BASF supplies paints for innovative electric car
New BMW i3 body design presents new challenges for the coating.
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Polycarbonate-based material for automotive interiors
Bayer MaterialScience and Gerhardi are committed to an efficient production from polycarbonate.
Lightweight EPP structural element awarded
SPE awarded first visible use of Neopolen polypropylene foam on a center console.
BASF to expand coating industry in Brasil
The aim of €2 million investment is to meet the increased demand for automotive coatings in South America.
Kiefel delivers machines for the top car manufacturers
The complete door-interior trim of new BMW 3 series and the new Mercedes C-Class is manufactured with forming and laminating units supplied by Kiefel.
Lanxess runs a new butyl rubber plant
World's leading manufacturer of synthetic rubber is officially opening a new butyl rubber plant in Singapore on June 4.
Solvay starts building silica plant in Poland
New plant located in Włocławek will increase Solvay's HDS capacity by 85,000 tons per year.
Ultrasonic Welding of complex 3D-automotive parts with class A surfaces
Herrmann Ultraschall uses ultrasonic welding for joining the elements of daytime running lights.
TPE solutions for automotive mats
Hexpol TPE offers several TPE grades to produce automotive mats.
New co-polyamide from Evonik to be used by Mercedes
Using adhesion promoter will reduce the weight of car component up to 20%.
The most innovative car seats announced
The best design concepts for car seats made from plastics were presented at motor show in Geneva.
Lightweight solutions for external automotive parts
Styron Automotive is participating at this year's international VDI conference "Plastics in Automotive Engineering", which begins tomorrow in Mannheim.
