News about materials, production and technology

DOW CHEMICAL Foam cell promoter introduced for display materials	06.09.2011
BAYER MATERIALSCIENCE Three new medical TPUs introduced	31.08.2011
SLOVNAFT Dow's “Unipol” process selected for four new “Tatren” PP grades / More efficient processing and less material consumption	30.08.2011
LYONDELLBASELL Low density “Lupolen” resins improve performance in film applications	26.08.2011
RTP Glass fibre-reinforced bioplastic PLA with improved strength and thermal performance / Injection moulding cycle times reduced	23.08.2011
FIBRECYCLE UK UK carbon fibre recovery project develops low-cost yarns and fabrics / High performance from recycled materials	22.08.2011
STYRON Chemical resistant PC/PET blend introduced for medical housings	22.08.2011
TEKNOR APEX High bio-content PLA is introduced / A new environmental alternative to PP and PS?	19.08.2011
FKUR Introducing the new “Biograde V 2091” transparent injection mouldable grade	18.08.2011
STYROCHEM Biodegradable EPS is launched	17.08.2011
ALLIANCE POLYMERS Distribution of Nantong Polymax's “Maxelast” D-series of thermoplastic elastomers	11.08.2011
LAMILUX Introducing the world's first large-scale CFRP production using the continuous manufacturing process / Designed for automotive applications	03.08.2011
DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS Fiat approves “Arnitel” TPC for air duct applications	27.07.2011
OXEA Phthalate-free plasticiser range extended / Continued investment in capacity expansion	14.07.2011
THYSSENKRUPP New pilot plant for steel-polyamide sandwich plates in Germany	04.07.2011

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