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In the future, we will use more plastics

Michael Carus, CEO nova-Institute, in interview with editor Svenja Geerken, Bio-based News.

ELIX Polymers publishes its 2018 Sustainability Report

ELIX Polymers, the leading specialist in the production of thermoplastics, expresses its corporate commitment to sustainability and focus on transparency through the publication of its 2018 Sustainability Report.

Domo Chemicals to acquire Solvay’s PA business in Europe

Domo Chemicals and Solvay have signed an agreement for DOMO to acquire Solvay’s Performance Polyamides Business in Europe. This includes Engineering Plastics operations in France and Poland; High Performance Fibers in France; Polymer and Intermediates operations in France, Spain & Poland.

Coperion and Coperion K-Tron at K 2019

In keeping with the motto “Making more out of your plastics”, Coperion and Coperion K-Tron will exhibit a variety of new and continuing developments of their technological solutions for plastics processing at K 2019 (16-23 October in Dusseldorf, Germany) at Booth B19 in Hall 14.

Low-free prepolymers from Lanxess

Specialty chemicals company Lanxessis well prepared for the planned EU restriction on diisocyanates.

Optical offline inspection system detects color deviations of plastic pellets

Sikora offers in addition to control and sorting technologies optical inspection systems for sample inspection of plastic pellets.

Fakuma 2020: digitalisation, networking and sustainability

Everybody who’s anybody in the field of plastics processing will meet at the 27th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing in Friedrichshafen from the 13th through the 17th of October, 2020.

Lanxess addresses topics of new mobility, urbanization and digitalization at K 2019

Lanxess will be presenting a broad portfolio at the international trade fair for plastics and rubber K 2019. On its 700 square meter stand, the specialty chemicals company will focus primarily on the topics of new mobility, urbanization and digitalization.

Excellent innovative strength and achievements: BGS is TOP 100 Innovator

In the 26th edition of the innovation competition TOP 100, BGS Beta-Gamma-Service GmbH & Co. KG has secured its position among the best

Lanxess achieves strong result in 2018

In 2018, EBITDA pre exceptionals increased by 9.8 percent to EUR 1.016 billion.

High-performance prepolymer technology for hot melt adhesives

Low-free prepolymers provide unsurpassed industrial hygiene and meet increasingly strict regulatory requirements.

Polyurethane materials - the future of plastics?

Polyurethanes (abbreviated as PU or PUR) are one of the most commonly used polymeric materials in the world.

The Turkish plastics industry continues to grow

Plastics industry continues its growth trend. The report issued by PAGEV for the first half of 2018 shows that plastic product manufacturing increased by 7.2% to 5 million tons, while value increased by 9.3% to 19.4 billion dollars.

New solution to improve 3D printing accuracy

New additive manufacturing process simulation helps predict distortion and shrinkage during the 3D printing process and helps avoid these issues by automatically generating a compensated model.

K 2019: New technology as a motor for innovation

K 2019, which will take place between 16 and 23 October 2019, will revolve around innovative materials and technology as well as around the key issues of circular economy, resource conservation and digitisation, all of which will be addressed at exhibition stands and by the accompanying programme.