Elix Polymers appoints new CEO
Elix Polymers Board of Directors has appointed David Castañeda as CEO and Board Member for Elix Polymers SL (“Elix”) effective from 8th April 2019. He succeeds Wolfgang Doering, who stepped down at the end of March.
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Cost-effective alternatives to polyamide 66
Lanxess is expanding the new polyamide 6 Durethan P product range with the addition of two highly reinforced material variants that can be used, among other things, as an economical alternative to polyamide 66 materials.
Breakthrough in chemical recycling of polystyrene
Milestone in the company’s efforts to reduce post-consumer styrenic waste. First production of virgin polystyrene from only depolymerised material.
Evonik expands production capacities
Due to increasing global demand for high-performance polymers, Evonik is expanding its production of transparent polyamides of the Trogamid CX brand at the Marl Chemical Park (Germany).
PSE Europe 2019 scored with quality
From 26 - 27 March 2019, the international PU industry met for the second edition of PSE Europe at the MOC Munich in Germany.
Elix Polymers renews its CSR “Responsible Care Company” certification
Last March, ELIX Polymers, a leading manufacturer of ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resins and derivatives in Europe, renewed its CSR ''Responsible Care Company'' certification as a member of the Responsible Care programme.
Lanxess intensifies focus on electromobility
Lanxess sees great application potential for its Durethan and Pocan in the New Mobility growth market. This is why the High Performance Materials business unit founded the “e-Powertrain team”.
40 years of PEBA
3D printing is often identified as the game changer in industrial production.
Polyplastic is announced a supplier of the year
Russian Automotive Forum opened in Moscow last week. R&P Polyplastic has been a permanent participant of the Forum for many years.
140 technologies to debut at Chinaplas 2019
Very soon Chinaplas 2019 will open its door in Guangzhou, China, for international exhibitors and visitors.
Engel opens second location in Mexico
Engel de Mexico SA de CV is headquartered in Querétaro near Mexico City in the centre of the country, where numerous companies in the plastics industry are also based.
Dr. Jan Lösch CFO at Albis Plastic
As from 01.04.2019, Dr. Jan Lösch will take over the role of Managing Director Finance and Administration (CFO) at Albis Plastic GmbH and the Otto Krahn Group.
