18 Oct 2019
KRAIBURG TPE to introduce the world’s first VDI 2017-compliant THERMOLAST® M compounds for TPE/PA composite applications
With its new MC/AD/PA THERMOLAST® M series, KRAIBURG TPE launches the first thermoplastic elastomers that not only hold certifications for healthcare applications in accordance with EU and FDA standards but can also be combined directly with polyamides.
18 Oct 2019
Clariant and Polymateria launch partnership to bring new Biotransformation technology to market in South East Asia
Polymateria, a British business developing a new standard in biodegradable and compostable plastics, has announced a partnership with Clariant, one of the world’s leading specialty chemical companies, to bring its new Biotransformation technology to market in South East Asia. The announcement was made at the K Show in Düsseldorf, Germany.
18 Oct 2019
Clariant launches new bio-based additives to reduce resource consumption in plastic loops at K 2019
Clariant unveils new high-performance additives promoting reduction in the consumption of fossil resources, to support the creation of value chain cycles which utilize viable and sustainable renewable sources and combat climate change.
17 Oct 2019
DSM to introduce bio- and/or recycled-based alternatives for its entire engineering plastics portfolio
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in nutrition, health and sustainable living, today announces at the K-Show that its engineering plastics business will offer a full alternative range of its existing portfolio based on bio- and/or recycled-based materials by 2030. In this way, DSM Engineering Plastics is taking the next step in its sustainability journey in alignment with DSM’s purpose-led performance-driven strategy, enabling a circular and bio-based economy.
17 Oct 2019
SABIC launches new XENOY™ HTX high-heat resin family to support vehicle lightweighting and electrification trends
At K 2019 today, global petrochemicals leader SABIC announced the launch of XENOY™ HTX resin, a polyester-based, high-heat technology that can enable the production of light, impact resistant and high performing structural automotive applications.
17 Oct 2019
New compounds from KRAIBURG TPE for automotive exterior applications
KRAIBURG TPE has extended its portfolio of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) by additional efficient compounds. The four new THERMOLAST® K types are primarily suited for sophisticated hard-soft composite components with high requirements in relation to surface quality and permanent weather resistance.
17 Oct 2019
SABIC first in industry to launch polycarbonate based on certified renewable feedstock
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced the launch of its polycarbonate (PC) based on certified renewable feedstock - a first in the industry, providing SABIC and its direct and ultimate customers with a solution that has the potential to reduce both CO2 emissions and the use of fossil feedstock during production.
17 Oct 2019
Milliken’s newest DeltaMax™ Performance Modifier will help manufacturers of polypropylene impact copolymers to boost efficiency
At K 2019, a global plastics industry conference in Dusseldorf, Germany, Milliken & Company will introduce the newest product in its family of DeltaMax™ Performance Modifiers. This latest addition is designed to expand use of the additive into all market segments, including food packaging.
