHO TENAX
New UTS filament yarn introduced ahead of “Composites Europe” fair
17.09.2015
EPSAN
New “Eplamid” PA compound for optical frame applications
16.09.2015
COMPOSITES RESEARCH
Germany's Fraunhofer Institute merges pultrusion and blow-moulding techniques / Process enables production of complex parts
15.09.2015
KEP EUROPE
New impact-resistant POM grades launched ahead of "Fakuma"
15.09.2015
SONGWON
“Songnox” PQ stabiliser range extended / Broadest solid phosphite product range industry-wide
14.09.2015
CONDUCTIVE POLYMERS
“Polycond” research project included in Spanish EU accession commemoration
10.09.2015
SEKISUI ALVEO
Proposal to shut down foams plant in Wales / Business review prompted by mounting cost pressure / New additions to “Evalen” range
10.09.2015
DEINOVE
French biotech group succeeds at producing chemical intermediate muconic acid from cellulosic material / Technology uses Deinococcus bacteria / Feedstock for caprolactam, PTA and adipic acid
10.09.2015
LEIS POLYTECHNIK
Launching complete series of “Thermoforce” thermally conductive compounds / Metal replacement
01.09.2015
BASF
Bio-based, VOC-free polyol launched for coatings / Improved resistance for flooring systems
31.08.2015
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