Polyamide (PA)
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BASF inreases production of PA 6/6.6

BASF has expanded the production capacities of Ultramid C for flexible food packaging films at its production site in Ludwigshafen.

2014-03-07

BASF increases prices for polyamides and intermediates

BASF will increase the prices for all polyamide 6 base polymer grades, caprolactam and adipic acid in Europe by €110 per metric ton or each product.

2014-02-24

First European application of Lanxess' Lewabrane membrane

Lanxess' fouling-resistant membrane technology is being used on a large scale at the Dammweg thermal power station in Chemnitz, Germany.

2014-01-10

BASF starts up test line for Ultramid packaging films

New test line can produce cast and blown films with up to seven layers.

2013-10-15

Polyamide 6.6 for intricate automotive parts

A new toughened polyamide 6.6 compound for injection molding provides good flow properties for intricate or multi-cavity parts.

2013-09-05

New film based on bio-based EcoPaXX polyamide

MF Folien introduces first film made from DSM's EcoPaXX polyamide.

2013-04-03

Mercedes-Benz A-Class engine cover in bio-based polyamide from DSM

Mercedes-Benz has chosen a high performance polyamide largely made from renewable resources for the engine beauty cover of the brand-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

2013-02-27

Invista's new polyamide salt facility in the Netherlands starts production

Invista started production at its new, polyamide salt plant, an expansion of the company's polymer facility in Rozenburg, the Netherlands.

2013-02-15

BASF expands capacity for high performance Ultramid B (polyamide 6) in Germany

BASF increased its capacity for Ultramid B film product materials at its Ludwigshafen Verbund site by 21,000 metric tons per year in December 2012.

2012-12-20

U.S. Department of Agriculture lists DSM EcoPaXX polyamide 410 grades in “BioPreferred” Catalog of biobased products

Three grades of EcoPaXX polyamide 410 from DSM have been given the “Certified Biobased Product” label awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The grades of this high performance engineering thermoplastic have a proven bio-based content of around 70%. This is because the polymer incorporates building blocks derived from castor oil obtained from plants that grow in tropical regions and which are not used for food products.

2012-11-15

DSM brings new materials and innovation solutions to Electronica 2012

DSM will be at Electronica 2012 next week with important exhibits and presentations. Electronica, the world's leading trade fair for electronic components, systems and applications taking place in Munich from November 13-16, provides DSM with a great opportunity to show its latest products, and discuss new trends and innovative solutions.

2012-11-09