The European composites market 2023 – market developments, trends, challenges and outlook
Macroeconomic developments weigh on composites market After a long phase of continuous growth, the composites market has seen strong fluctuations since 2018. This industry sector is particularly dependent on macroeconomic influences. In 2023, the overall market for...OSV M15 7K MDI — Hot-casting dosing machine for processing 3-component polyurethane elastomers based on MDI
In the last week of February, OSV engineers started-up for our clients in Bulgaria the OSV M15 7K MDI — metering and mixing machine for processing three-component polyurethane elastomers based on MDI including three pigments and catalyst. During the start-up together...JEC World 2024 – 7 days to go: Come meet the industry!
JEC World, the leading international trade show dedicated to composite materials, their manufacturing technologies and application markets, will take place in Paris from March 5 to 7 2024. Key players from the four corners of the world return to this unmissable event,...LANXESS increases prices for adipic acid
LANXESS is raising its prices for adipic acid globally with immediate effect. The increase amounts for EUR 250 per metric ton. The adjustment is due to the significant rise in raw material costs over the past months.Pearl Group strengthens C-suite and boosts operational efficiency with COO appointment
Pearl Group has appointed Leslie Gyertson as its new Chief Operating Officer. Gyertson, a seasoned executive with over 28 years of experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, global procurement, and business development, joins Pearl to drive operational...DELTA Coatings Doubles Warehousing Capacity After Rapid Growth
DELTA Coatings International has announced a significant milestone in its journey of unprecedented growth with the expansion of covered warehousing space at its main Dubai headquarters. This expansion, doubling existing capacity, will accommodate unprecedented demand...Covestro and Henkel collaborate for sustainability of engineered wood adhesives
Covestro and Henkel join forces to foster sustainability for adhesives in load bearing timber construction. Such elements, as Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) or Glued Laminated Timber (GLT), can be found in a variety of indoor and outdoor applications of buildings, from...World’s First Pilot Plant for Bio-Based Aniline
Covestro is moving forward with the implementation of a unique process for producing the important chemical aniline entirely based on plant biomass instead of petroleum for the first time. At its Leverkusen site, the plastics manufacturer has now put a special pilot...BASF to divest shares in its two joint ventures in Korla, China
In the fourth quarter of 2023, BASF started the process to divest its shares in the two joint venture companies BASF Markor Chemical Manufacturing (Xinjiang) Co., Ltd. and Markor Meiou Chemical (Xinjiang) Co., Ltd. in Korla, China. As part of BASF’s global strategy...
