‘Beyond Leather Materials’ develops new, >85% bio-based leather alternative made with apple waste using PU dispersions from Covestro
Danish company ‘Beyond Leather Materials’ collaborated with German materials manufacturer Covestro to develop a protective coating based on INSQIN® technology for Beyond Leather Materials’ LEAP®. LEAP® is an innovative leather alternative made using apple waste...“Make the Move” to new processing technology, lighter soles and circular solutions for footwear
BASF presented new concepts and recycling methods for polyurethanes at Simac Tanning Tech in Milan, Italy. Under the motto ‘Make the Move’, BASF showcased materials and technologies designed to create shoes that are lighter, more comfortable and incredibly durable....Karlsson Appointed as President Industrial EMEA Trelleborg Sealing Solutions
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions appoints Jonas Karlsson as Business Unit President for Industrial Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The new role recognizes increased business activity in the region and oversees many of the sectors served by Trelleborg Sealing...BASF drives forward structural adjustments at the Ludwigshafen site and closes production plants for adipic acid, CDon and CPon
Measures aim to improve profitability of the Ludwigshafen site Closures to be implemented in 2025; affected employees will be supported in finding new employment opportunities BASF will end the production of adipic acid, cyclododecanone (CDon) and cyclopentanone...Huntsman launches AVALON GECKO TPU – engineered for ultimate grip in footwear
Huntsman has developed a new range of innovative, high-performing thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) materials for the footwear industry that offer game-changing possibilities for soling applications. The new AVALON GECKO TPU portfolio offers a series of products that...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...Covestro LLC and Carlisle Construction Materials Lead the Way in Sustainable Construction Using Bio-Circular Attributed Materials
Buildings and the built environment account for nearly 40% of energy use in the U.S. Architects, builders and building owners know that energy efficiency is a critical component of a sustainable future. To that end, Covestro and Carlisle Construction Materials...Foam Expo Europe 2024
Europe’s Largest Free Trade Fair and Conference for Technical Foam Products and Manufacturing Location: Messe Stuttgart (Hall 1), Germany Dates: 3 – 5 December 2024 Unlock a year’s worth of business opportunities at Europe’s largest free trade fair and...Revolutionizing polyurethane manufacturing with Cannon OptiWise
In the dynamic world of polyurethane manufacturing, precision and efficiency are paramount. Since 2022, Cannon has set a new standard with OptiWise, an innovative predictive maintenance system integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and IoT capabilities. This...
