BASF working toward circularity in recycling of mattresses
BASF has developed a chemical recycling process for used mattresses and is starting pilot tests at the Schwarzheide site in Brandenburg, Germany.
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The first semi-finished part made of Ultramid Advanced N
BASF has now developed Ultramid® Advanced N5H UN, a polyphthalamide (PPA) that can be manufactured into semi-finished parts by extrusion.
Biesterfeld and Evonik expand their cooperation in paints and varnishes
Biesterfeld is expanding its long-term partnership with Evonik in the field of paints and varnishes.
Lafarge, OMV, Verbund and Borealis join hands to capture and utilize CO2 on an industrial scale
Lafarge Zementwerke, a member of LafargeHolcim Group, OMV, Verbund and Borealis co-sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the joint planning and construction of a full-scale plant by 2030 to capture CO2 and process it into synthetic fuels, plastics or other chemicals.
Chinaplas moves to Shenzhen for April 2021 debut
Embrace new economic development, seize opportunities in Greater Bay Area.
Ineos Styrolution reports final results of research project
Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, reports final results of the research project ResolVe. ResolVe was granted a funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) to explore the recycling of polystyrene.
Ascend makes first acquisition in China
Ascend Performance Materials announced today it signed an agreement to purchase the assets of NCM (Changshu) Co., Ltd., and Tehe Engineering Plastic (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., located in Changshu Yushan High-tech Industrial Park (known as “The Park”),
Aramco completes its acquisition of a 70% stake in Sabic from the PIF
Aramco today announced the successful completion of its share acquisition of a 70% stake in Sabic from the PIF, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, for a total purchase price of SAR 259.125 billion (US$ 69.1 billion), equating to SAR 123.39 price per share.
Polykemi Group increases the efforts in China
Polykemi Compounds in Kunshan, China has recently finished their third factory building. This gives the company the possibility to install at least five additional extruding lines, that would increase the production capacity by more than 10 000 tonnes per year.
Inspirations from nature help Milliken’s ColorDirection 2021 sing in Harmonic Synergy
As togetherness and context become increasingly important trends for both society and industry, through its ColorDirection 2021, Milliken & Company has embraced colors and textures that complement each other to reflect these vital values.
Safic-Alcan extends distribution agreement with RapidPurge in Europe
Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals, is happy to announce that it has extended its distribution partnership with RapidPurge in Europe effective May 1st. 2020.
Safely navigate the coronavirus crisis with Plexiglas
We can hardly think what life was like without them. You’ll find them in stylish hair salons, cozy cafés, your local supermarket. These are all places where Plexiglas protective screens keep customers and staff safe from the coronavirus.
