Monomer price forecast changed
Given market players' expectations of a rise in material costs in September and the end of production downtime for most converters, demand is likely to increase next week.
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NASA used Aurum to study insulation for electric engines in aerospace
BARplast provided the thermoplastic polyimide Aurum that has been tested by NASA. The researcher of the NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, tested thermoplastic Polyimides that demonstrated interesting properties
SABIC and Lubrizol collaborate on sustainable soft-rigid compatible material solutions
SABIC and The Lubrizol Corporation have developed compatible material solutions well suited for various applications in the consumer electronics and mobility industries, among others.
Contract monomer prices are forecast to rise further in September
The tense political situation in various parts of the world may affect the plastics market in Poland. A Hungarian PE producer, for example, will face the issue of oil supply diversion.
Syensqo and ZF win prestigious SPE Automotive Award 2024
Syensqo announce that the outboard housing developed for Volvo’s EX90 vehicle, and manufactured using Xencor HPPA long glass fiber reinforced, has been honored with the prestigious Automotive Award 2024.
BASF switches their portfolio to bio-based Ethyl Acrylate (EA)
Bio-based EA has a certified 14C-traceable content of 40% and offers a Product Carbon Footprint Reduction of 30% compared to fossil-based EA.
Aquapak appoints sustainability and circular economy expert to its advisory board
Aquapak has developed marine-safe, biodegradable and recyclable polymer as an alternative to conventional plastics. Innovative polymer Hydropol breaks down without forming harmful microplastics.
Emirates Biotech announces new leadership team
This new leadership team, which will be based in Dubai, brings unparalleled expertise and vision to Emirates Biotech as the company aims to become a leading player in the PLA biopolymer industry.
Will the market accept an increase in ethylene and propylene prices?
Judging by the first market offers, the price in August will increase by €30-60/t; however, whether the market will accept the increase will be known by the end of next week.
In-line quality control for plastic recyclate
The RecyQuant research project makes it possible to monitor and maintain tolerable levels of foreign materials in the recyclate directly in the process.
Addiplast: Always at the cutting edge of innovation
Addiplast, one of Europe's leading compounders, combines extensive R&D expertise with flexible production technologies.
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.
