Polymers - news on Plastech

Main topics at Fakuma 2020

Roughly 2000 exhibitors will be provided with a comprehensive overview of all plastics technologies at the 27th Fakuma in Friedrichshafen from the 13th through the 17th of October, 2020.

Safic-Alcan extends Eurotec distribution agreement in Poland

Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce that it has extended its distribution partnership with Eurotec in Poland, effective January 1st 2020.

Covestro closed sale of European PC sheets business

Covestro has successfully closed the sale of its European polycarbonates sheets business to the Munich-based Serafin Group effective January 2, 2020.

Plastics playing key role in E&E and 5G networking

Plastics are a great enabler. They make many products better, lighter, more attractive, safer, quieter and more durable. In no sector is that truer than in electrical and electronics (E&E).

Polymers enable & enhance sports at every level

Plastics and rubber materials have revolutionized many aspects of sports and leisure activities over the years, and technology advances continue to improve safety, comfort, performance and – increasingly – sustainability, in those sectors.

Major environmental challenge - microplastics in our drinking water

Plastics in our waste streams are breaking down into tiny particles, causing potentially catastrophic consequences for human health and our aquatic systems, finds research from the University of Surrey and Deakin’s Institute for Frontier Materials.

European recycled plastics market set for growth

Concerns over the environmental impact of virgin plastics as well as cost and energy savings are driving demand for recycled plastics in Europe, according to a recently published report by the Dublin-based market research platform, Research and Markets.

Asahi Kasei introduces family of glass-reinforced PP Thermylene P11

Asahi Kasei has launched Thermylene P11, a next-generation family of glass-reinforced polypropylene (PP) compounds with unprecedented strength.

Sabic will introduce ISCC certified circular polymers

Sabic and customers Unilever, Vinventions and Walki Group will introduce ISCC certified circular polymers in 2019 during a market foundation stage.

Albis appointed exclusive Eastman copolyester distributor in France and Poland

Effective 1st March 2019, Albis Plastic will exclusively distribute Eastman Chemical’s full Copolyester product portfolio in France and Poland.

Single-Use Plastics: Let’s talk about the environment

Two days ago, the three European institutions announced the provisional agreement on the new measures proposed earlier in May by the Commission to tackle marine litter at its source.

ExxonMobil introduces new polymer grade for flexible packaging

ExxonMobil will display a new Exceed XP performance polymers grade for high-performance coextrusion films, and recycle opportunities using Vistamaxx performance polymers at Arabplast 2019.

Asahi Kasei Plastics NA Wins SPE Automotive Innovation Award

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) has awarded Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. (APNA) with the SPE Automotive Innovation Award "Most Innovative Use of Plastics" in the category "Chassis/Hardware".

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.

Clariant makes a step change into higher value specialties

Clariant today announced an updated strategy and financial outlook as well as the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Sabic on a significant collaboration opportunity between the two companies in the area of high performance materials.