Materials

For high-temperature applications in contact with food, Basf is now offering a portfolio of polyphenlysulfone (PPSU) grades which is not based on BPS (bisphenol S) and BPA (bisphenol A). This Ultrason P portfolio thus complies with EU Commission Regulation 2024/3190 which prohibits...

Syensqo has been awarded a new multi-year contract by Boeing to continue providing advanced material solutions supporting Boeing commercial and defense programs. As Syensqo’s largest end market, representing approximately 20% of its net sales, the aerospace end market is a key driver of the Group’s innovation...

Xenia’s new Xelamid range of unreinforced, impact-modified PA 11 and PA 12 materials combines strong mechanical performance with low density, and has been engineered to deliver an optimal balance of stiffness, impact resistance and energy absorption. The portfolio...

Maire announced that NextChem, through its subsidiary Conser, a technology licensor for high-value chemical derivatives and biodegradable plastics, has been awarded a licensing and PDP (Process Design Package) for the implementation of its proprietary NX Conser Man and NX Conser Duetto technologies for the...

CompoBack, produced by Brueggemann’s Italian subsidiary Auserpolimeri, is a new additive enabling polyolefin foams, HFFR (Halogen Free Flame Retardant) compounds, as well as cable applications, to maintain their mechanical properties and dimensional stability at elevated temperatures...

Arlanxeo (part of Saudi Aramco), a global leader in performance elastomers, inaugurated its new Therban hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) plant in Changzhou, China. The new plant supports expanding Arlanxeo’s HNBR production footprint and its ability to deliver...

Avient announced the expansion of its OnFlex NHFR non-halogen flame retardant thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) with the NHFR 7001 series. Compared to prior-generation non-halogen OnFlex materials from Avient, the new materials in this series provide...

Materials manufacturer Covestro has successfully completed a major debottlenecking project at its TDI (toluene diisocyanate) production facility in Shanghai, China. The company has increased the annual production capacity from 310,000 to 370,000 metric tons, representing a...

Covestro has commenced production at its new thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) manufacturing site in Zhuhai, a coastal city in South China. The first phase, representing a mid-double-digit million-euro investment, will produce approximately 30,000 tons of TPU annually, meeting growing demand for...

Borealis announced a 49 million euros strategic investment to scale up production of Borstar Nextension polypropylene at its manufacturing site in Burghausen, Germany. This will expand commercial production of next-generation single-site polypropylene (ssPP) grades that...

The global masterbatch manufacturer, Ampacet, has introduced Natura Jet, a groundbreaking black masterbatch that harnesses naturally derived pigment to grant unmatched jetness in injection-moulded parts. A sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based carbon black, Natura Jet delivers...

The next edition of JEC World, the world’s leading trade fair for the composites industry, will take place in Paris from 10 to 12 March. In the meantime, the organisers have announced the winners of the JEC Composites Innovation Awards. Each year, the JEC Composites Innovation Awards recognize...

The base of the Nomura coffee table – a name inspired by the form and fluid movement of the giant jellyfish found in Japanese waters – is produced by the French start-up Poolp using 3D printing of Arkema’s transparent Rilsan polyamide. The table combines...

The European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) announces the launch of Carbon Fiber Europe, a new alliance dedicated to supporting the sustainable growth of Europe’s carbon fibre industry. The founding members of the alliance are Hexcel Composites Sasu, Mitsubishi Chemical Europe, Teijin, and Toray Industries...

Every product leaves a mark. Understanding it is the first step to reducing it. Sustainability is not just an objective: it is a method. These are the considerations underlying Franplast's decision to measure the product carbon footprint by analysing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...

Novamont has obtained the certificate of conformity with EU Fertilizer Regulation 2019/1009 for its Mater-Bi mulch film, used in agriculture for weed control. The film is biodegradable in soil and, at the end of its life cycle, does not require separate disposal. According to the Regulation, the Mater-Bi film can be...

Sabic introduced Noryl WM300G resin, a specialty material for water management applications that delivers high impact resistance and high strength without the use of traditional impact modifiers that can potentially release butadiene during processing or operational use...

LyondellBasell announced the installation of a new Colines cast film line at its Cincinnati Technology Center. This installation represents a leap forward in our innovation and collaboration capabilities, allowing us to develop and test cast film grades in unprecedented ways...

Clariant announced its strategic joint venture with Fuhua focused on developing innovative non-halogenated flame retardants. The new initiative aims to create next-generation phosphorus-based flame retardants to serve several industries like building and construction, automotive, electric and electronic...

Basf is expanding its Basotect portfolio with Basotect Dark EcoBalanced, the first dark version of its established melamine resin foam. The industry-first combines the excellent acoustic and safety properties of Basotect B EcoBalanced with a homogeneous dark color – enabling elegant and visually striking acoustic concepts that...