K celebrates its 65th anniversary
On 11. October 1952, 65 years ago to the day, Messe Düsseldorf opened the first K – the trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry.
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CHINAPLAS 2018 will be held for the first time at NECC in Shanghai
CHINAPLAS 2018 moves to Shanghai’s new National Exhibition and Convention Center.
Solvay partners with Husky to develop Verian HBP
Solvay partners with Husky to develop Verian HBP - an advanced high barrier polyester enabling a new generation of sustainable packaging solutions.
Inauguration of SABIC new polypropylene (PP) pilot plant
SABIC continues global growth with innovative polypropylene ventures in Europe
Solvay partners with the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions
Solvay is joining the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions, created by Solar Impulse founder Bertrand Piccard, to promote efficient technologies, processes and systems that help improve the quality of life on earth.
Braskem presents adhesive and sealant solutions at FEICA 2017
The company will show a wide range of products for high-performance adhesives and sealants.
DowDuPont Merger Successfully Completed
DowDuPont today announced the successful completion of the merger of equals between The Dow Chemical Company and E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, effective Aug. 31, 2017.
EU chemicals industry grows in 2017
In an Aug. 24 report, Cefic said chemicals output within the EU was up by 3.1 percent during first half of 2017, compared to the same period last year.
Good second quarter 2017 for LANXESS
Sales up almost 30 percent to EUR 2.5 billion. Net income pre exceptionals increased by 75 percent to EUR 141 million.
Nexeo Solutions Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Results
Nexeo Solutions, Inc. today announced its consolidated financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2017.
Lanxess expands range of membranes for reverse osmosis
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is expanding its range of membrane elements for reverse osmosis (RO).
BASF puts expanded compounding plant for engineering plastics into operation
BASF put the expanded compounding plant at BASF’s Schwarzheide site in Germany into operation.
