Innovative Tape Technology For The Automotive Industry
BASF and Toray Advanced Composites sign supply agreement to bring innovative tape technology to the automotive industry Today, on Wed. Aug. 14th., 2019, Toray Advanced Composites and BASF signed a manufacturing and supply agreement focused on the production of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRT) tapes for the automotive and industrial markets. Toray Advanced Composites will produce high […]
New Lightweight Material for Increased Efficiency of Electric Vehicle Batteries
Asahi Kasei Introduces Newly Developed Lightweight Material for Increased Efficiency and Safety of Electric Vehicle Batteries. The materials is SunForce™ m-PPE Particle Foam Lithium-ion batteries constitute an essential component of the electrification of the transport sector. Optimizing weight, size, safety and efficiency of the batteries is crucial to accelerate electromobility. With the m-PPE (modified polyphenylene ether) particle foam SunForce™, […]
By Restructuring Of Its Subsidiaries BST Eltromat Is Strengthening Its Competence
Bielefeld, August 14, 2019 – Following a detailed analysis of market prospects, BST eltromat International has decided to close parts of its BST ProControl business unit. Deliveries of new measuring systems and system upgrades from BST ProControl will cease at the end of 2019. Irrespective of the new decisions, the Service department will remain in […]
Triumphantly Breakbulk Middle East Returns To UAE / Duabi
Following the prodigious success of its 4th edition, Breakbulk Middle East triumphantly returns to Dubai. The 2019 edition in February witnessed an eye-popping 83% increase in attendance, reinforcing its reputable standing as the fastest-growing event in the global Breakbulk portfolio. Dubai – United Arab Emirates 14th of August 2019: Under the patronage H.E Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al […]
Will The World's Isocyanate Dragon Fire Others Soon?
The industry news sector of the K Portal has published the following interesting news; WANHUA: Two isocyanate acquisitions / Swedish plant manufacturer Chematur and China’s Connell Polyurethane After a long break, the world market leader in isocyanate (Yantai, Shandong) is on a shopping spree again. The Chinese company acquired not only MDI/TDI process specialist and […]
The SA rPET producer Launches The 2nd Line For More PET Recyclate
According to the “industry news” section of the K Portal: EXTRUPET, the South African rPET producer adds second recycling line Extrupet (Wadeville / South Africa) the first and largest South African recycler for post-consumer PET bottles, will be adding a second recycling line at its site in Wadeville, east of Johannesburg. The company’s first line […]
Further Declining In Polymer Prices May Result In Increasing Trade Volume
Today on Aug. 11th the PDID office announced the new base prices for polymers. As it was foreseen by PIMI (Click Here) the prices were downward for the 3rd consecutive week. Declining of prices was at a level that we haven’t seen it for last 4-5 months. So, if there will be enough supply for […]
Next Focus Is On PP Containers By New RecyClass Protocol
Online tool RecyClass, available in five languages, developed by Plastics Recyclers Europe (PRE, Brussels / Belgium), has released a protocol that addresses and tests specific design features relating to the recycling ability of rigid HDPE packaging. The Recyclability Evaluation Protocol for HDPE Containers recreates the recycling conditions of a state-of-the-art process in Europe. Blends of […]
If PDID of NPC Keeps Going On Rules Tomorrow's Prices Should be Declining
Tomorrow Sunday, Aug. 11th, the PDID Office of NPC will announce the base prices for the polymer materials. Regarding the relative stability of the US$ value in the official and free market, it is expected that the average for the prices of materials at the global market should be the determining factor for tomorrow’s price announcement. […]
