News about materials, production and technology

PERSTORP Efficient general purpose PVC plasticiser now available	10.09.2013
LEHMANN & VOSS Processing aids for PA and EVOH in barrier applications / Optimised product quality and higher productivity in customer trials	10.09.2013
TEKNOR APEX Halogen-free TPE plasticiser now available for flexible insulation / New PP compound developed for Doellken-Woodtape furniture profiles	06.09.2013
AKRO-PLASTIC Polyketone compounds return to the market / South Korean producer Hyosung uses former Shell patent	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
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
ROWA MASTERBATCH Anti-counterfeit pigments available utilising infrared technology	12.08.2013
CARBON FIBRES US government offers output from pilot plant to companies for testing / Part of drive to cut carbon fibre production costs	09.08.2013
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
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

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