WACKER Expands Production of Silicone Sealants at Its Nünchritz Site
In response to growing demand, the WACKER chemical group is expanding its production and cartridge filling capacities for silicone sealants…
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Solvay to phase out use of fluorosurfactants globally
The company leads the industry in expanding its proprietary non-fluorosurfactant technology to manufacture nearly 100% of its fluoropolymers portfolio by…
Evonik opens new polyurethanes technical service and training center in Istanbul
New “Home of Polyurethanes” for Middle East and Africa will deliver first class technical serviceLaboratory and center of excellence strengthens…
Covestro extends TPU film production in Germany | Groundbreaking ceremony for new production capacity at Epurex Films
Global demand for TPU specialty films on the riseInvestment in the low double-digit million euro rangeCompletion planned for end of…
Arkema obtains certification for its advanced bio-based materials
Arkema’s corporate headquarters and its Marseille and Serquigny plants are now SuCCESS™ certified by independent certification bodies empaneled by the…
DSM to sell protective materials business to Avient Corporation for €1.44 billion
DSM says it has reached an agreement to sell its protective materials business, part of the company’s materials division, to…
BASF and REEF Technology sign strategic cooperation agreement to improve the quality of plastic recyclate materials
BASF to supply its new IrgaCycle™ additive solutions to REEF TechnologyBuilds on extensive know-how in the plastics industry Ludwigshafen, Germany –…
BASF doubles its production capacity for Softex® at its Cimanggis site, Indonesia
Investment underlines BASF’s commitment to the health care industrySoftex® is a dispersion used in the medical glove production As part of…
BASF to increase capacity for plastic additives in Europe
Capacity expansion will increase production of HALS light stabilizers in Italy and GermanyMeeting the growing demand for sustainable solutions globally…
BASF expands its offering of polyamides and polyphthalamides in Europe
Global portfolio of engineering plastics for innovative E&E applications in industrial, consumer and automotive electronicsUltramid® One J (PA66/6T) with very good…
Covestro supports circular material solutions for smartphones
Use of partly recycled thermoplastic polyurethanes and polycarbonatesMaterial solutions reduce greenhouse gas emissionsIn line with Fairphone's modular design philosophy Using…
Arkema boosts its previously announced PVDF capacity expansion in Changshu
Due to strong demand for lithium-ion batteries, and other important markets, Arkema’s previously announced 35% fluoropolymer capacity increase at its…
Arkema to increase its global Pebax® elastomers production capacity by 25%
Arkema announced a 25% increase in its global Pebax® elastomer production capacity by investing in Serquigny in France. This investment will notably enable increased…
Arkema to strengthen its positions in adhesives in South Africa
Arkema announced the proposed acquisition of Permoseal in South Africa, one of the leaders in adhesive solutions for woodworking, packaging,…
Sika to Expand Production For Adhesives and Sealants in India and Opens Technology Center
Sika is opening a new technology center and manufacturing plant for high-quality adhesives and sealants in Pune, a city in…
Nouryon to begin production at advanced organic peroxide greenfield site to support the polymer industry in Asia
Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, has started full-scale production at its world-class and innovative organic peroxide greenfield site in…
DuPont to divest engineered polymers, performance resins and acquire Rogers Corporation for $5.2 billion
DuPont has announced that it will divest a significant portion of its Mobility & Materials portfolio and acquire Rogers Corporation…
SILPURAN Silicone Adhesive Gels by Wacker | Adhesive Coating with Release Liner
https://youtu.be/rKpLyXYZDqk The 2-component RTV-2 system is mixed 1:1. Proper mixing of the two components followed by degassing is essential. Application…
BASF and WPO Polymers cooperate to distribute biopolymer ecovio® for certified compostable bags in Spain and Portugal
Spanish market for biopolymers is expected to become one of the largest in EuropeSupport food companies and retailers to implement…
Covestro and Interseroh to jointly establish value-adding cycles
The goal is a resource-efficient circular economy © 831days - stock.adobe.com Materials manufacturer Covestro and the environmental service provider Interseroh, a company of ALBA…
Arkema and Polymem awarded by The American Chemical Society (ACS)
At the American Chemical Society (ACS) ceremony held on 23rd August 2021, Arkema and Polymem received the Team Innovation Award for their collaborative development of a new…
Digital application of high molecular-weight hot-melt adhesives by Covestro
Automated application in shoe manufacturing and electronics assemblySimple processing with accurate dosingNo loss of qualityRecycling feasible with thermoplastic adhesives In…
PPG to Begin Automotive OEM Sealants Production in Morocco
PPG announced the startup of a facility in Tangier, Morocco, that will produce automotive sealants for local vehicle production. The…
Lubrizol to Announce Further Investment to Support Growth of Paint Protection Films Market
Lubrizol announced the next phase of its staged, multi-million dollar investment in thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) capacity and capabilities to serve…
Green Science Alliance to Develop Nature Biomass Biodegradable 3D Printer Ink
Green Science Alliance has been trying to replace all the petrochemical derived products with natural biomass derived chemical products. This…
Evonik to inaugurate world’s largest polyamide 12 complex
Evonik is celebrating a milestone in its history. Construction work on the new polyamide 12 complex at Marl Chemical Park…
Meeting the limits – reliable coloration of bioplastics by LANXESS
Iron oxide pigments from LANXESS are not affecting biodegradation and compostability of bioplasticsPigment analysis makes it easier to ensure compliance…
Arkema to acquire a 10% stake in E3DF to gain new expertise and accelerate the development of new applications
ERPRO 3D FACTORY (E3DF) is a French company founded in 2017 that specializes in large-series additive manufacturing. Since its creation,…
Partially bio-based raw materials from Covestro for notebooks from Moleskine®
Increased use of circular raw materials thanks to INSQIN® waterborne PU technology For the covers of its classic notebooks, Moleskine® relies…
Arkema to acquire Agiplast | Circular economy
With the planned acquisition of Agiplast, a leader in the regeneration of high performance polymers, in particular specialty polyamides and…