BASF expands its biomass balance portfolio for selected chemical intermediates
BASF will expand its biomass balance offering to include BMBCertTM 1,4-butanediol (BDO), tetrahydrofuran (THF), polytetrahydrofuran (PolyTHF®) and 3-(dimethylamino)propylamine (DMAPA). In addition to the production site in Ludwigshafen, Germany, the site in Geismar,...Lubrizol Engineered Polymers Launches Pearlbond™ ECO 590 HMS TPU for Hot Melts and Extrusion
Lubrizol Engineered Polymers announces the expansion of its bio-based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) portfolio for adhesives with the addition of Pearlbond™ ECO 590 HMS TPU for hot melt adhesives (HMAs). This high-performing resin from a renewable source can be...Covestro and Arcesso’s Arfinio® Technology is “Winner” in “German Innovation Award 2024”
Covestro has been awarded “Winner” of the “German Innovation Award 2024” for outstanding innovation achievements in the category “Excellence in B2B: Materials and Surfaces” for its Arfinio® technology. Covestro, one of the world’s leading...Change of leadership at the AUNDE Group
Over a period of more than 40 years, Rolf Koenigs has developed the AUNDE Group from a single company in Moenchengladbach to an international automotive supplier with currently 116 facilities in 28 countries. In two steps, he will now move into his well-deserved...Polyurethane Chemicals and Products in Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), 2024
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the recent publication of the 17th edition of its report on the markets for Polyurethane Chemicals and Products in Europe, Middle East and Africa. This new study updates and expands upon the information included in our previous...Ceresana Report on the European Market for Paints and Coatings
Water continues to gain in importance as a solvent: Water-based paints and coatings, which are comparatively environmentally friendly, already satisfy more than half of demand in Europe. According to the latest Ceresana report on coatings, Europeans consume a total of...A flying start with the HIGHLINE MK2
The PKS company from Stapelburg in the northern Harz region is one of the first companies to receive the new HIGHLINE MK2 from Hennecke‘s Next Generation series. Owner Markus Leßmann has been using the machine since June 2023 and reports on his initial experiences....Vencorex: Discover Tolonate X DH5, new blocked aliphatic isocyanate
The new Tolonate X DH5 is a blocked polyisocyanate, specifically designed for 1K heat activated polyurethane formulations used in Coil, Packaging, General Industry and OEM applications. Coil coatings based on Tolonate X DH5 can be applied at high film thickness and...Save the Date for the PDA Europe Annual Conference 2024 in Brussels !
To all the polyurea enthusiasts out there: the highly anticipated PDA Europe Annual Conference is just around the corner, and it’s time to mark your calendars for this extraordinary event! This conference is set to be an incredible gathering of professionals...
