LANXESS expects earnings improvement for fiscal year 2024

Initial cost savings generated with “FORWARD!” action plan – this includes 870 job cuts, 460 of which will be in Germany. At the end of the year, LANXESS initiated the process to sell the Urethane Systems business unit, the final remaining polymer business in the...

CALL FOR SPEAKERS IS NOW OPEN!

Would you like to speak at Europe’s meeting place for the foam industry? The deadline for submissions is Friday 31 May 2024.  We are now developing the conference agenda for our 2024 Foam Expo conference, taking place December 3-5 in Stuttgart, Germany. The Foam...

Pearl Group doubles production capacity in Saudi Arabia

Pearl Group has significantly enhanced its operational footprint and capabilities in Saudi Arabia, doubling its production capacity in the Kingdom and significantly expanding its ability to meet local and regional demand. Further demonstrating its commitment to the...

High-precision measurements and AI open up new dimensions

Hennecke’s polyurethane experts are continuously working on making machine and system technology even better and more efficient. A milestone was set by the Research department – which is currently working on enabling high-precision measurements in the metering...

Finalists Revealed in the UTECH Europe Polyurethane Awards 2024

Winners will be announced at UTECH Europe 23-25 April 2024 Finalists in the UTECH Europe Awards 2024, which recognise and celebrate the achievements and innovations of the European polyurethane industry were announced today. The seven award winners will be revealed in...

Perstorp buys out minority partner at China site

Sustainable solutions provider Perstorp has closed a deal to buy out its minority partner in the joint venture Shandong Perstorp Chemical Co., Ltd. (formerly Shandong Fufeng Perstorp Chemical Co., Ltd.), which has owned and operated Site Zibo in China. Perstorp is now...

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,...