PolyTalk speakers promote industrial renaissance in EU
No sustainable future without a competitive manufacturing sector - main theme at PolyTalk 2014.
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Lanxess to start massive job cuts
The first phase of the realignment program will result in a cut of 1,000 positions by the end of 2016.
German Design Award 2015 for Krones PET lite
The PET lite 9.9 carbonated wins the German Design Award 2015 in the packaging category.
Ineos to close Barex plant in USA
Ineos Barex AG announced that it intends to close the Barex plant in Lima, Ohio, in the first quarter of 2015.
Songwon will supply additives to Sibur
Songwon Industrial have signed a long-term cooperation agreement to supply Sibur with additives used in PP, PE, rubbers, thermoplastic rubbers and PVC.
Osram LED downlights with Stanyl TC
Osram LED downlights keep cool with thermally conductive Stanyl TC polyamide 46 from DSM.
Lanxess at Fakuma 2014
The company is presenting a broad spectrum of innovations for the fields of automotive engineering, household appliances, IT and sport.
Chemistry-driven innovation for future mobility
At the International Suppliers Fair in Wolfsburg BASF will present e.g. solutions for efficient lightweight construction.
Against dust and flying sparks
BASF indroduces the first carbon fiber-reinforced Ultradur for components in automotive electronics.
Kiefel acquires SWA
Kiefel GmbH acquires Czech company SWA located in Stod, in the Pilsen region.
Röchling puts new factory in China into operation
Plastics specialist Röchling has begun production in its new plant in Kunshan/China.
Huntsman will expand MDI production
Huntsman announced 400 ktes MDI expansion plan for US manufacturing plant.
