SI Group opens European innovation centre in the UK
SI Group has opened a European Innovation Centre in Four Ashes, UK, expanding its global R&D network focused on plastics and rubber application development and analytical characterization.
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Lanxess at K 2025: focus on additives, colorants and pigments
Lanxess will showcase polymer additives, colorants and heat-stable inorganic pigments at K 2025 in Duesseldorf, highlighting new flame retardants, hydrolysis stabilizers, plasticizers and color solutions for engineering plastics.
Kisuma introduces magnesium additives for recycled plastics
Kisuma Chemicals is offering magnesium-based additive solutions to improve the performance and consistency of recycled plastics, with benefits such as odor reduction, melt flow and color retention, and gel reduction. The company will present the portfolio at K 2025, Hall 8B, booth H31.
Ekochem at K 2025: TPE-S and functional additives
At K 2025, Ekochem will present developments in TPE-S thermoplastic elastomers, combining rubber properties with the functionality of plastics.
Palsgaard to present plant-based polymer additives at K 2025
Palsgaard will present plant-based polymer additives at K 2025, led by the new Einar 987 anti-fouling additive and supported by anti-static and anti-fog solutions for plastics processing and packaging.
Rutalia to showcase masterbatches and additives at K 2025
Rutalia Masterbatches & Additives will present color masterbatches, additives, desiccants, modifiers, stabilizers, fillers and carbon black at K 2025. The company notes options for weathering resistance, UV protection and process efficiency, as well as grades for less demanding applications.
Continental first to use Lanxess’ sustainable rubber additive
Continental is the first tire maker to use Lanxess's ISCC PLUS-certified Vulkanox HS Scopeblue, a TMQ antioxidant with a carbon footprint more than 30 percent lower than the conventional grade and no required process changes.
Omya to showcase polymer solutions at K 2025
Omya will showcase minerals, polymers and distribution capabilities at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Hall 6, booth D75. Highlights include the debut of Omya Performance Polymers Distribution, calcium carbonate technologies for decarbonization, lightweighting, breathable film grades and new fiber applications.
Palsgaard launches Einar 987 anti-fouling additive for PE and PP
Palsgaard A/S has introduced Einar 987, a plant-based anti-fouling additive for polyethylene and polypropylene polymerisation, designed as a drop-in alternative to ethoxylated amines.
Delta Tecnic to present masterbatches at Wire Southeast Asia
Delta Tecnic will highlight color and additive masterbatch solutions for fluoropolymers, HFFR TPU cables, photovoltaic installations and PBT buffer tubes at Wire Southeast Asia 2025 in Bangkok. The company will exhibit at stand K40 from September 17 to 19 at Bitec halls 102-103.
Ampacet launches ProVital+ Proflow 1485 PFAS-Free Polymer Processing Aid Masterbatch For pharmaceutical and medical applications
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced ProVital+ Proflow 1485, a medical-grade PFAS-Free and Siloxane-Free polymer processing aid masterbatch solution designed to replace conventional fluorinated PPA masterbatches used in a wide range of applications.
BASF to highlight Valeras additives and new HALS at K 2025
At K 2025, BASF will present the next phase of its Valeras additive portfolio, including a new Tinuvin Nor 112 grade for greenhouse films and a HALS solution in development. The company will also showcase partnerships that apply additives to circularity and durability use cases.
