23-02-2022
Repeltec undergoing World Health Organization approved field trials together with the Somalian Malaria program
In the global efforts to combat insect borne diseases, non-profit organizations and governments have looked towards residual indoor spraying as one of the tools to fight mosquito carried diseases like Malaria, Dengue, and Chikungunya. The approach leaves a thin layer of pesticides on walls inside residential spaces. The big downside to traditional residual indoor sprays is that they are classified as hazardous. Repeltec, a new coating developed by AFFIX Labs, a Finnish technology start-up, aims to be the safest indoor residual spray on the market to repel insects.
22-02-2022
Milliken’s ColorDirection 2023 Bold Unity: evoking a sense of belonging and familiarity
In 2023, as the world celebrates a resilience greater than we could have hoped for, Milliken & Company’s ColorDirection Bold Unity presents a collection of connected tones powerful in impact and vulnerable in expression, colors that can sing gentle harmonies or raise the roof with vibrancy.
21-02-2022
Solvay Expands Its US-Based Sulfone Polymers Business
Solvay announces an ambitious expansion plan for its U.S.-based sulfone business, which focuses on polymer solutions for various critical life science applications, as part of its ongoing commitment to build capacity in this field to support a growing global customer base.
17-02-2022
Ascend to forego attending Plastimagen 2022, citing coronavirus concerns
Ascend Performance Materials will not be exhibiting at Plastimagen 2022, citing updated guidance and a travel advisory from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
16-02-2022
DSM Engineering Materials partners with Samsung Electronics to develop first smartphone made with recycled ocean-bound fishing nets
DSM Engineering Materials today announces it has supported Samsung Electronics to deliver the first smartphone device to be made with Akulon® RePurposed. This high-performance polymer is produced by DSM from repurposing discarded fishing nets collected from the Indian Ocean. The new Galaxy S22 series smartphones and Tab S8 series tablets mark an important milestone in the sustainability of smartphone devices, and underlines DSM’s commitment to enabling a circular economy through recycled-based innovation.
15-02-2022
Clariant at ACS 2022
Discover Beyond Color innovation for high-performance coatings products
Visit the Clariant booth at the American Coatings Show this April 5-7, 2022 to #asktheexpert about innovations “Beyond Color” that differentiate and enhance the performance, compliance, and sustainability of paints and coatings (Booth 2846).
15-02-2022
SABIC et le chinois Dongfeng collaborent pour produire une caisse à outils embarquée sur camion à l’aide d’une nouvelle solution hybride composite plastique
SABIC, une des premières entreprises mondiales du secteur de la chimie, a annoncé ce jour avoir travaillé avec Dongfeng Motors, l’un des principaux constructeurs de camions chinois, pour mettre au point une nouvelle solution hybride composite plastique destinée à la fabrication d’une caisse à outils légère et solide, montée sur le véhicule. L’application est fabriquée en associant un polypropylène renforcé fibre de verre longue, à savoir la résine STAMAX™ de SABIC, avec des inserts d’un laminé de composite renforcé fibre de verre, en une seule opération de surmoulage. La réduction de poids de la pièce finie peut atteindre 30% par rapport à une pièce similaire réalisée en métal. La solution a en outre permis à Dongfeng de réduire ses coûts de production.
15-02-2022
KRAIBURG TPE propose une alliance stratégique pour les applications industrielles et les OEM
Sous la devise «Join our Journey», KRAIBURG TPE appelle les clients et partenaires intéressés à former des alliances de développement. L’accent est mis sur le thème porteur d’avenir des Thermally Conductive TPE. L’objectif est de développer des solutions et des composants pour les secteurs de l’automobile et de l’industrie.
