The new star among the standards - the heat-stabilized Ultramid
BASF is now expanding its polyphthalamide (PPA) portfolio of Ultramid Advanced with carbon-fiber reinforced grades with fillings of 20, 30 and 40 percent.
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K.D. Feddersen and Ascend Performance Materials seal their new cooperation
Hamburg-based plastics distributor K.D. Feddersen is now distributing polyamide compounds from Ascend Performance Materials, the world's largest fully integrated manufacturer of polyamide 6.6, in Germany and most other European countries.
Customized polyester thanks to viscosity build-up in the VacuFil vacuum filter
The BB Engineering VacuFil process enables the reutilization of polyester waste into high-end textile filament and fiber products.
First plant of Evonik's new polyamide 12 complex completed
Construction work on the largest investment to date by the specialty chemicals company Evonik in Germany, at more than €400 million, is progressing well.
New metal effect masterbatches for perfect finishes
The new metallic color masterbatches from Tosaf Color Service put an end to the previously typical and undesirable streaks and similar surface defects on plastic parts.
Ascend makes first acquisition in China
Ascend Performance Materials announced today it signed an agreement to purchase the assets of NCM (Changshu) Co., Ltd., and Tehe Engineering Plastic (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., located in Changshu Yushan High-tech Industrial Park (known as “The Park”),
Domo to stop and close BOPA production at Leuna plant
DOMO Chemicals, a leading producer of high-quality engineering materials for a diverse range of markets, has announced plans to stop and close its third line of Biaxally Oriented PA films (BOPA) from DOMO in Leuna (Germany), effective from August 2020.
Domo and Ultrapolymers extend distribution partnership to include all Technyl solutions
From May 1, Ultrapolymers will distribute the complete DOMO portfolio of PA6 and PA66, PPA and PPS based technical polymers.
Ascend announces new agreement for European distribution of PA66 resins
Ascend Performance Materials, the world’s largest fully integrated producer of polyamide 66 resins, announced today an agreement with thermoplastics distributor Resinex for the distribution of its Vydyne® PA66 resins.
Polykemi continues to deliver materials in the fight against COVID-19
For some of Polykemi's customers, the prevailing world situation leads to production increases and need for more material than normal. An example of this is the development of longtime customer Liljas Plast AB in Hillerstorp Sweden, which among other things produces parts for respirators and face masks.
Transparent polyamide production capacity announced for Marl is now operational
As announced, Evonik has doubled its capacity for transparent, high-performance polyamide TROGAMID® CX. The planned expansion went on stream as scheduled in February 2020.
Arburg and Ems-Chemie provide help
The Swiss specialty chemicals group Ems-Chemie, the German safety eyewear manufacturer Uvex and plastics machinery manufacturer Arburg have been thinking about how they can provide quick help to rescue services, hospitals and medical personnel in the current situation.
