Plastics - news on Plastech
Detection of microplastics in water
Fraunhofer CSP develops smart filter systems.
Industry comes together at Erema Discovery Days 2018
More than 1.000 guests invited by Erema made their way to Ansfelden, Austria, for the Discovery Days 2018 from 27 to 29 June. Well-known companies from the plastics sector, such as Borealis, Engel, Greiner, Haidlmair and Henkel gave participants an insight into their view of working with plastics in a sustainable way.
Oxo degradable plastic packaging is not a solution to plastics pollution?
Oxo-degradable plastics are being produced and sold in many countries, with society being led to believe they safely biodegrade in nature. Yet significant evidence suggests oxo-degradable plastics do not safely biodegrade but fragment into small pieces, contributing to microplastics pollution.
Ascend to increase production capacity of polymers by 10 to 15 percent
Ascend Performance Materials, the world’s largest fully integrated producer of nylon 6,6 resin, today announced its plans to increase production capacity across its intermediate chemicals and polymers portfolio by 10 to 15 percent to support the continued growth of its customers.
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.
PolyOne Celebrates 10 Years in Poland
To help celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening of its facility in Kutno, Poland, PolyOne welcomed customers to an afternoon of dialogue about the future of manufacturing in Poland.
Gabriel-Chemie increases production capacity in Russia
On 03 August 2017, Gabriel-Chemie and Governor of the Kaluga oblast signed an investment agreement concerning the construction and operation of a masterbatch plant in the Vorino industrial park near the Moscow.
Bye-bye biofilm with GEA SAFEXPERT program
GEA invites beverage industry representatives to visit Hall A3 Booth 313 at drinktec, the leading global trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry in Munich from September 11-15, 2017.
Conductive polymer triples lifetime of LED pool lighting
Switching to PolyOne conductive polymer triples lifetime of LED pool lighting.
A frame revolution for sport glasses with transparent polyamide
At MIDO 2017 in Milan Italy, Evonik will demonstrate its new application for the sport glasses' frame manufactured with Trogamid.
High-performance plastic for optical applications
At MIDO 2017 Evonik will present TROGAMID - a transparent, high-performance plastic for more freedom of design in optical applications.
Porex introduces new elastomer material
Nubiform offers brand-enhancing features and unique 3D shaping and is ideal for cosmetics and sportswear applications.
Robust connectors for automotive wire harnesses
New Ultradur grade combines very good toughness with high flowability.
Plasteel Eyewear made from Evonik's VESTAKEEP PEEK
Together with Evonik, Mentor Optical Limited successfully developed its new brand model Plasteel using Evonik's high performance plastic VESTAKEEP PEEK.
Dow showcases growth projects and world-class innovation at K 2016
Dow looks at driving forces behind plastics industry and the growing global demand for innovative plastic solutions.
