The Evolution of Custom-Made High-Pressure Mixing Heads for the Most Demanding Polyurethane Manufacturing Applications
Authors: Andrea Bartolini (Cannon USA), Giorgio Molteni (Cannon Italy) Polyurethane dosing equipment manufacturers face more and more stringent requirements in the contemporary marketplace, due to the fast progress on the chemistry side and increasingly sophisticated...AVK Innovation Award 2025 – Submissions now open
The AVK is looking for the best innovations in the field of fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) / compositesThe German Federation of Reinforced Plastics (AVK) is inviting submissions for the AVK Innovation Award 2025 in fibre-reinforced plastics / composites, covering the...Dr. Yun Chen Appointed New Head of European Sites
Leadership change in Europe: Effective February 1, 2025, Dr. Yun Chen will take over the leadership of European production for Covestro’s Performance Materials (PM) Business Entity. In this position, he succeeds Dr. Daniel Koch, who is leaving the company at the...Covestro partners with logistics expert DB Cargo BTT for more sustainable chemicals transport to Poland
Covestro collaborates with logistics expert DB Cargo BTT for a more efficient and sustainable transport of chemicals to and within Poland. In particular the transport of methylene diphenyl isocyanate (MDI), a chemical raw material used in a variety of polyurethane...Strength in Bonds: New Ceresana Study on the European Market for Adhesives
Adhesives should be safe, non-toxic, and easy to recycle: The industry is under considerable pressure to use environmentally friendly joining processes – whether packaging or construction materials, vehicle parts, shoes, or smartphones need to be joined. Ceresana has...ECHA raises environmental concerns over certain aromatic brominated flame retardants
The European Chemicals Agency’s (ECHA) investigation found that use of non-polymeric aromatic brominated flame-retardant additives pollutes the environment due to their persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity. These substances are released to the environment...Surge in Demand for Lagoon Projects
Vital Role of Aliphatic Polyurea-based Protective Linings Highlighted The global trend of developers building residential communities centred around man-made tropical lagoons is booming in recent years, especially in landlocked greenfield sites seeking to create...OQ Chemicals Sells Dutch Esters Plant to Perstorp Group
OQ Chemicals has sold its Dutch esters plant in Amsterdam to Perstorp Group as part of a strategic realignment to optimize operational efficiency and drive growth in core business areas. OQ Chemicals will continue to serve and further grow its...Protection against vibrations and noise in urban areas
Getzner Werkstoffe is presenting sustainably produced and effective sound and vibration protection solutions to construction planners and urban developers at the BAU Munich 2025 trade fair. In addition to the material Relomer, which is based on recycled polyurethane,...Covestro to invest in Pilot Plant for Recycling of Elastomers
Covestro, a world-leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials, is announcing plans to build a pilot plant for recycling of elastomers. The investment in the double-digit million euro range is used to fund the development and construction project of the...
