Syensqo introduces more sustainable polymers on the new Trek Madone road bike
Syensqo, a global leader in Advanced Performance Materials and Chemical Solutions, introduced new products using recycled materials on Trek Bicycle’s latest Madone Gen 8.
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European PE producers plan to raise prices next month
European PE producers plan to increase prices next month in line with rising ethylene rates. According to Chem-Courier forecasts, the value of ethylene is expected to advance by €20-25/t in August.
European producers plan to increase LLDPE and LDPE prices
European producers of LLDPE and LDPE plan to increase prices next month in line with the rise in ethylene costs.
BASF launches game-changing heat and light stabilizer Tinuvin NOR 211 AR
BASF launches Tinuvin NOR 211 AR to support film producers and converters globally in navigating the challenging landscape of plasticulture - the use of plastic materials in agricultural applications.
NPE2024 unveils official registration and exhibit space data
NPE2024: The Plastics Show, announced its final registration and paid exhibit space results data, totaling 51,396 registrants and 1,106,767 square feet respectively.
ExxonMobil Introduces Enable 1617 performance polyethylene
ExxonMobil today announced the launch of its Enable 1617 performance polyethylene (PE) grade: a compelling potential solution for high-performance thin-gauge hand wrap applications.
Biesterfeld appointed as distributor of DuPont Vespel polyimide
Biesterfeld appointed as distributor of DuPont™ Vespel® polyimide parts and shapes in Italy, Norway, Finland, Denmark and South Africa.
AF-Color at the Fakuma 2024
Thanks to its comprehensive expertise and the continuous expansion of production capacities, AF-Color is one of the leading manufacturers of technically high-quality colour and additive concentrates.
Shortage of materials on the market results in an increase in their prices
As forecasted by Chem-Courier, due to shortages of certain materials in the market, their prices have increased. However, if there are further increases, it will be by another 10-20 euros.
AI enhanced in-mold monitoring improves part quality for products
A new industry consortium called Avidens focuses on real-time detection of anomalies during the molding process allowing in-line adjustments.
Better quality better monitored: inline viscometer Visco-P from Promix Solutions
The increased use of recyclates and raw materials from different sources makes it much more challenging to keep extrusion processes under control.
Demand for polyethylene and polypropylene below average
Market participants anticipate another price increase in the second half of the month. Such assumptions are based on the progressive reduction in the availability of polyethylene, both European and imported.
