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Techniplas and KraussMaffei build new MXW 1000 ColorForm system. Customer benefits from KraussMaffei expertise in injection molding and reaction process machinery
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Huntsman helps Joe Nimble create high performance running shoe
The Ultreya contains nmblFOAM® based on Huntsman’s PU elastomers
Huntsman develops bio-based polyurethane for KEEN's plant-based soles
Footwear experts at Huntsman have helped KEEN, Inc. (KEEN) develop a breakthrough production innovation – a range of sneakers with plant-based soles.
SPE Grand Award honours innovative application on the vehicle exterior
The BMW Group has launched a new ENGEL production unit at its Landshut production plant. The kidney-shaped badge for the electric BMW iX is produced in a cleanroom atmosphere.
Huntsman and Shincell create fully recyclable TPU foam for footwear
Huntsman has developed a new thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), which is fully recyclable, UV protected and can be extruded into a film and then easily expanded into foamed sheets.
SABIC launches Noryl polyol for cast polyurethanes
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced Noryl AP2001G polyol for cast polyurethane (PU) applications.
Utech Europe International Polyurethanes Event rescheduled to 16-18 November 2021
Utech Europe, the world-leading polyurethanes exhibition and conference taking place at the MECC in Maastricht, the Netherlands has been rescheduled to 16-18 November 2021
BASF working toward circularity in recycling of mattresses
BASF has developed a chemical recycling process for used mattresses and is starting pilot tests at the Schwarzheide site in Brandenburg, Germany.
BASF and Mizuno upscale performance training shoes
In line with its strategy to fuel the future of footwear with winning material solutions, BASF introduces Elastopan polyurethane for the midsole of Mizuno’s new training footwear – TC-01 and TC-02.
Lanxess is broadening its use of AI in product development
Lanxess has launched a project aimed at expanding its range of prepolymers. The goal is to offer customers tailor-made PUR systems with even shorter lead times, including for entirely new applications with different requirements.
Albis receives distribution rights from Covestro for Southeast Europe
From January 2020, Albis will distribute Covestro's entire polycarbonate and thermoplastic polyurethane product portfolio in Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, Albania, Northern Macedonia and Greece. T
RimStar - PUR metering systems for integrated production processes
EcoStar and RimStar signify product quality and reliability for PUR experts. With the EcoStar Compact, RimStar Smart, RimStar and RimStar Plus, KraussMaffei is offering a completely relaunched product range and option packages with many new features on K trade fair.
