News about materials, production and technology

JOHNS MANVILLE New glass fibre products for PP and SMC-BMC launched / Improved mechanical performance	27.03.2014
POLYONE Formulations introduced for auto interior surfaces and instrument panels / Improved production efficiency and lower scrap rates claimed	26.03.2014
RENNOVIA Renewable polyamide feedstock producer teams up with Johnson Matthey Davy Technologies to develop commercial production technologies	25.03.2014
LEHMANN & VOSS Cooperation with German coatings specialist / Technology to produce reinforced plastics with lubricant-modified high wear surface	25.03.2014
MILLIKEN Exhibiting Ultra Clear PP at “interpack” fair / Performance properties rival PET and PS in food packaging / Gains environmental validation	18.03.2014
TEKNOR APEX Four TPE compounds added to “Sarlink” range for automotive applications / Similar performance to TPVs	07.03.2014
METABOLIX Rubber modifiers to improve PLA biopolymers performance / Further expansions planned	27.02.2014
CLARIANT “Exolit OP 560” halogen-free flame retardant for natural oil based, polyurethane foams / 80% material savings for bedding and upholstery industry	26.02.2014
CELANESE Toughened grades added to “Hostaform” POM range	24.02.2014
COIM Polyols based on renewable feedstock launched for PU market / Similar moves targeted for other products	20.02.2014
DSM “EcoPaXX” PA 410 range is extended	18.02.2014
MITSUBISHI RAYON Improved strength and modulus from carbon fibre	12.02.2014
COSSA POLIMERI New PA/ABS blends for thin-walled automotive parts	11.02.2014
OXEA Bio-based phthalate-free plasticisers introduced	10.02.2014
TOPAS ADVANCED POLYMERS COC resin developed for optical and medical applications / Boosts processing and productivity	03.02.2014

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