Groundbreaking for new TPU Production Site of Covestro in China

Covestro broke ground on its new Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPU) production site in Zhuhai, China. The investment had been announced in February. At the groundbreaking ceremony fort he new TPU site, from left: Liu Wenping, Deputy General Manager of Shanghai Huanqiu;...

BASF launches first biomass balance plastic additives

BASF announced the launch of the industry’s first biomass balance offerings for plastic additives. The initial offerings, including Irganox® 1010 BMBcert™ and Irganox® 1076 FD BMBcert™, are certified by TÜV Nord for mass balance according to the International...

Huntsman develops first liquid TPU for footwear industry

New SMARTLITE® O liquid TPU system for midsoles launched in conjunction with framas In a first for the footwear industry, Huntsman has developed a liquid thermoplastic polyurethane (LTPU) that enables the rapid manufacture of high-performing midsoles and is aligned...