Pallmann partners with GMN in tyre recycling joint venture

Pallmann partners with GMN in tyre recycling joint venture. (Photo The Pallmann Group, PLMPR019)Zweibrücken, Germany (November 21, 2011) – Two market leaders have come together to provide a new concept for tyre recycling. The German Pallmann Group, one of the world's largest developers and producers of innovative size reduction technologies, has formed a partnership with Spanish company GMN, a well-established and successful tyre recycler. Together, the two companies intend to develop, construct and sell complete plants for shredding and reprocessing vehicle tyres.

XIRAN® SMA: Boosting the thermal performance of ABS

XIRAN® SMA boosts the temperature performance of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) polymers. 
(Picture: Polyscope: PSPR006)In a recent benchmark analysis of heat boosters, Polyscope Polymers has highlighted the benefits that can be obtained by the use of readily available XIRAN® SMA copolymers as a modifier in thermoplastic polymers.

JEC Asia 2011 mirrors the burgeoning Asian composites market

JEC CompositesJEC Asia 2011 reached new heights with a larger offer of new composite materials, a wider range of composites applications and a stronger international presence. Demonstrating the buoyant outlook for the composites industry in Asia, JEC Asia 2011 registered a 10 percent increase in exhibition space and the attendance of 7,000 visitors.

SABIC svela due nuovi film Lexan* in PC che hanno lo scopo di proteggere i documenti di identità da danni, furti di identità e sostituzioni premature

I film coestrusi Lexan* SDCX e i film con rivestimento antiabrasivo flessibile Lexan SC92E contribuiscono a sostenere il trend settoriale mirato all'aumento degli strati per una maggiore sicurezza>PARIGI, Francia – 15 novembre 2011 – Presso lo stand 4N062 della fiera CARTES & IDentification, l'azienda Innovative Plastics di SABIC ha introdotto oggi due nuovi rivoluzionari film in policarbonato (PC) Lexan* per i documenti di identità (ID) che contribuiscono a semplificare l'integrazione di ulteriori caratteristiche di sicurezza necessarie per combattere i furti di identità e la contraffazione. Il nuovo film coestruso Lexan SDCX e il nuovo film con rivestimento antiabrasivo flessibile Lexan SC92E offrono soluzioni alle sfide poste dalla creazione di documenti di identità e di sicurezza con un numero sempre maggiore di strati più sottili. Dopo diversi anni dalla fortunata introduzione del portafoglio di film Lexan Secure ID da parte di SABIC, questo aumento delle offerte dedicate ai prodotti per la sicurezza con i film ad alte prestazioni Lexan SDCX e SC92E dimostra chiaramente l'impegno della società nei confronti delle tecnologie per la protezione dell'identità, delle quali possono beneficiare sia i produttori delle smart card che i consumatori.

Frost & Sullivan Commends DSM for Developing ‘Green’ Arnitel Eco that Helps End-users Reduce their Carbon Footprint

Frost & Sullivan Commends DSM for Developing ‘Green’ Arnitel® Eco that Helps End-users Reduce their Carbon Footprint.
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR315)Arnitel® Eco is an Innovative, More Sustainable, High-Performance Partly Bio-based Thermoplastic Elastomer that Supports Greater Environment-Friendliness in End-user Applications

Azelis UK appoints HW Coates as new supply chain partner for all packed goods

AzelisAs part of the overall strategic plan for logistics and supply chain to improve efficiencies and improve customer service levels, Azelis has appointed HW Coates as our new partner for the warehouse and transport of packed goods in the UK and Ireland.

Dispersogen® ACP 120 combines efficiency & toxicological benefits in one

Clariant supports the Agrochemical industry’s drive for more environmentally-friendly, efficient and easy-to-process crop protection formulations with the launch of the unique, multi-benefit dispersing agent Dispersogen® ACP 120. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 15 November 2011 - Clariant supports the Agrochemical industry’s drive for more environmentally-friendly, efficient and easy-to-process crop protection formulations with the launch of the unique, multi-benefit dispersing agent Dispersogen® ACP 120.

Clariant’s EasyWhite Tan process — leaner, cleaner and safer

Specialty chemicals expert Clariant is offering tanners the first viable scientific and commercial option to traditional tanning methods in some 125 years with the global launch of EasyWhite Tan. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, November 14, 2011 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant is offering tanners the first viable scientific and commercial option to traditional tanning methods in some 125 years with the global launch of EasyWhite Tan.