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Evonik and Chinese company Wynca agree to form joint venture
Evonik Industries and the Chinese company Wynca have agreed to form a joint venture. The new company, in which Evonik will hold 60 percent, will produce fumed silica marketed under the name Aerosil.
Lanxess plans to sell remaining 50 percent in joint venture Arlanxeo
Specialty chemicals group Lanxess plans to sell its remaining 50 percent stake in Arlanxeoto its joint venture partner Saudi Aramco. The two companies, that founded Arlanxeo in 2016 as a 50:50 joint venture for synthetic rubber, signed a respective agreement today.
We expect a volume growth, says member of the Lanxess Management Board
Following a good performance in the second quarter, specialty chemicals company Lanxess has specified its earnings forecast for 2018. We are talking about the current and future situation of the Group with Dr. Rainer van Roesseil, a member of the Lanxess Management Board.
Lanxess specifies its earnings forecast for 2018
Following a good second quarter, Lanxess specifies its earnings forecast for 2018.
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.
Innovative foam for thin and light instrument panels
A new series of systems in the Elastoflex E product group now allows significant weight reductions and foam densities of around 120g/L without sacrificing any of the unique characteristics of these foams. Up to 30% of the foam weight is saved, depending on the component geometry.
Clariant to debut new striking shade for transforming applications
Clariant product designers and engineers visiting Aluminium 2018 to heighten their creativity with the latest high-durability, sustainable color solutions for aluminum finishing.
New Products from Proell KG
Proell KG's core business lies in the development of custom-made chemical products for coating/decorating plastics and other materials, as well as innovative ink systems for IMD/FIM technology, and screen and pad printing inks.
Ascend Performance Materials acquires Britannia Techno Polymer
Ascend Performance Materials, the largest global fully integrated producer of nylon 6,6 resin, announced today the purchase of Britannia Techno Polymer (BTP), an engineering plastics compounder based in the Netherlands.
BASF boosts capacity for highly chromatic yellow pigments
BASF will extend its production capacities for isoindoline yellow pigments by around 70% by 2020, as the demand for high-performance pigments grows. Bright yellow tones that offer a high degree of weather resistance and temperature stability are sought after, particularly in demanding applications involving industrial coatings.
Oqema and Leuna-Tenside start distribution partnership
The partnership expands Oqema’s product range and supports the strategy of continual European portfolio expansion and harmonisation.
