Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and BASF develop new manufacturing cellfor high-performance polymers
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Fakuma 2021: future issues
In addition to the digital transformation, shifting from a linear to a circular economy is also a key issue for the plastics processing industry. And this is why the 27th Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing is generating special interest.
bp and SABIC embark on new cooperation for products from advanced plastics recycling
bp and SABIC have just signed a new agreement to work together to drive circular economy in the petrochemical activities at the Gelsenkirchen (Germany) chemical complex. Building on a long established relationship between the two companies at the production site, the new collaboration will help to increase production of certified circular products.
The FIP exhibiton postpones to April 2022
FIP - France Innovation Plasturgie, France's leading trade fair for the plastics industry, initially scheduled from 15 to 18 June 2021, has been postponed from 05 to 08 April 2022 at Lyon Eurexpo.
EU market for polymers under pressure
The Polymers for Europe Alliance was set up by the European Plastics Converters association (EuPC) in 2015 due to the shortage of polymers for converters in Europe.
Expected growth in EV & hybrid vehicles seen helping drive polymer demand in automotive applications
French automotive data and market research company Inovev projected that global automobile production will fall by 17% over the whole of 2020, representing a loss of 15 million vehicles compared to 2019 and returning volume to 2011 levels.
Socar Polymer launches two new random copolymer polypropylene grades
Socar Polymer has expanded its portfolio of high-performance polypropylene resins with the addition of its first pair of random copolymers (RCPs). These resins are designed to yield rigid packaging via thin-wall injection molding (TWIM), along with a host of other benefits.
Sabic introduces new Lexan anti-fog film for clear safety visors
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced the successful commercialization of Lexan HP92AF Anti-Fog film, targeted especially at demanding COVID-19 protection equipment such as safety face shields and goggles in front-line work environments.
Plastics Recycling Show Europe goes Virtual from 9 to 11 December 2020
Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) will now run as a virtual event from 9 to 11 December 2020. Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries at the European Commission will deliver the opening keynote address.
Sibur announces new appointments to management team
Sibur announces senior appointments aimed at developing the Company's management and strengthening the executive team in key business areas.
Radici's upcoming webinar
Presented by RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers October 14, 2020 at 9 a.m. EDT
High hydrolysis resistance with plenty of extras
The new Pocan XHR (Xtreme Hydrolysis-Resistant) product range from Lanxess boasts outstanding resistance to hydrolytic degradation in very hot and humid conditions.
