October 21st, 2024, Cannon Group announced the acquisition of Polytec EMC Engineering, based in Marchtrenk, Austria, from PUR Holding, as part of its strategic strengthening of Cannon Afros in the PUR-based elastomer business. The deal enriches Cannon Afros’ current...
BASF launches a new ether-based thermoplastic polyurethane: Elastollan 1400. The new TPU series provides exceptional hydrolysis and microbe resistance and combines stable processing behavior with good compression set properties. The material delivers outstanding burst...
Leading manufacturer of high performance polyurea-based coatings and waterproofing solutions, Dubai-based DELTA Coatings International has appointed Nilesh Panchal as its new Head of Research and Development. With over 13 years’ work experience at German conglomerate,...
Foam Expo Europe, the largest international trade fair and conference dedicated to the technical foam manufacturing supply chain, is set to return bigger and better than ever this winter. Taking place 3 – 5 December 2024 at the Messe Stuttgart, this year’s event...
LANXESS signed a contract to sell its Urethane Systems business to Japanese UBE Corporation. The enterprise value amounts to €460 million with expected proceeds of around €500 million. With this transaction LANXESS exits the last remaining polymer business. The...
In today’s rapidly evolving market, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Our Market Report 2023-2028 is designed to equip managers, regulatory officers, R&D teams and sales professionals with the insights they need to foresee opportunities for strategic...
1st of October 2024, Covestro AG signed an Investment Agreement with certain entities of the ADNOC Group, including ADNOC International Limited (“ADNOC International”) and its subsidiary, ADNOC International Germany Holding AG (“Bidder”). The agreement stipulates,...
KRÜSS contact angle measuring instruments use a new dosing system to measure the retraction behavior of dosed drops in a matter of seconds. The method complements conventional contact angle methods and expands the application possibilities of wetting measurement for...
As a renowned Tier 1 supplier, it is always important to keep your finger on the technological pulse. REHAU Automotive has invested in a complete ColorForm system from KraussMaffei at its plant in Feuchtwangen, demonstrating what the car front ends of the future could...
Polyurethane elastomers: versatile, durable, excellent for any number of applications, from auto parts to industrial machinery and consumer goods. Their unique properties — high abrasion resistance, flexibility, and chemical stability — mean they perform reliably and...
