Luran S wins prestigious "automotive brand contest 2018 award"
Ineos Styrolution announced today that its Luran S material was recognised as a winner in the category "Future, Mobility & Parts" in the Automotive Brand Contest 2018.
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MSV Fairs - the largest in this decade
The jubilee 60th MSV will showcase cutting-edge technology. From 1 to 5 October 2018, six industrial fairs are held at the Brno Exhibition Centre, together with a unique exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of Czechoslovakia.
Evonik to build new silicone plant in Geesthacht
Evonik is investing a double-digit million euro amount in the construction of a new multi-purpose facility at its Geesthacht location in Northern Germany, 30 kilometers outside the city of Hamburg.
Lanxess to build new production plant for high-performance plastics
Lanxess is building another compounding facility at its Krefeld-Uerdingen site, Germany, for a mid double-digit million euro amount.
Viability of PPS for Bump-Off Molding of Automotive engine cooling systems confirmed
Polyplastics has completed an extensive study which confirms the viability of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) for bump-off molding of automotive engine cooling systems. Polyplastics' linear Durafide PPS, which already offers superior performance, now has bump-off molding capabilities to eliminate deburring.
World's first particle foam based on polyethersulfone from BASF
After two years of intensive research, BASF is now able to present prototypes of the world's first particle foam based on polyethersulfone (PESU).
Wacker Plans to Open US Printing Lab for Silicone Rubber at Year End 2018
Wacker, the Munich-based chemical group, is currently expanding its Aceo 3D printing services for silicone rubber and announced the opening of a US-based printing lab later this year.
Huntsman Polyurethanes presented new Daltoped AquaPUR technology
Huntsman Polyurethanes today announced the launch of Daltoped AquaPUR technology - an innovative, fully water-blown polyether soling solution providing excellent flow and surface definition for better looking, better feeling shoe soles.
Messe Düsseldorf holds topping-out ceremony for New Southern Section
Friday, 14 september 2018 was the day when the large construction site on the River Rhine witnessed the topping-out ceremony for the new Hall 1. This stunning complex will strengthen Messe Düsseldorf as an international meeting point for industry
Gerresheimer has commenced with series production of the new Gx RTF ClearJect syringes.
Gerresheimer has commenced with series production of the new Gx RTF ClearJect syringes. The products of the high performance plastic COP (Cyclo Olefin Polymer) are used where especially sophisticated medications need to be packaged.
Trogamid CX molding compound approved for food contact in the USA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a so-called Food Contact Notification to approve Evonik's microcrystalline polyamide Trogamid CX 7323 for food contact.
PSE Europe 2019 focusses on polyurethane
At PSE Europe 2019, the 2nd International Exhibition for Polyurethane Solutions, held 26–28 March 2019 at the MOC in Munich, Germany, everything revolves around innovative PU applications.
