Plastics

Plastics are the materials used in many various applications, e.g. in packaging and construction industry, as well as in manufacturing of household appliances, clothes, toys and medical equipment. Polymers are produced mostly from fossil resources and their features can be modified through special additives. The most popular plastics are: polyethylene, polypropylene, polivinyl chloride and polystyrene.

News

Polyplastic at K 2019

The world’s leading trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry K-Show 2019 starts its work on October 16 in Dusseldorf.

The European plastics industry: hoping for the best, preparing for the worst

In the run-up to K 2019, the European plastics industry faces challenges on several fronts.

A strong first half year of 2019 for Polykemi AB

After several years with strong growth, Polykemi AB continues to deliver very strong results. During the first half of 2019, the company has gained 71 new businesses.

The 3. Central European Plastic Meeting

Engel Pre-K 2019 event

Interview with Ulrich Reifenhauser

Albis at K 2019

Albis will present a range of high-performance plastics, compound solutions and master batches at K 2019, the trade fair in Dusseldorf, Germany (hall 8-B3/stand A61) from October 16 to 23, 2019.

Lanxess to sell its chrome chemicals business to Brother Enterprises

Specialty chemicals company Lanxess is selling its chrome chemicals business to Brother Enterprises, a Chinese leather chemicals producer. Both companies today, August 12, 2019, signed a respective agreement.

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.

Engineering plastic will improve the air quality in cars

Asahi Kasei’s copolymer polyacetal resin (POM) TENACTM -C Z4520 has been certified as an eco-friendly green material by the China Automotive Technology & Research Center (CATARC) for its outstanding low VOC emission performance.

Kraiburg TPE to expand activities in the consumer sector

Regulatory requirements and consumer protection are key in supporting the consumer market. Kraiburg TPE has addressed this situation, acquiring comprehensive knowledge in the field, and has built up a product portfolio based on this expertise.

BASF light stabilizers increase lifespan of floating solar panel systems

Pontoons for floating solar panel systems can last longer under intense sunlight, thanks to light stabilizers from BASF.

Ineos Styrolution hosts ceremony for its new 100kt ASA plant in Bayport

Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, today announces that the company hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 100tk ASA (acrylonitrile styrene acrylate) plant in Bayport, Texas.