LG Chem delegation visited the headquarters of R&P Polyplastic
Today, the delegation of the largest Korean chemical company LG Chem headed by Senior Vice President Michael Yoon visited the headquarters of R&P Polyplastic in Moscow.
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Sabic signs memorandum of understanding with Plastic Energy
Sabic has today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UK-based Plastic Energy Ltd. for the supply of feedstock to support Sabic's petrochemical operations in Europe.
Covestro further strengthening of global TPU business
Covestro becomes majority stakeholder in DIC Covestro Polymer joint venture in Japan. Covestro raises stake from 50% to 80%, the partnership with DIC Corporation continues. The Acquisition is a part of Covestro's global growth strategy.
Orlen have become a partner of Kubica team
PKN Orlen have become an Official Partner of the Formula 1 Team – Williams Martini Racing.
Clariant to increase Ethylene Oxide capacity at Gendorf
The investment positions Clariant to continue its successful development of innovative EO-based specialties to support a wide range of industries, such as personal and home care, crop solutions, and industrial applications. No further details of the investment will be disclosed.
BASF will have to stop TDI production in Ludwigshafen
The water level of river Rhine is currently on an all-time low, impacting transport by ship.
Plast Eurasia İstanbul opens its doors for professionals
Organized annually by Tüyap in cooperation with PAGEV (Turkish Plastics Industry Foundation), Plast Eurasia İstanbul will take place from December 5th-8th, 2018 in Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center, İstanbul.
KHS lubricants and individual consulting: KHS expands its service portfolio
The KHS Group is expanding its portfolio for consumables, and in the future will offer customers all products from one source. Bottlers no longer need to dependent on products offered by external suppliers. This not only results in cost advantages, but also simplifies machine maintenance.
Following a solid third quarter, Lanxess strengthens its position
Sales increased by 4.4 percent to EUR 1.79 billion in the third quarter. EBITDA pre exceptionals 1.5 percent higher at EUR 277 million. Net income from continuing operations increased to EUR 80 million.
House of Lords calls for clarification on chemicals regulation post-Brexit
House of Lords report is urging the UK government to clarify how it intends to regulate chemicals after Brexit as the country can potentially losing access to 16,000 substances.
Albis distributes new halogen-free TPE-compounds from Uteksol
Albis Plastic GmbH expands its TPE-Portfolio with flame retardant Styrene-based thermoPlastic Elastomers (TPS) of the brand Solplast from Uteksol. The halogen-free TPS compounds achieve V0 classification of the UL94 test at 2 mm thickness.
Newly presented at Fakuma: Colour Vision N°19
With almost 48,000 trade fair visitors and more than 1,900 exhibitors, the Fakuma once again took a strong stand. Right at the center the Gabriel-Chemie Group presented its modern side and numerous new innovations.
