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CARBO and PicOnyx Finalize Partnership for Production of M-Tone Black Pigments

M-Tone pigments are a unique family of functional black pigments for the plastics, paints, inks, coatings and adhesives markets.

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Automotive

VIDEO: Chinaplas 2019 Draws Record Crowds

Chinaplas 2019 (May 21-24) drew a new record crowd of 163,314 to Guangzhou, filling halls that were already packed with technology full with attendees. 

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Automotive

Materials: First Flame-Retardant TPE to Meet Standard for Railway Applications

Kraiburg’s new FR2 series offers both UL 94 VO at 1.5 mm wall thickness and DIN 45545-2 for railway applications. 

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PESU Selected for Ultrafiltration Membranes by Water Treatment Company

Pentair opted to use BASF’s Ultrason PESU to ensure the delivery of clean and safe water.

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SABIC to Expand Capacity of Ultem PEI and Extem TPI

Significant investment in production expansion of SABIC’s high-heat resins underway.

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Electronics

BASF to Build Plants for Engineering Plastics and TPUs in China

BASF’s proposed integrated “Verbund” site in Zhanjiang will ‘host the first plants to contribute to global capacity for both engineering plastics and TPUs.

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Automotive

BASF Starts Up Expanded Compounding Plant in Mexico

At the newly expanded Altamira plant, BASF is producing Ultradur PBT and Ultramid nylon product lines. 

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Additives

Additives: New Antioxidant Formulations for Polyolefins, Engineering Resins and Elastomers

SI Group showcasing specialty performance additives for polyolefins, engineering resins and elastomers at Chinaplas 2019.

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Automotive

Materials: Next-Generation TPEs for Overmolding Exhibit Superior Adhesion to Broad Range of Thermoplastics

Teknor Apex’s Monprene OM compounds boast cost and processing advantages over current TPEs.

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Construction

Evonik Reorganizes its Business; Will Exit PPA Market

Focus of Evonilk’s reorganization is on specialty materials such as nylon 12, transparent nylons, and biopolymers. 

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