Clariant begins construction of flame retardants production facility in China
Approximately CHF 60 million investment to significantly expand production capacity of Clariant’s Exolit OP range of flame retardants
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R&P Polyplastic has passed the audit according to IATF 16949 standard
The leading compounder on the domestic market became the first Russian company to certify both the development and production of compounds according to IATF 16949 standard. There were no compounders in Russia until now that passed this audit for complete production cycle.
R&P Polyplastic enters the Austrian market
The company started deliveries of Armamid PA6 GF 30-1T to the Republic of Austria. This material has high values of mechanical properties and resistance to various aggressive media. The first lot of 20 tons was shipped in December 2021.
Huntsman and Shincell create fully recyclable TPU foam for footwear
Huntsman has developed a new thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), which is fully recyclable, UV protected and can be extruded into a film and then easily expanded into foamed sheets.
Start up and commissioning began at R&P Polyplastic Saratov polymer materials plant
Start up and commissioning works include three stages: the experts checked the connections of lines on December 3; they plan a dry start-up for this week and the start-up with material, for the next week.
Helping companies save tonnes of carbon dioxide
Polykemi AB supports companies in making smarter material choices
Ampacet doubles color production capacity in Luxembourg
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, announces the doubling of its production capacity with the addition of new color production lines in Dudelange, Luxembourg.
SABIC pioneers with new LNP Elcrin iQ compounds
SABIC launched today new LNP Elcrin WF006XXPiQ compound and LNP Elcrin WF0061XPiQ compound, the first two grades in a new portfolio of materials that incorporate pre-consumer recycled glass fiber diverted from the waste stream of industrial processes.
R&P Polyplastic will increase the deliveries of glass fiber reinforced grades
The leading Russian compounder is planning to increase the shipments of glass fiber reinforced grades within coming months both to domestic and European markets.
Polyamide compound manufacturing reaches new throughput dimension
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess is now operating another Coperion line to produce Polyamide 6, Polyamide 66 and Polybutylenterephthalate (PBT) at its Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany, location, making significant steps toward a new throughput range.
Wacker presents additives for biodegradable plastics at the European Bioplastics Conference
Wacker is showcasing two additives for processing biodegradable plastics at the 16th European Bioplastics Conference: its Vinnex additive system based on polyvinylacetate technology and its silicone-based performance additive Genioplast for thermoplastics and engineering plastics.
Ampacet introduces New FRESH+ antifog masterbatch for fresh produce packaging
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has introduced FRESH+ 1032 AF (1001032-E), a new specialty antifog masterbatch for polyethylene flexible applications that offers exceptional slip performance and machinability on packaging equipment.
