Bayer sets new trends in coated textiles

Textile coating pilot line inaugurated in Shanghai; waterborne polyurethane coating inspires change to more sustainable products

Evolving needs for masterbatch

The global market for masterbatch has seen dramatic increase over the years. By 2018, this market is expected to reach $10.5 billion, according to a report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA). As material of choice to put colours to plastics, masterbatches find applications in almost all areas of plastic processing. Rapid industrial growth and the significant rise in the production of plastic products and components have given impetus to the sector.

Lightweight construction and electromobility

Electric vehicles are attracting much attention lately due in part to the growing focus on sustainability. Electromobility holds out the promise of greater environmental compatibility due to lower fuel consumption and fewer exhaust emissions. However, these advantages can only be attained with the alternative drive unit of the much heavier electric battery that has to be compensated through the lightweight construction of the vehicle.

A step up in pelletising

Soredi S.p.a. is a manufacturer of thermoplastic compounds that was founded by the Ghidini family in 1983 and based in the northern Italian town of Cologne. In three decades, Soredi has transformed itself from a small, family-run operation to a global dynamo that produced more than 16,000 tonnes of thermoplastics compounds in 2012.

Lanxess opens high-tech plastics plant in Brazil

The new plant has an annual capacity of 20,000MT and constructed at an investment of EUR 20 million

New dimensions in recycling

Many new processes in recycling are being launched in a bid to present innovative solutions to plastic wastes.

SABIC joins discussion on new growth drivers in Asia

At the Boao Forum, SABIC states its commitment to China and Asia as partner towards sustainable development and growth.

Interpack 2014: Tableting and packing from a single source

Romaco’s integrated solutions for manufacturing and packing pharmaceuticals technologies can be seen in action in Hall 16, Stand D15

Painless technique detects prostate cancer tumors

New method for detection developed at Eindhoven University of Technology can save millions of men painful examination

New O-Rings factory to support global growth

The new manufacturing site in Brenham, Texas is scheduled to open later this year

Clariant and Ashland to sell joint venture to Rh?ne

The divestment is part of the group’s continuous drive to reallocate capital towards more profitable growth areas.

Plastic additives market to reach $57.8Bn by 2020

The global plastic additives market was estimated at 12.6 million tons in 2013 and is expected to reach 17.1 million tonnes by 2020.