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DYNEON
Enhanced properties from second-generation PTFE / Improved safety and cost benefits
28.08.2015
DIAB
Introducing “Divinycell HM” composite foam / “Toughest core ever” for marine hulls
27.08.2015
VAMP TECH
Introducing “Vampamid” 6 2028 V2/U polyamide 6 compound for public transportation applications
26.08.2015
AXION POLYMERS
Three new “Axpoly” recycled polymers introduced / Grades based on end-of-life ABS, PE and PP resources
25.08.2015
DKR
“Systalen” recyclate with new range of colours
21.08.2015
NILIT
PPA-based “Frianyl” achieves certification at very low thicknesses
20.08.2015
BGF INDUSTRIES
Thermoplastic composite “PolyPreg” is introduced / Applications across wide range of industries for easy-to-process material
19.08.2015
BASF
“Neopolen” EPP achieves aviation flammability certification
14.08.2015
NORDMANN, RASSMANN
Portfolio now includes new TPE grades from Francesco Franceschetti
13.08.2015
EVONIK
“Vestamid” range extended with introduction of reinforced PPA / Automotive applications
10.08.2015
TRINSEO
“Magnum” ABS resins receive FDA food contact approval / Applications from room temperature to frozen storage
07.08.2015
FKUR
“Terralene” bio-based range extended with easy to process PP compound
05.08.2015
JOHNSON MATTHEY
Technology collaboration bears fruit / Small scale production of bio-based glucaric acid from glucose in UK / Milestone reached
04.08.2015
TEKNOR APEX
Low temperature impact strength of PA compound increased by 50%
30.07.2015
CHEMOURS
New pre-compound for fluorinated rubber / Cost effective alternative in automotive applications
29.07.2015
TOHO TENAX
Carbon fibre developed based on PAN / Enhanced properties for aircraft and automotive uses
28.07.2015
GABRIEL-CHEMIE
“Everyday Colour” range of masterbatches introduced / Approved for food contact
27.07.2015
DOW
MDI-based range expanded through addition of four new products
22.07.2015
TER PLASTICS POLYMER
Chromed PA 6 surfaces for high strength parts / Electroplated moulded components for automotive and other industries
21.07.2015
BIO-BASED PRODUCTS
EU-funded “Placard project” reports good test results for PVC plasticiser based on cashew nut shells
17.07.2015
RESEARCH
Belgian university develops improved PLA process / Patent sold to unnamed chemical producer
15.07.2015
SAMYANG
New transparent polycarbonate launched / Distribution in Germany through Polymer Service PSG
09.07.2015
UBE INDUSTRIES
Strontium carbonate nanoparticles produced for optical applications / Single layer retardation films improve viewing of LCD displays
29.06.2015
GABRIEL-CHEMIE
3D colour and special-effect masterbatches launched / Unique laser marking ability
26.06.2015
TEKNOR APEX
TPEs introduced in low and high density grades / High colourability / Launch planned for “Fakuma” 2015
19.06.2015
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