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A great deal is written in the trade media for the plastics and rubber industry. Our “Industry News” gives compact summaries of the reports that appear in these media.
BASF licenses Genomatica's renewable BDO process
( Source: www.gupta-verlag.de/polyurethanes )
[10/05/2013] BASF plans to begin production of 1,4-butanediol based on renewable feedstock (renewable BDO) using the patented process of Genomatica, San Diego, CA, USA. The one-step fermentation process is based on sugars as a renewable feedstock. The companies have agreed not to disclose financial details of the agreement.BASF licenses Genomatica's renewable BDO process - Read more
Bäumer to present robotic system for foam processing at Interzum 2013
( Source: www.gupta-verlag.de/polyurethanes )
[10/05/2013] First, robots revolutionised the automobile industry - now its time for the polyurethane industry, says the Freudenberg-based German company Albrecht Bäumer GmbH & Co. KG. The company announced that at the Interzum trade show from 13 - 16 May 2013 in Cologne (Hall 9.1, Stand A10/B11) it will introduce an absolute first for the industry with the B-Bot.Bäumer to present robotic system for foam processing at Interzum 2013 - Read more
Green Matter: New green modifiers target growing bioplastic, bioplastic composite market
( Source: Plastics Today )
[10/05/2013] Last week at PlasticsToday we wrote that Addivant (Middlebury, CT), the former antioxidant and UV stabilizer business of Chemtura, is "looking to shake up the polymer additives sector." This week, with the announcement of the commercialization of two new biobased polymer modifiers, it became clear that they weren't planning to waste any time before doing so.Green Matter: New green modifiers target growing bioplastic, bioplastic composite market - Read more
Ineos talks Solvay joint PVC venture
( Source: Plastics Today )
[10/05/2013] European chemical companies Ineos and Solvay have agreed to merge their chlorvinyls activities into a EUR 4.3 billion ($5.6 billion) 50-50 joint venture. The combination would form a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) producer that will rank among the top three worldwide.Ineos talks Solvay joint PVC venture - Read more
Invista to expand production of Terate HT polyols in Wilmington
( Source: www.gupta-verlag.de/polyurethanes )
[10/05/2013] Invista Specialty Materials announced it will make another investment at its Wilmington, NC, USA, manufacturing site to expand its Terate HT polyols production capacity.Invista to expand production of Terate HT polyols in Wilmington - Read more
Lubrizol and Merquinsa to exhibit at Feiplastic 2013
( Source: www.gupta-verlag.de/polyurethanes )
[10/05/2013] The Lubrizol Corporation and Merquinsa, a Lubrizol company, announced that they will be participating at the international plastic trade fair Feiplastic 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from 20 - 24 May 2013, at stand F60. Lubrizol and Merquinsa will be showcasing their integrated portfolio of engineered polymer solutions.Lubrizol and Merquinsa to exhibit at Feiplastic 2013 - Read more
Lubrizol and Merquinsa to exhibit at Feiplastic 2013
( Source: www.gupta-verlag.de/thermoplastic-elastomers )
[10/05/2013] The Lubrizol Corporation and Merquinsa, a Lubrizol company, announced that they will be participating at the international plastic trade fair Feiplastic 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from 20 - 24 May 2013, at stand F60. Lubrizol and Merquinsa will be showcasing their integrated portfolio of engineered polymer solutions.Lubrizol and Merquinsa to exhibit at Feiplastic 2013 - Read more
Lubrizol and Trexel enter partnership to promote foam technology
( Source: www.gupta-verlag.de/polyurethanes )
[10/05/2013] Trexel and the Lubrizol Corporation announced a new partnership for Lubrizol to be the preferred thermoplastic polyurethane supplier for Trexel's MuCell microcellular foaming technology.Lubrizol and Trexel enter partnership to promote foam technology - Read more
Lubrizol and Trexel enter partnership to promote foam technology
( Source: www.gupta-verlag.de/thermoplastic-elastomers )
[10/05/2013] Trexel and the Lubrizol Corporation announced a new partnership for Lubrizol to be the preferred thermoplastic polyurethane supplier for Trexel's MuCell microcellular foaming technology.Lubrizol and Trexel enter partnership to promote foam technology - Read more
Mars Series II hybrid debuts
( Source: Plastics Today )
[10/05/2013] Absolute Haitian (Worcester, MA) has debuted the Mars Series II, a second-generation hybrid injection molding press that ranges in clamp force from 67-4400 tons. The manufacturer will be showing the machine at its stand at the upcoming Plast-Ex 2013 show in Toronto (May 14-16).Mars Series II hybrid debuts - Read more
