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Following its impressive antiskid and waterproofing protection provided on the top deck of the first multi-storey car park at Ballincollig, Ireland, Dow Hyperlast's TRAFFIDECKTM TD waterproofing and anti slip surfacing system has been selected by main contractor O'Flynn Construction as the protective coating for the second car park of this new development.Developed by Dow Hyperlast TRAFFIDECKTM...
Following growing customer demand, a novel series of solvent-free polyurethane adhesives for laminates to be used in packaging has been developed by ACTEGA Rhenania. During the past couple of years solvent-free polyurethane adhesives have gained a steadily increasing importance for laminate production in the packaging industry. Compared to classical solvent-borne polyurethane adhesives there is...
Masdar and BASF announced a strategic partnership agreement for collaboration on the construction of Masdar City, the world's first carbon-neutral and zero-waste city. BASF is named as a "preferred supplier" of construction materials and system solutions for the city's construction. The chemical company will also open an office in Masdar City once it is completed.In order to reduce...
At 29th September, 2009, BASF outlined its Strategy 2020 for Asia Pacific. Through 2020, BASF aims to grow on average two percentage points faster than the Asia Pacific chemical market each year. With expected market growth of 4 to 5 percent per year, this would double regional sales by 2020 while earning a premium on cost of capital. This ambitious strategy is based on growth and new business...
The two polyurethane systems Baydur® and Baytherm® from BaySystems played a major role in the development of Top Therm 90, a concept for slimline windows and facades with excellent insulating properties that cut heat losses by around half compared with the solutions currently on offer. Despite its slimline design, Top Therm 90 meets the requirements for use in passive houses. The...
After a complete overhaul, the BayArena - the home of Bundesliga soccer team Bayer 04 Leverkusen - re-opened its gates in time for the start of the new season, and now complies with the very latest international standards. Bayer MaterialScience played a significant role in this. The discus-shaped, translucent roof with a diameter of 217 meters is a new and spectacular showpiece project for...
The Rushmore Building - a 41-storey skyscraper with two towers built above a railway tunnel - was recently completed in New York's Riverside area. Austrian vibration insulation expert Getzner Werkstoffe was responsible for an innovative construction feature: to optimise insulation against vibrations, two floors in the 130-metre high building are completely decoupled, like drawers in a...
Getzner launched its new series of Sylomer® vibration insulation products in mid-September. The materials are an integral part of the Vorarlberg-based company's elastic construction solutions for the rail, construction and industrial sectors. The new series stands out for its increased permanent static load capabilities and improved effectiveness across the board.Getzner Werkstoffe, a...
Hennecke GmbH has always drawn on its vast experience to ensure that there is an optimal solution and great practical advantage for each user and each application, and has now created a new generation of extremely compact metering machines that use well-tested Hennecke technology - the QFOAM series.The first system for mixing components under high pressure was developed up to series production...
Well thought out from three perspectives and implemented in its entirety: Johnson Controls' re3 concept car brings together extraordinary demands on state-of-the-art vehicle interiors in the compact class segment. In the re3 concept, Johnson Controls displays a product package that is not limited to a single vehicle and satisfies current market demands: reduced weight, easy-to-follow...
