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.
Polyurethanes (PUR) - news on Plastech
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.
BASF at Foam Expo Europe for the first time
For the first time BASF is presenting a broad foam portfolio at the Foam Expo Europe, which takes place from 10 to 12 September in Stuttgart, Germany.
Biesterfeld grows its polyurethane team
At the beginning of the year, another two colleagues joined the ranks of the polyurethane team at Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, to help them handle the continued growth in the polyurethane market and ever more complex customer demands.
Durable star wheels for waste sorting
Lanxess’s Urethane Systems business unit has developed an alternative to synthetic rubber for producing star wheels for material separation plants and material transport.
BASF’s ultra-light polyurethane utility pole
Boldur utility poles can now help disaster-prone countries to strengthen their power grid and recover rapidly after disasters.
KraussMaffei brings together all-round expertise for foamed components
KraussMaffei is highlighting its extensive expertise in delivering complete, highly automated production systems for preparing, producing and post-processing of foamed multi-component PUR components.
BASF light stabilizers protect oil spill barriers from degradation by sunlight
Additives package provides long-lasting protection to oil spill barriers against harsh weather conditions.
PSE Europe 2019 opens its doors for three days from tomorrow
Latest PU technology trends and applications in industrial manufacturing - PSE Europe 2019 shows potential of polyurethane for various industries .
Milliken to showcase its portfolio of additives for PU at PSE 2019
From vibrant colorants to additives that provide stability and protect against degradation, Milliken offers a variety of solutions to PU processors
PSE Europe 2019 - an impressive array of exhibitors and eventful programme
With PSE Europe, the PU industry has gained an international platform to explore the latest PU technology trends and applications in industrial manufacturing.
Polyurethane materials - the future of plastics?
Polyurethanes (abbreviated as PU or PUR) are one of the most commonly used polymeric materials in the world.
