Explosion-proof PUR molds for thermal insulation in medical and hot water engineering
BBG manufactures an increasing number of explosion-proof molds and support molds for polyurethane foaming. These molds are used when pentane gas is added to the rigid polyurethane foam during processing. Typical applications include the thermal insulation of hot water...Steelpaint’s Combination 500 Passes Landmark FRP Coatings Trial
Steelpaint GmbH has confirmed the successful application and long-term performance of its one-component coating system, Stelpant PU Combination 500, on fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) and glass flake structures. The trial marks the coating’s first larger-scale...Milestone: Over 3 GW of photovoltaic module shipments with frames using Covestro PU composites
Solar modules such as these are being shipped with frames using PU composites. © Covestro Covestro is pleased to announce today that shipments of photovoltaic (PV) modules using frames made with its polyurethane (PU) composites technology have surpassed 3 gigawatts—a...Joint Venture for innovative plastics recycling promotes circular economy in the construction industry
Sika and Sulzer have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture to advance plastics recycling in the construction industry. The aim is to combine the strengths of both companies: Sika’s extensive expertise in polymer applications and...Huntsman extends automotive portfolio with intumescent coating
Huntsman has launched a new intumescent polyurethane coating system developed for automotive applications, which can provide passive fire protection to metal and composite substrates used in electric vehicles (EVs) – without compromising design flexibility. POLYRESYST...Sonnenwagen Æthon – Ready for the Ultimate Challenge Through the Outback
On stage at the unveiling ceremony: The new Sonnenwagen Aethon. © Covestro 5.80 meters long, 1.50 meters wide, 170 kilos heavy, and 3 kilowatt-hours battery capacity Goal: Victory at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge from August 24-31, 2025 in Australia Covestro...World Pultrusion Conference 2026 – Call for Papers
The European Pultrusion Technology Association (EPTA) organizes in cooperation with the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) the 18th World Pultrusion Conference on March 05th-06th, 2026 in Valencia, Spain. The conference is one of the leading...Cannon Viking’s PURFORM technology sets new standards in PU foam block production
Cannon Viking introduces its revolutionary PURFORM and PURFORM Elite machines. These next-generation solutions is available globally since May 20, 2025, representing a transformative leap forward in continuous slabstock production. With their modular and future proof...Evonik transitions PU-additive production to green electricity
Evonik is making further strides in its sustainability journey with the conversion of its remaining PU-additive production assets across the globe to green electricity. The entire Comfort & Insulation business line’s global polyurethane (PU) production footprint...
