LANXESS raises prices for Trimethylolpropane
LANXESS is raising its prices for Trimethylolpropane with immediate effect. The increase amounts to an average of 20 percent and applies worldwide. This decision reflects the ongoing, cumulative cost increases. These include significantly higher energy costs and...LANXESS raises prices for Hexanediol
LANXESS is raising its prices for 1,6-Hexanediol with immediate effect. The increase amounts to an average of 20 percent and applies worldwide. This decision reflects the ongoing, cumulative cost increases. These include significantly higher energy costs and higher...The European Composites Market in 2025 – Market developments, trends, challenges, and outlook
Downward trend in composites production in Europe slows / Positive forecast and rising demand The challenges for the European composites industry remain: Even in 2025, the fundamental negative trend has not been halted. The causes are continuing macroeconomic weakness...BASF introduces BDO, THF, PolyTHF and NMP product variants with reduced product carbon footprint (rPCF)
BASF’s Intermediates division has introduced new product variants with a reduced product carbon footprint (rPCF) for butanediol (BDO), tetrahydrofuran (THF), polytetrahydrofuran (PolyTHF), and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) produced at its Verbund site in Ludwigshafen,...Kimpur Strengthens Its Presence in the ANZ Region
Kimpur has signed a distribution agreement with Bisley & Company Pty Ltd to strengthen its operations in the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region in line with its global growth strategy. Exporting to more than 60 countries across five continents, Kimpur aims to...Lubrizol and Bjørn Thorsen Expand Distribution Partnership to Germany and Hungary
Lubrizol has announced that Bjørn Thorsen A/S has expanded its distributorship for Lubrizol’s industrial thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) resins in Germany and Hungary. Bjørn Thorsen, a well-established distributor of Lubrizol TPU in Nordics, Baltics, UK and Ireland,...Hennecke at JEC World 2026: Scalable Technologies for Global Composite Applications
From March 10 to 12, 2026, Hennecke will present its latest innovations at JEC World in Paris, located in Hall 5, Booth G103. The international flagship trade show for composite materials provides the perfect platform for Hennecke to showcase clearly defined...CANNON’s revolutionary NEXUS composite mold heating system
CANNON’s revolutionary NEXUS composite mold heating system saves up to 70% energy compared to standard heating practices, and drastically reduces heat ramp-up time by 80% At JEC World 2026, CANNON introduces the all-new NEXUS system, comprised of a composite mold,...The Material Effect – in Autonomous Public Transportation
UE | STUDIOS has officially unveiled the “Self-driving Urban E-Shuttle” (SUE) – a fully autonomous, electric minibus designed to redefine the future of public transportation. The vehicle combines cutting-edge technology with sustainable materials such as...
