Real-time grade adjustments without interrupting foam block production with the new CANNON Viking LayDown VariMaster
At K 2025, CANNON Viking will display its new LayDown VariMaster system, a patented and unique solution for continuous slabstock foam block production. The LayDown VariMaster technology allows real-time adjustments to foam grades without interrupting production....CIRCULAR FOAM: European research project concludes after four years with groundbreaking results
Rigid polyurethane foams are among the most important materials for thermal insulation in buildings and for insulation in household appliances such as refrigerators. However, at the end of their service life, the only options available to date have been incineration...Covestro and Heraeus Precious Metals collaborate to enable safer, more sustainable antimicrobial textile coatings
Armrest covered with antimicrobial PU coating based on INSQIN® and AGXX technology © Covestro Laboratory tests reveal that AGXX antimicrobial surface technology from Heraeus Precious Metals is fully compatible with Impranil PU dispersions which are part of the...LANXESS: Focus on additives, colorants and pigments
LANXESS will be exhibiting its comprehensive product portfolio for the plastics industry at K 2025 in Duesseldorf. From October 8 to 15, the specialty chemicals company will present diverse polymer additives, colorants and heat stable inorganic pigments for coloring...SMARTFLEX EVO – the smart entry into high-volume comfort foam production with system expertise of the Hennecke GROUP
A new generation makes its debut: With the SMARTFLEX evo, Hennecke presents a consistent further development of its proven plant concept for continuous slabstock foam production. The new system complements the portfolio between the compact JFLEX evo and the...Recycling meets Performance – PU solutions for the Future of Footwear
BASF was presenting new materials, concepts and recycling methods for polyurethanes in footwear at SIMAC Tanning Tech. BASF showcased their unique and integrated toolbox of Elastopan (PU) and thermoplastic polyurethanes Elastollan and Infinergy. Together with partners...Steelpaint Coating delivers BREAKTHROUGH in Wilhelmshaven Dock Gate Renewal
Steelpaint has delivered a decisive breakthrough in the renewal of Wilhelmshaven’s Great Sea Lock, applying corrosion protection to some 26,000m2 of steel on one of the world’s largest sluice gates. At 60m long, 20m high, and with a depth of 10m, the 1700t gate...FEICA Publishes New Market Report on the Adhesives and Sealants Market
FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, has released its latest market report ‘The European Adhesives and Sealants Market 2025-2030’. The comprehensive report, prepared by Smithers on behalf of FEICA, provides essential insights into...PU Chemicals and Products in the Americas 2025
IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the recent publication of the 2025 edition of its report on the markets for Polyurethane Chemicals and Products in the Americas. This new study updates and expands upon the information included in our previous study published in...
