Fakuma 2011 - market situation
We publish an article written by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Bastian, who is managing director of the Southern German Plastics Centre. His text is related with the current situation in the plastics market.
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Polycarbonate-ABS blends for automotive exteriors
A new application of polycarbonate-ABS blends (PC+ABS) is premiering together with the new Mercedes SLK.
SABIC PP helps to achieve important cuts in materials usage
A new meat tray from a well-known European packaging thermoforming company is 20% lighter than its predecessor, thanks in part to a high performance polypropylene from SABIC.
High-performance plastic Ultrason used in interior reflector
For the reflector used in an automotive interior lighting application, the international automotive supplier Delphi has recently started to employ a high-performance plastic from BASF.
BASF and Arburg: Fakuma special "Energy efficiency" show
In a special show at the Fakuma 2011, material producer BASF and machine manufacturer Arburg will present the multi-faceted subject of energy efficiency.
Problems with Russian polymers export
Russian exports of most polymers, especially to China, fell significantly during the first half of 2011 against the same period last year as domestic demand picked up strongly.
SABIC to join automotive innovation joint venture Inpro
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) announced in Berlin few days ago that it has entered into an agreement to purchase an equity stake in INPRO, a joint venture dedicated to collaborative innovation in automotive production.
Fakuma 2011 closer and closer
Global offerings for plastics technology in top form - more than 1500 exhibitors from 34 countries (over 1000 from Germany) have already registered to participate at the 21st Fakuma.
Borealis at Fakuma 2011
Borealis and value chain Partners show innovative, value creating solutions at Fakuma 2011.
SABIC’s Xenoy iQ resin helps Ford earn euro NCAP five-star rating
Xenoy iQ resin from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics strategic business unit – chosen by Ford for the pedestrian safety system of its 2011 C-MAX multipurpose vehicle (MPV) – has helped the automaker earn a five-star rating from the independent safety organization Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Program).
Dow introduces Surecel
Dow Plastics Additives, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), has introduced Surecel 445 foam cell promoter as its newest addition to the award-winning Surecel family of additives for foam PVC applications.
Frost & Sullivan award highlights Mitsubishi engineering-plastics’ commitment to customer value enhancement
The 2011 Frost & Sullivan European Customer Value Enhancement Award in the Smart E-Meter Market is presented to Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics (MEP).
