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CLARIANT
Agreement with Lummus Novolen to develop PP catalyst technologies / Plans to invest EUR 53m in new US plant
28.08.2013
TOTAL
Industrial grade added to “Supertough” family of mPE for films
27.08.2013
SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS
New medical concepts use PPSU instead of metal / Material gives cost and performance benefits
23.08.2013
METABOLIX
Collaboration with Samsung Fine Chemicals formalised / Aim to expand global market for PHA-based biopolymers
23.08.2013
COMPOSITES TECHNOLOGY
German IKV presents milestone in gap impregnation technology / Automated production of CRP engine hood in 15 minutes / Evonik and Henkel among the industry partners
23.08.2013
EPSAN
UV resistant PA 6 grades available for automotive applications
20.08.2013
SYNPRODO
Ready to launch organic rigid foam packaging solution for German market / Suitable for coolers and palettes
19.08.2013
GEBA
Eco-friendly TPU available / Lighter weight and better mechanical properties / Cooperation with Bayer MaterialScience
08.08.2013
STAR THERMOPLASTICS
Overmoulding elastomer grade for PA 6.6 launched / Offers performance and cost benefits
07.08.2013
RTP
Cellulose fibre-reinforced PP joins “Eco Solutions” range
31.07.2013
BASF
Ready-to-use PU panels offer customised solutions with high insulation / Sample quantities available in H2 2014
29.07.2013
ARKEMA
PEKK grades available for use in aerospace, oil exploration and electronics
25.07.2013
XENIA
Development efforts centre on better resistance and tribology
23.07.2013
RADICI
“Radiflam” nylon certified in Brazil for use in stadium seats / Selected for five sports stadiums
22.07.2013
BASF
Blow moulding polyamide grade launched / Closes gap in market for manufacturing automotive pipes / Commercialisation due this autumn
18.07.2013
SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS
Chinese fan producer employs PPSU in injection-moulded impellers / Material provides high impact and toughness
18.07.2013
DSM
High-temperature copolyester TPE for automotive applications
17.07.2013
PERSTORP
“Capa” caprolactones for bioplastic blends ready to be launched
16.07.2013
BASF
Hydrolysis-resistant “Ultradur” PBT for automotive electrics
15.07.2013
BASF
Soft PA 6.10 “Ultramid” introduced for extrusion applications
09.07.2013
DSM
High performance PA launched for halogen-free PCB terminal blocks
08.07.2013
BASF
Company introduces “Infinergy” closed-cell E-TPU foam / First product is Adidas' running shoe
03.07.2013
NOVAMONT
Generation 4 “Mater-Bi” from renewable oil and sugar / Genomatica process
01.07.2013
DSM
Dutch first hydrolysis-resistant PET / Substitution opportunities in automotive engines
01.07.2013
TOTAL
Bimodal HDPE now available for chemicals packaging applications
28.06.2013
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