A strong first half year of 2019 for Polykemi AB
After several years with strong growth, Polykemi AB continues to deliver very strong results. During the first half of 2019, the company has gained 71 new businesses.
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Albis at K 2019
Albis will present a range of high-performance plastics, compound solutions and master batches at K 2019, the trade fair in Dusseldorf, Germany (hall 8-B3/stand A61) from October 16 to 23, 2019.
Lanxess to sell its chrome chemicals business to Brother Enterprises
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess is selling its chrome chemicals business to Brother Enterprises, a Chinese leather chemicals producer. Both companies today, August 12, 2019, signed a respective agreement.
BASF light stabilizers increase lifespan of floating solar panel systems
Pontoons for floating solar panel systems can last longer under intense sunlight, thanks to light stabilizers from BASF.
Ineos Styrolution hosts ceremony for its new 100kt ASA plant in Bayport
Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, today announces that the company hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 100tk ASA (acrylonitrile styrene acrylate) plant in Bayport, Texas.
Lanxess expands masterbatch range for efficient rubber reinforcement
At K 2019, the international trade show for plastics and rubber taking place in Düsseldorf from October 16 to 23, Lanxess will be showcasing new masterbatches for manufacturing reinforced rubber parts.
Proell at K 2019
Proell's core business lies in the development of custom-made chemical products for coating/decorating plastics and other materials, as well as innovative ink systems for IMD/FIM technology, and screen and pad printing inks.
Near-infrared masterbatch for recycling black and coloured plastics
Plastics` recycling in the EU has increased by almost 80 % since 2006. During the same period, landfill disposal has significantly declined by 43%.
Low-free prepolymers from Lanxess
Specialty chemicals company Lanxessis well prepared for the planned EU restriction on diisocyanates.
Sibur and Gazprom Neft to develop PP production in Omsk
Sibur and Gazprom Neft have consolidated 100% of the authorised capital in Poliom, a polypropylene plant in Omsk. Sibgazpolimer, a joint venture of the two companies, has signed an agreement to acquire a 50% stake in Poliom from the Titan Group.
Ineos Styrolution receives Global Supplier Award 2019 from Bosch
Ineos Styrolution received the award in the category “Purchasing of direct materials - Consumer goods” making the company rank globally among the best suppliers of Bosch as a supplier of technology and services.
NEO Group adds a 3rd production line
Now Europe’s 2nd-Largest PET supplier, NEO Group installed 4 BKG pelletizers, gear pumps, and other components directly from their original shipping boxes.
