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KraussMaffei doubles production area for tooling and moldmaking

KraussMaffei doubles production area for tooling and moldmaking

In response to soaring customer demand, KraussMaffei has doubled production area at its plant in Harderberg, Germany. By doubling the existing production area to a total of 2700 m2 KraussMaffei is sharply increasing its capacity to produce tooling and molds for polyurethane processing.

SKC invests in Poland

SKC invests in Poland

South Korean industrial films manufacturer SKC has completed the construction of a polyurethanes plant in the special economic zone of Dzierzoniów in south western Poland.

Plastics from greenhouse gas are no dream, says Bayer

Plastics from greenhouse gas are no dream, says Bayer

Bayer is building a pilot plant for the kilogram-scale production of polyether polycarbonate polyols (PPPs) from the major greenhouse gas CO2 and propylene oxide. PPPs can be further processed to produce polyurethane.

Arkema announced an 5-year growth plan

Arkema announced an 5-year growth plan

During the K 2010, Arkema announces its 2015 targets and emphasizes its growth strategy for the next five years. At the end of this new development phase, in 2015, Arkema has the ambition to generate above 1 billion euros EBITDA, corresponding to 14% EBITDA margin.

Flexpol invests in Poland

Flexpol invests in Poland

Polish packaging film producer Flexpol is reported to be planning an investment of nearly €13m in a project to manufacture novel polyolefin BOPE (biaxially oriented polyethylene) film products.