SONGWON highlights its sustainability focus at K2019

With small pragmatic steps, SONGWON seeks to become a sustainability-focused leading player in specialty chemicals.
(Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd., the 2nd largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world and a key global specialty chemicals player will be showcasing its sustainable solutions and highlighting its focus on sustainability and positioning as an enabler of circularity during K2019.

Innovation in building and construction solutions takes centre stage for SABIC at K 2019

LEXAN™ EXELL™-D sheet can be installed with a curve under stress. The flexible sheets lend themselves to unique designs for various applications such as skylights, canopies and walkways.With a growing global population and increased urbanisation, the demand for sustainable and responsible construction solutions has grown dramatically over the past several years.

KRAIBURG TPE to introduce the world’s first VDI 2017-compliant THERMOLAST® M compounds for TPE/PA composite applications

The world’s first MGP-certified TPE series with adhesion to polyamide is perfectly suitable for medical devices. 
(Image: © 2019 KRAIBURG TPE)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.

Clariant and Polymateria launch partnership to bring new Biotransformation technology to market in South East Asia

Chai Mui Tek, Head of Sales & Marketing Southeast Asia (Polymateria), Jonathan Sieff, Chairman & Founder (Polymateria), Dr. Achintya Sen, Head of Innovation India (Clariant), Dr. Jan Sueltemeyer, Global Head of Innovation & Sustainability (Clariant) and Niall Dunne, CEO (Polymateria).
(Photo: Clariant)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.

Clariant launches new bio-based additives to reduce resource consumption in plastic loops at K 2019

Neste’s renewable hydrocarbons are based on sustainably produced bio-based raw materials, such as waste and residue oils. 
(Photo: Neste)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.

DSM to introduce bio- and/or recycled-based alternatives for its entire engineering plastics portfolio

DSM to introduce bio- and/or recycled-based alternatives for its entire engineering plastics portfolio. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR517)
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.

SABIC launches new XENOY HTX high-heat resin family to support vehicle lightweighting and electrification trends

Unfilled XENOY™ HTX resin can absorb significant energy and withstand plastic deformation in the event of a crash. SABIC is targeting the material for use as a lightweight metal replacement solution in new safety applications, such as side rockers designed to offer protection for battery modules mounted to the floor of EVs. 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.

New compounds from KRAIBURG TPE for automotive exterior applications

New compounds from KRAIBURG TPE for automotive exterior applications. 
(Image: © 2019 KRAIBURG TPE)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.