Covestro assists China’s Xinquan Automotive in going global
Covestro has forged a global partnership with Chinese automotive trim company Xinquan Automotive at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. This alliance seeks to strengthen the China business and enhance international collaboration, supporting Xinquan’s...Updated Directory of Global PU Systems Houses
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of fully updated and extended editions of our popular regional directories of polyurethane systems houses. This complements IAL’s ongoing research into the global polyurethanes industry. These reports provide a...Gerd Bartels Heads Continental’s Specialty Tires Business
Gerd Bartels (55) was appointed head of Continental’s Specialty Tires business area effective November 1, 2023. He is now responsible for business with tire solutions and services for a variety of industrial applications as well as for two-wheeler and racing tires. In...IMCD appoints Charles Page as Managing Director in South East Europe
IMCD Group has appointed Charles Page as Managing Director for South East Europe, effective February 1st, 2024. In his new role, Charles will lead the strategic growth ambitions in the region, focusing on developing new and existing principals, driving internal and...Fenos AG is now officially ISCC PLUS certified
We are very pleased that we now have the opportunity to add further sustainable PUR systems in our portfolio. Do you have any questions about this or are you interested in sustainable PUR systems? Then please do not hesitate to contact us!LANXESS: Persistently weak demand impacts third quarter
Sale of Urethane Systems business unit initiated In the third quarter of 2023, LANXESS’ business figures were again influenced by the persistently weak economy. Sales amounted to EUR 1.601 billion, down 26.7 percent on the previous year’s figure of EUR 2.185 million....JEC and EuCIA partner to develop new initiatives to promote the composites industry
On November 8th, JEC Group and the European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) signed a three-year agreement to join forces in Europe to further promote the benefits of composite materials and their role in realising a net-zero future. From left to right: Thomas...Plastic-eating E. coli bacteria can efficiently convert PET waste into adipic acid
Adipic acid is used, among other things, for the production of nylon 6.6 and polyester polyols. Years ago, Stephen Wallace, with another team, developed an E. coli strain that converts the main ingredient in old PET bottles, namely terephthalic acid, into the vanilla...UTECH Europe 2024 announces Conference Programme
Tony Hankins, President of Huntsman Corporation to deliver opening keynote Organisers of the UTECH Europe, the world-leading polyurethanes exhibition and conference, have announced details of its comprehensive three-day conference taking place 23-25 April 2024 at the...
