BASF and Mizuno upscale performance training shoes
In line with its strategy to fuel the future of footwear with winning material solutions, BASF introduces Elastopan polyurethane for the midsole of Mizuno’s new training footwear – TC-01 and TC-02.
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Ineos Styrolution and Sirap agree on joint project
Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces today an agreement with Sirap, an international leader in the production of food packaging (particularly of XPS based food containers), to develop packaging solutions based on chemically recycled polystyrene.
Elix Polymers presents its latest developments at the K 2019
Elix Polymers, a leading manufacturer and supplier of ABS resins and derivatives, successfully confirmed its presence at the K 2019 Trade Fair held in Düsseldorf (Germany) from 16 - 23 October, considered the leading event in the plastics and rubber industry.
Evonik to launch material campaign for 3D printing
Evonik plans to introduce its broad material portfolio for additive manufacturing for the first time at this year’s formnext tradeshow (to be held November 19-22 in Frankfurt/Main).
K 2019: Clear signal for responsible handling of plastics
K, the leading global trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry, has drawn to a close in Düsseldorf after eight days on Wednesday (23 October 2019). The 3,330 exhibitors from 63 nations proved impressively: plastics continue to be an innovative, indispensable, future-oriented material.
RadiciGroup at K 2019 with a new high temperature application product
The Group showcases its expanded range of innovative materials focused on performance, safety and sustainability
Borealis becomes a Core Partner of the New Plastics Economy initiative
Borealis announces that it will become a Core Partner of the New Plastics Economy, an important global initiative led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
Lanxess is broadening its use of AI in product development
Lanxess has launched a project aimed at expanding its range of prepolymers. The goal is to offer customers tailor-made PUR systems with even shorter lead times, including for entirely new applications with different requirements.
Run Photon run… with compounds from Kraiburg TPE
Kraiburg TPE is supplying thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for several functional components of the Photon, an innovative educational robot. Two established Thermolast K compounds are being used for the running surfaces as well as the feelers and eyes of the interactive robot.
Innovation in building and construction solutions takes centre stage for Sabic
With a growing global population and increased urbanisation, the demand for sustainable and responsible construction solutions has grown dramatically over the past several years.
New compounds from Kraiburg TPE for automotive exterior applications
The four new Thermolast K types are primarily suited for sophisticated hard-soft composite components with high requirements in relation to surface quality and permanent weather resistance.
Borealis, Henkel, and partners develop novel circular solutions for flexible consumer packaging
Borealis and Borouge and Henkel announce the development of two new flexible packaging solutions containing both virgin polyethylene (PE) and high amounts of post-consumer recyclate (PCR).
