16 Oct 2013
Ascend announces launch of new compounding operations in Pensacola, Florida
HOUSTON, TEXAS - October 16, 2013 - At K 2013, Ascend Performance Materials Inc., a leading producer of PA66 resin and chemical intermediates, is announcing the start of a new compounding line in Pensacola, Florida.
16 Oct 2013
Ascend Performance Materials Press Kit K 2013
At K 2013, Ascend Performance Materials Inc., a leading producer of PA66 resin and chemical intermediates, will present its portfolio of Vydyne® PA66 products poised for launch into the automotive, cable tie, electrical and electronics, consumer and industrial, and compounding markets.
16 Oct 2013
DSM DYNEEMA ANNOUNCES PRICE INCREASE FOR ALL FIBER AND UNI-DIRECTIONAL PRODUCT LINES
The Netherlands, 16 October 2013 - DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials and high performance fibers, has informed its customers this week of a global price increase of 5% for all DSM Dyneema fiber and uni-directional (UD) product lines.
16 Oct 2013
Pallmann presents Karakal for recycling rubber waste back into fine powders
Zweibrücken, Germany (16 October 2013) - A new grinding system from Pallmann enables energy-efficient recycling of vulcanized rubber waste back into fine powder for direct reuse in rubber processing. Pallmann, one of the world's largest developers, producers and providers of innovative size reduction technology, is unveiling the new machine, called Karakal, on its stand at K 2013.
16 Oct 2013
Milliken and RPC promote the many benefits of PP for packaging applications
Ghent, Belgium - RPC Group, one of the world's leading suppliers of rigid plastics packaging, is choosing Clear PP for certain of its products to help it achieve both the high clarity packaging desired by consumers and the highest sustainability targets.
15 Oct 2013
AVERY DENNISON “WRAP LIKE A KING” CHALLENGE WINNER ANNOUNCED
Mentor, Ohio, October 15, 2013 – Avery Dennison announced today that “Brand New Mercedes Benz SLS63 AMG Wrapped by DBX in Ultra Matte Red Avery Dennison® Supreme Wrapping Film” by Ara Hakobyan from Diamond Black Exteriors, won the grand prize in the “Wrap Like a King” Challenge featuring Avery Dennison® Supreme Wrapping Films.
15 Oct 2013
Polyscope founder and board member receives major SPE accolade
Uwe Wascher, one of the co-founders of Polyscope, is to be honored by the Society of Plastics Engineers' European Automotive Division with its lifetime achievement award. The award will be formally handed over by SPE representatives on Monday 21 October at 14.00 hrs on the Polyscope booth in Hall 5/stand E08 at K 2013.
15 Oct 2013
Clariant Divests Detergents & Intermediates Business to International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG)
Muttenz, October 15, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has signed an agreement to divest its Detergents & Intermediates business to International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG). The total consideration of the sale amounts to CHF 58 million, out of which 20 million will be in cash at closing. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.
