Dubai – PU systems house Pearl Polyurethane Systems (Pearl), has opened a major new production facility in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The company says the new facility reinforces its position as the largest supplier of PU formulations in the Middle East and Africa region. The dedicated plant and office will create new jobs in Jeddah, and … Continue reading Dubai’s Pearl opens Saudi Arabian production facility in Jeddah
March 29, 2023
Qazvin, Iran – Scientists in Iran have used a mixture of used cooking oil and plastic waste to create polyols. The team at the Imam Khomeini International University then used these polyols in the manufacture of rigid PU foam. Used cooking oil can be epoxidised, and these epoxides then transformed into biopolyols by reaction with … Continue reading Plastic waste and old cooking oil used to make rigid PU foams
March 29, 2023
California, US – Checkerspot’s Pollinator kit has won the SXSW Award for design. The kit is designed to give individual users such as product developers and artists access to its renewable PU materials. The cast PU system is formulated with the company’s Algal Polyol 001, which is certified biobased by USDA. Any item made solely … Continue reading Checkerspot’s Pollinator algal PU kit wins design award
March 29, 2023
Bogor, Indonesia – Acacia mangium is extensively grown in plantation forests in Indonesia, However, the uses for the bark waste from pulp and paper making are limited, not least because of its black coloration. This bark is a rich source of tannins, and these complex flavonoid compounds might be used as bio-based polyols to make … Continue reading PU from acacia bark waste strengthens ramie fibres
March 29, 2023
Zhuhai, China – Covestro is to build a new thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) production plant in Zhuhai, China. The new site will be the Germany-based company’s largest TPU production site across all of its international facilities. The company says it is making an investment in the “low three-digit million Euro range”, its largest ever investment into … Continue reading Zhuhai to house Covestro’s largest TPU site
March 2, 2023
Leverkusen, Germany – Momentive Performance Materials (Momentive) has invested in a new Pilot Scale Machine for its Leverkusen laboratory. The new equipment will allow Momentive to develop and efficiently test its Niax slabstock PU foams and additives, and prototype products for the bedding, furniture, and automotive industry directly from its laboratory. The Pilot Scale Machine … Continue reading Momentive announces small scale slabstock foam prototyping machine
March 2, 2023
North Carolina, US – Specialty Products and Insulation (SPI), based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has purchased Spray Foam Distributors of New England and Spray Foam Distributors of Boston (Spray Foam). A privately held business, Spray Foam has been in operation in New Hampshire since 2005, and Boston since 2017. The acquisition was completed on December … Continue reading Spray Foam Distributors sold to Specialty Products and Insulation
March 2, 2023
New Delhi – Danish company Hyma is targeting the India as a potential market for its PU foam recycling lines. Hyma’s head of administration, Ann Dybro said that the Indian recycling market is evolving, and it is the right moment to enter this market. Hyma received considerable interest and enquiries for its foam recycling machinery. … Continue reading Indian market a ripe opportunity for PU recycling, says Denmark’s Hyma
March 2, 2023
Turkish PU producer Kimpur has added three new products to its environmentally friendly product range, using 20% bio-based raw materials in sandwich panel systems, and 30% bio-based raw materials in both refrigerator systems and cold room systems. “We have concluded sales agreements worth TRY 27m [€1.3m] for 2023 for our new bio-based polyol-used products. With … Continue reading Kimpur adds Bio-based Polyols to Its Sustainable Products Portfolio
February 1, 2023
Netplast has increased production of its PU foam-based range to meet increased demand. The Kanpur-based company has experienced a surge in orders for PU foam-based fitments and parts from automotive OEMs, who are looking to reduce the weight of the vehicles they produce. Speaking at the Auto Components trades show in New Delhi last week, … Continue reading India’s Netplast Increases Production of PU Foam-based Parts
February 1, 2023
Scientists at the Iligan Institute of Technology’s Centre for Sustainable Polymers have developed a way to make a hydroxyl-rich biopolyol from coconut oil. They believe it should have applications in insulation. Vegetable oils require chemical modification to insert the necessary hydroxyl groups, typically by double bond epoxidation followed by ring opening reactions. While saturated oils … Continue reading Coconut Oil used to Make Rigid PU Foam
February 1, 2023
Mechanical recycling machinery manufacturer Redwave has reported on its progress as part of the Puresmart project (styled PUReSmart), an initiative supported by the EU Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. Puresmart aims to stimulate the development of technology for end of life (EoL) treatments, including both chemical and mechanical recycling techniques. Until recently, discarded mattresses … Continue reading Smart Sorting of End of Life PU to Aid Chemical Recycling
February 1, 2023
In order to address potential health risks associated with the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam in specific CPAP, BiPAP, and mechanical ventilator devices, Philips Respironics, a Philips subsidiary, initiated a voluntary recall notification/field safety notice on June 14, 2021. 5.5 million devices are expected to be repaired or replaced globally by Philips Respironics, and … Continue reading Philips Respironics Update Related to Trilogy 100/200 Repairs
November 30, 2022
An appellate court upheld the decision of the California Department of Toxic Substances Control to classify specific spray foams as a priority product under the state’s “Green Chemistry” programme. Safer Consumer Products laws were established in accordance with the Green Chemistry law in order to detect and control substances of concern that have negative impacts … Continue reading California Spray Foam Insulation Rules Pass Muster, Court Says
November 30, 2022
HIGH POINT- Future Foam, a producer of polyurethane foam used in bedding, furniture, and other applications, is preparing to expand once more at its High Point facility according to the Triad Business Journal,. The new building will increase the complex of the corporation, which was previously enlarged in 2006, by an additional 65,000 square feet. … Continue reading Foam Manufacturer Grows Footprint to Meet Demand
November 30, 2022
Boulies, a UK-based premium office and gaming chair specialist, today announced the debut of its newest collection of ultra-comfortable chairs for both gaming and office use. The new Master Series combines many configurable functions, updated premium materials, and an attractive appearance for a new level of comfort when working, learning, and gaming, making them ideal … Continue reading Boulies Launches its Ultra-Luxurious Master Series of Gaming and Office Chairs in Ultraflex Polyurethane and Water Repellent Fabric Options
November 30, 2022
Harmony Pillow uses memory foam technology to relieve soreness and headaches that people get when sleeping. This cushion is essential since getting a decent sleep could have a considerable influence on mood and attention The Harmony pillow is a next-generation adjustable memory foam pillow created by top specialists to support the neck and head while … Continue reading Harmony Pillow Reviews: Does Harmony Pillow Work? What To Know Before Buying!
