Huntsman helps RÄDER-VOGEL develop new generation of anti-static wheels
Elastomers experts at Huntsman have been working closely with the team at wheel and castor manufacturer RÄDER-VOGEL to develop a new generation of polyurethane-based, anti-static PEVOTEC wheels. The wheels – which are available now and utilize Huntsman’s...Global Overview of the Thermoplastic Polyurethane Market
IAL Consultants has recently published the ninth edition of its popular report entitled Global Overview of the Thermoplastic Polyurethane Market. This new study examines the national, regional and global markets for thermoplastic polyurethanes for 2024 and builds up...Polyurethane with Shape Memory: From Foil to Foam
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP have developed a foil that changes into polyurethane foam (PU foam) when heated – entirely without health risks. The foil allows for isocyanate-free foaming, thus improving workplace safety....Huntsman Polyurethanes Secures ISCC+ Certification for TPU Production Sites
Huntsman announced that its Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) manufacturing sites in Jinshan, China, and Osnabrück, Germany, have successfully secured ISCC+ Certification – the globally recognized standard for sustainability and traceability in supply chains. This...New Innovative Technology for Producing VIP Panels from Foam Recycling with Insulating Capacities Much Higher than the Original Foams
Summary The R&D team for Cannon Afros has studied and developed a new type of VIP panel, based solely on waste or end-of-life rigid foam powders, with insulating capacities 2 to 5 times better than the original foams. This demonstrates that thermoset foams, which...Nordmann and Huber Advanced Materials Renew Distribution Partnership
As of January 2025, Nordmann is once again the distribution partner for Huber Advanced Materials’ halogen-free flame retardants and smoke suppressants for elastomer and rubber applications in France, Germany, Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic. “Huber...Cellasto strengthens its position in India by taking steps for capacity enhancement
BASF India Limited has broken ground on a new plant to increase the production capacity of its Cellasto® microcellular polyurethane (MCU) in Dahej, India. Under BASF’s new “Winning Ways” strategy, the plant will be constructed with state-of-the-art...ENGEL and CANNON:Strategic Partnership for the Advancement of PUR Flooding
ENGEL and CANNON have entered a strategic partnership. The aim of this cooperation between two strong partners is to further develop innovative technologies for PUR flooding and enable industrial applications with even higher quality and efficiency. Marco Volpato...A Legacy of Innovation: Vulkollan® Celebrates 75 Years
Vulkollan® in a packaging machine: cellular wheel for transporting sensitive items. © Covestro It is a long-time favorite and an innovative material for a sustainable future: 75 years ago to the month, in February 1950, Vulkollan was invented, a versatile evergreen...
