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;...KraussMaffei presents new mixing head: streamlined with more performance
When you want honest feedback, you ask a friend. The new mixing head from KraussMaffei is therefore undergoing its first series application at longstanding partner Grammer—with excellent results. When you want honest feedback, you ask a friend. The new mixing head...BASF obtains long-term access to bio-based 1,4-butanediol QIRA
BASF is obtaining long-term access to QIRA bio-based 1,4-butanediol (BDO) from QoreLLC (Qore), a joint venture of Cargill and HELM AG. BASF and Qore have concluded an agreement to this effect. Qore will produce the bio-based BDO at Cargill’s biotechnology campus and...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...
