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New Lexan* PC films for secure ID cards from Sabic

SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business introduced two new breakthrough Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) film technologies for identification (ID) cards that help simplify integration of additional security features needed to combat identity theft and counterfeiting. New Lexan SDCX co-extruded film and Lexan SC92E flexible hard-coated film provide solutions to the challenges of constructing ID cards and security documents with more and thinner layers and complex manufacturing.

2011-11-18

Borealis Schwechat celebrates 50 years of polypropylene production

In October, Borealis, a leading supplier of innovative solutions in the areas of base chemicals and plastics, celebrated an important anniversary with the 50th anniversary of polypropylene (PP) production at its Schwechat location.

2011-11-10

Plastics industry in India

The report on the plastics industry in India has been written by Stephen Hunt, Business Development Manager in British Plastics Federation.

2011-11-08

Identiplast 2011: towards no plastics ending up in landfills

Organized by PlasticsEurope and the International plastics value chain, Identiplast 2011 was held at the Royal Tapestry Factory in Madrid.

2011-11-07

Eastman Chemical expands medical polymer portfolio

Eastman Chemical Company announced it will expand its portfolio of Eastman Medical Polymers with the launch of Eastman Tritan copolyester MP100 for rigid medical packaging in the European market.

2011-11-04

Uncertain outlook for European plastics industry

According to AMI's recently published European Plastics Industry Report 2011, 2010 saw a recovery in demand for most thermoplastics, after two of the worst years the industry has seen since the oil shocks of the 1970s.

2011-11-03

Dow offers a more sustainable alternative to styrenic copolymers

Recent Life Cycle Assessment brings to light environmental advantages for Infuse Olefin Block Copolymers by Dow.

2011-11-03

Fakuma 2011 - market situation

We publish an article written by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Bastian, who is managing director of the Southern German Plastics Centre. His text is related with the current situation in the plastics market.

2011-10-24

Polycarbonate-ABS blends for automotive exteriors

A new application of polycarbonate-ABS blends (PC+ABS) is premiering together with the new Mercedes SLK.

2011-10-20

SABIC PP helps to achieve important cuts in materials usage

A new meat tray from a well-known European packaging thermoforming company is 20% lighter than its predecessor, thanks in part to a high performance polypropylene from SABIC.

2011-10-19

High-performance plastic Ultrason used in interior reflector

For the reflector used in an automotive interior lighting application, the international automotive supplier Delphi has recently started to employ a high-performance plastic from BASF.

2011-09-29

BASF and Arburg: Fakuma special "Energy efficiency" show

In a special show at the Fakuma 2011, material producer BASF and machine manufacturer Arburg will present the multi-faceted subject of energy efficiency.

2011-09-28