Chinaplas is further postponed
Chinaplas is further postponed. It will probably be held next April.
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TRB produces face visors for healthcare workers
TRB Lightweight Structures is using its material science knowhow and specialist equipment to produce vital personal protective equipment (PPE) based on the Foster + Partners design in the fight against COVID-19.
First all-plastic brake pedal for battery-electric sports car
Around 50 percent lighter than comparable steel design. High bending and torsional strength thanks to multi-axial fiber-layer structure in combination with high-stiffness tapes.
MSV preparations continue as planned
The MSV International Engineering Fair is a key European fair in the field of engineering and manufacturing. Despite the current situation, preparations for the 62nd MSV are continuing as planned.
Polykemi continues to deliver materials in the fight against COVID-19
For some of Polykemi's customers, the prevailing world situation leads to production increases and need for more material than normal. An example of this is the development of longtime customer Liljas Plast AB in Hillerstorp Sweden, which among other things produces parts for respirators and face masks.
Most of major industry events are postponed due to coronavirus
A plethora of industry events have been cancelled, postponed or gone on-line in a bid to keep the industry informed of new developments designed to keep businesses afloat going forward.
LyondellBasell donates $1.3 million to support foodbanks
LyondellBasell is donating $1.3 million to support the COVID-19 response efforts of the Global FoodBanking Network and United States local food banks.
BASF donates over 100 million protective masks
As part of BASF’s “Helping Hands” campaign in the fight against the corona pandemic, BASF is donating 100 million protective masks to the Federal Republic of Germany.
Anti-bacterial polycarbonate surfaces
SABIC has launched a non-chlorinated and non-brominated opaque sheet, Lexan Cliniwall AC6200. The sheet aims to provide a hygienic, sanitary solution for interior surfaces to several industries around the world.
The Netstal Elion Med on the track of COVID-19
A new SARS-CoV-2 test from Roche makes it possible to quickly analyze a large number of samples for the presence of the novel coronavirus. The plastic consumable materials required for this are producedon machines from KraussMaffei's Netstal Elion series.
EuPC advocates for a postponement of the SUP Directive implementation
In an open letter sent to the European Commission, EuPC advocates for a postponement of the implementation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive in view of the current COVID-19 crisis in Europe.
Vostock Capital announces the launch of a series of free webinars
We are thrilled to inform that Vostock Capital remains a reliable partner. We do our best to strengthen business relations of successful companies.
