Plastics

Arburg at Plastpol 2019: Digitalised and automated injection moulding technology

This year's Plastpol, to be held from 28 to 31 May 2019 in Kielce, Poland, will focus on the "Road to Digitalisation", turnkey solutions and automation.

Additive manufacturing in medical technology

On 23 May 2019, Arburg Italy will hold its first seminar on "Additive manufacturing in medical technology" at the "Alma Mater Studiorum" University in Bologna.

Successfully proven brine treatment

Cologne - a leading producer of chlor-alkali products on the Indian market benefits from the improved efficiency of his chlor-alkali electrolysis by applying the new Lewatit MDS TP 208 as ion exchange resin from Lanxess.

New friction modifier from Lanxess

Lanxess launches lubricant additive for passenger car and high-performance engine oils.

DSM launched a new, bio-based self-matting resin

DSM introduces ultimate self-matting bio-based solution for flooring

Ampacet Safari White PET masterbatch protects dairy products from photodegradation

Ampacet has introduced Safari White PET masterbatch 7100177-E, designed to protect packaged dairy products from photodegradation by imparting a high level of opacity while dramatically reducing mineral loading.

Ineos Styrolution to build a production site for its successful composite stylight

Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces today that it is planning to set up a new production site for its successful composite StyLight.

Elix Polymers appoints new CEO

Elix Polymers Board of Directors has appointed David Castañeda as CEO and Board Member for Elix Polymers SL (“Elix”) effective from 8th April 2019. He succeeds Wolfgang Doering, who stepped down at the end of March.

Recycling - An essential measure for the circular economy

The image of plastics has never been as negative as it is today, and discussions regarding the use of plastics have rarely been so emotionally charged.

Cost-effective alternatives to polyamide 66

Lanxess is expanding the new polyamide 6 Durethan P product range with the addition of two highly reinforced material variants that can be used, among other things, as an economical alternative to polyamide 66 materials.

Breakthrough in chemical recycling of polystyrene

Milestone in the company’s efforts to reduce post-consumer styrenic waste. First production of virgin polystyrene from only depolymerised material.