H+E on course for success
In the first half of 2019, H+E GmbH continues its strong growth from the previous financial year
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Tests confirm 100-Year+ lifetime for PVC and PE pipes
Practical experiences gathered and technical assessments carried out support that unplasticised (PVC-U), high impact polyvinyl chloride (PVC-Hi) and polyethylene (PE) buried pipes have an expected service lifetime of over 100 years.
VinylPlus Product Label: the sustainability mark for PVC products
The VinylPlus Product Label is the new sustainability mark making it simpler for customers, specifiers and markets to identify the PVC building and construction products delivering the highest functional performance and contribution to sustainability.
PSE Europe 2019 focusses on polyurethane
At PSE Europe 2019, the 2nd International Exhibition for Polyurethane Solutions, held 26–28 March 2019 at the MOC in Munich, Germany, everything revolves around innovative PU applications.
A world premiere: the first PlasticRoad bike path
The first PlasticRoad bike path was recently opened in Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands.
Threepart sandwich, one thermoplastic, many possibilities
Manufacturing sandwich structures for airplane interiors cost effectively and quickly: With the polyethersulfone Ultrason E from BASF, manufacturers of interior airplane components can now take a great step forward in achieving this goal.
Sabic launches new heavy-duty panels
Sabic announces the launch of Stadeck, its new heavy- duty panel for the building and construction industry.
Pipelife takes over Isoterm, the specialist in pre-insulated pipes
Pipelife Norge takes over Isoterm AS, a producer of frost-resistant and pre-insulated plastic pipes based in Norway.
DSM launches new Coating Resins website
Royal DSM has launched its new Coating Resins website with the aim of giving the coating industry a greater insight into the bright science and application expertise driving new levels of performance in coatings.
The first PlasticRoad bike path comes in Netherlands
The municipality of Zwolle and the province of Overijssel have committed to the first PlasticRoad pilot project. In September the first PlasticRoad will be constructed in Zwolle and in another location in the province a few months later.
SLENTITE wins 2018 German Design Award
SLENTITE, the high-performance insulation material from BASF based on PU aerogel, has received the 2018 German Design Award from the Design Council.
Polyurethane incorporated into the Olympic Village
Silicone construction, polyurethane and coating technologies from Dow, the Official Chemistry Company of the Olympic Games, are incorporated into the Olympic Village and Modular Houses.
