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TEKNOR APEX
Masterbatches improve heat distortion temperature and impact strength of PLA bioplastic / Development in alliance with Takemoto Oil & Fat
09.04.2015
EASTMAN
New carbon fibre composite launched for 3D printing / Cooperation with Helian Polymers
08.04.2015
GEBA
Carbon-reinforced TPU developed / Key properties include impact toughness and tensile strength
07.04.2015
TRINSEO
“Enlite” range of structural polymers launched at VDI conference / Automotive applications highlighted
02.04.2015
HEXCEL
Latest composite solutions for aerospace, automotive and wind energy showcased at "JEC Europe" 2015 / New prepreg production line installed
01.04.2015
EVONIK
Developing thermoplastic/duroplastic hybrids for composites / Market debut planned for 2018
31.03.2015
ROWA
Introducing “Rowalid LS” laser-sensitive masterbatches / REACH compliance and suitable for food packaging
31.03.2015
ELIX POLYMERS
High heat ABS range introduced for interior and exterior automotive applications / Bio-ABS grades in development
30.03.2015
PERSTORP
Phthalate-free plasticiser for PVC applications / Food contact approval expected in 2016
18.03.2015
NETCOMPOSITES
LFT PP pellets aid automotive weight reduction / Lighter alternative to glass fibre / More versions under development
17.03.2015
ARKEMA
Glass-reinforced thermoplastic tapes launched for composites industry
16.03.2015
BASF
First commercial grades of "PolyTHF 1000" are made available for customer testing / Bio-based product developed from sugar-based BDO in cooperation with Genomatica
13.03.2015
LANXESS
Bond Laminates subsidiary introduces flame-retarded continuous fibre-reinforced PC composite / Latest addition to “Tepex” range
13.03.2015
BASF
Carbon fibre composite with polyamide matrix / Successful R&D collaboration with SGL
11.03.2015
LEHMANN & VOSS
New PTFE-modified compounds launched / First products based on PEEK
02.03.2015
ARKEMA
Introducing “Kynar UHM” PVDF for use in extreme environments requiring high chemical resistance
27.02.2015
TOSAF
New masterbatch extends the service life of UV-absorbing greenhouse films
26.02.2015
EVONIK
Introducing “Vestodur X9426” PBT for optical fibre jackets and wire bundles
25.02.2015
TOTAL
“Excell-R” range of EPS insulation beads expanded by 1.2 mm diameter flame retardant grade
20.02.2015
BIOTEC
Partnership with Japan's Kaneka to develop bio-based products
19.02.2015
EPSAN
Turkish compounder expands its “Eplamid” range of glass-filled PPA compounds
18.02.2015
BYK
Coupling agent improves bonding in PP glass fibre compounds
17.02.2015
REPSOL
New line of non-phthalate PP block copolymers launched
12.02.2015
EXXONMOBIL
Introducing new elastomer for cPP and BOPP films / Grade said to exhibit “outstanding sealing performance” / Debut at Plastindia fair
10.02.2015
LEHMANN & VOSS
HBCD-free flame retardant for XPS panels
09.02.2015
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