DuPont invests in Zytel HTN polymer capacity in Germany
DuPont Performance Materials announced that it is investing in Zytel HTN PPA polymer capacity at its Uentrop facility in Hamm, Germany.
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Nexeo Solutions and DSM renew partnership
Nexeo Solutions and Royal DSM have announced their agreement to extend and further develop their existing partnership.
Lanxess started up new line for high-performance plastics in the USA
Lanxess has started up a second production line for high-performance plastics compounding at its facility in Gastonia, North Carolina.
EcoPaxx for new high temperature abrasive monofilament
DSM’s EcoPaXX has been selected for new high temperature resistant abrasive monofilament from Hahl-Pedex.
Grupa Azoty achieves strong performance improvement
In H1 2015, Grupa Azoty reported EBIT of PLN 535m, up by 83% year on year and net profit of nearly PLN 458m, up by 90% year on year.
DSM and Ascend with agreement for supply of PA 66 compounds
Ascend becomes the strategic supplier to DSM for PA66 base-polymer used as raw material for Akulon PA66 compounds for engineering plastics applications.
Xiaomi selects DSM Stanyl ForTii for antenna splitters
Stanyl ForTii, a high-performance polyamide, is being used in the frame splitters of Xiaomi Mi4.
DSM announces polyamide 6 price increase
DSM will increase the price for its Akulon and Novamid polyamide 6 polymers and compounds in Europe by 150 euro/ton.
New Salomon shoe with EcoPaXX from DSM
Royal DSM announces that its EcoPaXX polyamide has been chosen for the "Edging Chassis" of new mountaineering shoe from Salomon.
Yara and BASF to build ammonia plant in USA
Yara International and BASF Group have agreed to build a world scale ammonia plant at BASF's site in Freeport, Texas.
Osram LED downlights with Stanyl TC
Osram LED downlights keep cool with thermally conductive Stanyl TC polyamide 46 from DSM.
Next generation of Diablo PA
Royal DSM launched its next generation of Diablo high temperature resistant polyamides at the 2014 Fakuma trade show.
