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AkzoNobel to acquire aluminum wheel liquid coatings plant

AkzoNobel is to bolster its performance coatings portfolio after reaching an agreement to acquire the wheel liquid coatings business of Lankwitzer Lackfabrik GmbH. Completion, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected before the end of 2022.

2022-07-08 paints

SABIC at K Show 2022: making the change real

SABIC will highlight its commitment to circular, sustainable solutions designed to eliminate plastic waste at this year’s K Show.

2022-06-20 market

Trinohex Ultra LIB electrolyte additive now available in EU

Ascend Performance Materials’ Trinohex Ultra is now REACH-registered and available across the European Union.

2022-05-30 automotive

Covestro extends film production in Germany

Covestro is expanding its production capacities for thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Films in the Platilon range, as well as the associated infrastructure and logistics.

2022-05-06 thermoplastic

Established TPE for interior applications containing a high recycling ratio

Approved and ready for use in automotive interiors: Interior PIR TPE

2022-04-21 thermoplastic

Lanxess at the composites show JEC World 2022

During its appearance at JEC World 2022 in Paris, Lanxess will be primarily focusing on the megatrends of electromobility and sustainability.

2022-04-11 fairs

Continental launches first tires with polyester made from recycled PET bottles

Continental is the first tire manufacturer to immediately launch volume production of recycled polyester yarn which is obtained from PET plastic bottles in a new process.

2022-04-07 tyres

Green products drive Sirmax Group's business, taking 2021 turnover to 480 million euros

The second US plant, entirely dedicated to the production of circular polymers, is now operational

2022-03-28 modified plastics

For more sustainability in the automotive industry

Techniplas and KraussMaffei build new MXW 1000 ColorForm system. Customer benefits from KraussMaffei expertise in injection molding and reaction process machinery

2022-03-17 injection moulding press/machines

Ampacet introduces UVProtect, a new generation of UV stabilizers for outdoor plastics

Ampacet introduces UVProtect, a new generation of long-lasting UV stabilizers designed to extend the life of polyolefin-based plastics used in outdoor applications.

2022-03-15 additives

Ninth SFXmagnus rotary filtration system commissioned at MP3 in Italy

ABS/PMMA sheet manufacturer future proofs its extrusion lines by retrofitting them with rotary filtration systems for processing regrind

2022-03-09 circular economy

ENGEL at Chinaplas 2022

The Austrian injection moulding machine manufacturer and system solution provider with its own production facility in Shanghai is bringing four applications to Chinaplas 2022 from 25 to 28 April.

2022-03-09 injection moulding press/machines