Over 40 percent lighter than steel counterpart
Tepex dynalite continuous-fiber-reinforced, semi-finished thermoplastic composites are now finding new applications in vehicle interiors. Tepex is used for backseat load-through of an offroad vehicle
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ENGEL honoured as family-friendly employer
ENGEL has been named as one of the most family-friendly companies in Austria. The accolade was awarded to the manufacturer of injection-moulding machines by Woman magazine.
Toyo divesting industrial products unit to Nitta and Sekisui
Toyo Tire & Rubber Co. Ltd. agreed to divest major portions of its chemical industrial products business unit to fellow other Japanese companies Nitta Corp. and Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd. for undisclosed sums.
Wittmann Battenfeld UK Partners Thormac in Novel Process
Thormac, one of Ireland’s leading injection moulders has been partnering with Wittmann Battenfeld UK in a novel method of plastics processing.
Arburg at the MSV 2017
The MSV 2017 in Brno is the most important industry event in the Czech republic and Slovakia. Arburg will be demonstrating two sophisticated applications for production-efficient plastic processing there.
Gabriel-Chemie increases production capacity in Russia
On 03 August 2017, Gabriel-Chemie and Governor of the Kaluga oblast signed an investment agreement concerning the construction and operation of a masterbatch plant in the Vorino industrial park near the Moscow.
Smooth steering, safe control
The French automotive supplier Valeo has now developed a top column module whose housing and levers are made of BASF’s engineering plastics Ultramid SI (PA) and Ultradur (PBT).
ENGEL presents comprehensive inject 4.0 programme at Fakuma
ENGEL will demonstrate how comprehensive inject 4.0 programme at Fakuma 2017, from October 17 to 21 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Nexeo Solutions Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Results
Nexeo Solutions, Inc. today announced its consolidated financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2017.
COMPOSITES EUROPE 2017: Excellent forecasts for the construction industry
The building and construction industry represents the most important growth market for fibre reinforced plastics. According to the “9th Composites Market Survey” no other application sector has experienced such a dynamic development. From 19 to 21 September 2017, COMPOSITES EUROPE 2017 will reflect this trend, dedicating an entire trade fair day to building and construction in the composites world.
Smart solutions for more productivity, quality and flexibility
Experience the smart factory – this is ENGEL's focus at the Interplas 2017, from September 26 to September 28 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Wittmann Battenfeld with sophisticated injection molding technology at the Fakuma 2017
Under the motto “be smart”, Wittmann Battenfeld will present top-level injection molding technology at this year’s Fakuma in Friedrichshafen.
