K 2022 from 19 to 26 October 2022 in Düsseldorf
K 2022 from 19 to 26 October 2022 in Düsseldorf: Global plastics and rubber industries get their act together for climate protection, the circular economy and digitalisation.
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Grafe brings fragrance into plastic
Plastics that smell good - what sounds like a vision of the future is currently being put into practice in a development project at Grafe, with its headquarters in Blankenhain. The first result is a masterbatch for PP, which releases a scent by means of a fragrance-active substance.
Selena Group on track towards sustainable development
Selena Group establishes a new sustainability department. It will be tasked with designing solutions for buildings that meet the strictest environmental requirements, such as LEED and BREEAM certification.
Green - the theme color of Chinaplas
Chinaplas 2022, to be held from April 25 to 28, will bring together more than 4,000 exhibitors from all over the world to launch green solutions. A lot of events will be organized during Chinaplas 2022, focusing on topics such as carbon neutrality and sustainable development.
LANXESS expands capacity of Preventol
LANXESS expands capacity of microbial active ingredient Preventol. Additional capacity available in the first quarter of 2022
Plast Eurasia Istanbul welcomed more than 60 thousand visitors in its 30th year
The world plastics industry met for the 30th time at Plast Eurasia Istanbul
A Circular Future with Plastics 2022: DG Grow and Markus Steilemann, President of Plastics Europe, are joining.
The 2022 edition of the conference A Circular Future with Plastics, organized by EuPC together with the Belgian associations Agoria and Essenscia - PolyMatters, will count among its high level of speakers the MEP Soren Gade and the Director General of DG GROW of the European Commission.
Biesterfeld and JRS conclude distribution agreement in Germany
With immediate effect, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is to be the exclusive distributor of bio-based and biodegradable cellulose raw materials from specialist manufacturer JRS for the personal care segment in Germany.
Uta Holzenkamp new president of BASF’s Coatings division
Uta Holzenkamp is the new president of BASF’s Coatings division with around 11,000 employees at more than 70 sites effective January 1, 2022.
Clariant begins construction of flame retardants production facility in China
Approximately CHF 60 million investment to significantly expand production capacity of Clariant’s Exolit OP range of flame retardants
R&P Polyplastic has passed the audit according to IATF 16949 standard
The leading compounder on the domestic market became the first Russian company to certify both the development and production of compounds according to IATF 16949 standard. There were no compounders in Russia until now that passed this audit for complete production cycle.
R&P Polyplastic enters the Austrian market
The company started deliveries of Armamid PA6 GF 30-1T to the Republic of Austria. This material has high values of mechanical properties and resistance to various aggressive media. The first lot of 20 tons was shipped in December 2021.
