AkzoNobel and DSM launch BluCure Cobalt-free curing
AkzoNobel and DSM have officially launched the BluCure umbrella brand covering innovative Cobalt-free resin curing technologies and products.
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New grades of Zeosil highly dispersible silica technology from Rhodia
Impending EU tire label legislation due to come into effect on November 1, 2012 provides opportunities for tire manufacturers to differentiate their product offering to further improve fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise for passenger cars, and light and heavy commercial vehicles.
Velox launches Lubrizol’s new TPUs
At Medtec 2012, Velox, Hamburg-based raw materials distribution and sales specialist will be presenting two new TPU solutions for the medical and healthcare applications, produced by The Lubrizol Corporation.
Bayer gets green light for new world-scale TDI plant in Dormagen
Bayer MaterialScience can begin construction in Dormagen of a new world-scale plant for a key plastics precursor.
Novamont launches joint venture for BDO plant in Europe
Genomatica and Novamont announced they have signed a definitive agreement establishing a joint venture (JV) for the first industrial plant in Europe producing butanediol (BDO) directly from renewable feedstocks.
Bayer MaterialScience builds multipurpose plant for coating raw materials
Efficient and flexible production of HDI and IPDI. Rising demand for high-performance polyurethane automotive coatings.
The development of isocyanate production processes in a new Bayer MaterialScience facility
A new technical center for the development of isocyanate production processes has been opened by Bayer MaterialScience in Dormagen.
