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Domo and Ultrapolymers extend distribution partnership to include all Technyl solutions

From May 1, Ultrapolymers will distribute the complete DOMO portfolio of PA6 and PA66, PPA and PPS based technical polymers.

TRB produces face visors for healthcare workers

TRB Lightweight Structures is using its material science knowhow and specialist equipment to produce vital personal protective equipment (PPE) based on the Foster + Partners design in the fight against COVID-19.

Double-shell, welded motorcycle tank

The motorcycle tanks of BMW Motorrad’s models F 900 R and F 900 XR are made from Durethan BC550Z 900116 DUSXBL.

Polykemi AB participates in the fight against COVID-19

Polykemi AB received an urgent call on Friday afternoon from a customer in Switzerland, where a number of extraordinary measures were required.

DOMO Chemicals to invest €12 million in new nylon plant in China

DOMO Chemicals, a leading producer of high-quality engineering materials for a diverse range of markets, has announced plans for a new state-of-the-art plant in Zhejiang, China.

Frederique van Baarle to head Lanxess’ High Performance Materials business unit

Frederique van Baarle will take over as head of the High Performance Materials business unit at specialty chemicals company Lanxess with effect from June 1, 2020.

Plastoplan Polska offers Victrex PEEK

Polyaryletherketones (PAEK)is a family of high performance plastics with unique properties. These semi-crystalline aromatic polymers have high mechanical strength even at very high temperatures.

DOMO Chemicals showcases its innovative solutions at Plastivision 2020

DOMO Chemicals, a leading engineering materials company and a highly integrated solution provider, is already well established in Europe and is growing fast in the US and Asia.

Safic-Alcan extends Eurotec distribution agreement in Poland

Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce that it has extended its distribution partnership with Eurotec in Poland, effective January 1st 2020.

Novares to start manufacturing in Russia

Novares has opened its first site in Russia, in Togliatti, home to the AvtoVAZ factory that produces Lada cars.

Covestro closed sale of European PC sheets business

Covestro has successfully closed the sale of its European polycarbonates sheets business to the Munich-based Serafin Group effective January 2, 2020.

Plastics playing key role in E&E and 5G networking

Plastics are a great enabler. They make many products better, lighter, more attractive, safer, quieter and more durable. In no sector is that truer than in electrical and electronics (E&E).

BASF commences its smart project in China

BASF officially launched its smart Verbund project in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, China, and commenced building its first plants.

Engineering plastic will improve the air quality in cars

Asahi Kasei’s copolymer polyacetal resin (POM) TENACTM -C Z4520 has been certified as an eco-friendly green material by the China Automotive Technology & Research Center (CATARC) for its outstanding low VOC emission performance.

Econamid air carbon fiber reinforced PA compounds showcased at Aerocar in Spain

Domo Engineering Plastics will be presenting its portfolio of Econamid polyamide (PA) polymers based on valuable post-production feedstock, at the Aerocar Final Event in Spain this month.