November 16, 2022
Huntsman has launched Acoustiflex VEF BIO- a visco-elastic foam containing up to 20% bio-based content derived from vegetable oils for molded acoustic applications in the automotive industry. This new solution can lower the carbon footprint of automotive carpet back-foaming by up to 25% compared with existing Huntsman systems for this application. The technology can also … Continue reading Huntsman Develops Breakthrough Bio-based Polyurethane System
November 16, 2022
The global polyurethane market was recently described as a USD 100 billion opportunity, driven by demand for various applications, including furniture and building insulation. At a Glance: a) The Global Polyurethane market seen as USD 100 billion opportunity b) Initially developed as rubber replacement c) Rising demand aimd newer recycling tech, development of biodegradable polyurethane … Continue reading The Rubber Replacement that Won Over the World: Polyurethane
November 16, 2022
Polyurethane insulation sandwich panels have been revealed as the cost-effective insulation and cladding solution installed on a major vertical farm project in Dubai, paving the way for other vertical farm developments elsewhere in the Middle East. As the next megatrend in the field of agribusiness and nutrition, vertical farming is a space-saving, sustainable and efficient … Continue reading Polyurethane Insulation Panels Revealed as Megatrend Enabler for World’s Largest Vertical Farm
November 16, 2022
The numbers can perhaps be best described as astronomical. After just six years of the nation’s first statewide mattress recycling program, more than 1 million mattresses and box springs have been recycled in Connecticut. The impact has been tangible – resulting in the diversion of more than 18,000 tons of steel, foam, fibers and wood … Continue reading One Million Mattresses Recycled in Connecticut First-in-the-Nation Program
December 12, 2021
Materials supplier Covestro and Eco-mobilier, a nonprofit group that organizes collection and recycling services for used furniture and mattresses, have joined forces in an effort to further develop waste markets for polyurethane foam. The two signed a collaboration agreement designed to form the basis for a long-term partnership aimed at generating value from discarded upholstered … Continue reading Covestro teams with French nonprofit on PU furniture foam recycling
December 12, 2021
The Middle East and North Africa’s leading system house, Pearl Polyurethane Systems, has reinforced its commitment to accelerating diversity and gender equality at the company and recently recruited two female experts in their respective fields. Independently-owned since mid-2021, the company has rapidly introduced a range of new, industry-leading programmes including an R&D initiative – the … Continue reading Pearl Polyurethane announces new appointments
December 12, 2021
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS put a new production line for the manufacture of water-based compounds into operation in Nantong, China. The business belongs to the Urethane Systems (URE) business unit which is also producing polyurethane dispersions, an important ingredient of the compounds. Under the Pellart brand these products are used in many functional coatings applications … Continue reading LANXESS launches new production line for water-based compounds in China
December 5, 2021
Nexeo Plastics, a leading global thermoplastics resin distributor, has agreed to partner with Wanhua Chemical Group, a global leader in the production and marketing of polyurethanes and petrochemicals, to distribute Wanhua’s TPU polyester, polyether, polycaprolactone, polycarbonate and aliphatic TPUs Wanthane® brand across Benelux, UK, Ireland and Spain*. “We are delighted to establish a strategic partnership … Continue reading Nexeo Plastics and Wanhua Chemical Group Announce Collaboration in Benelux, UK, Ireland and Spain
December 5, 2021
Employees’ safety footwear have come a great distance for the reason that days picket clogs had been used. For employees throughout quite a few industries – be it automotive, logistics, manufacturing, meals, health care and so forth – safety toe footwear have transitioned from heavy pure supplies to extra light-weight, but strong, synthetics. They’ve additionally … Continue reading Climbing New Heights in Material Innovation for Safety Footwear
December 5, 2021
Months after Philips began replacing potentially toxic polyester-based polyurethane (PER-PUR) foam in its recalled CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator machines, the FDA flagged another safety issue with the replacement foam. In September 2021, Philips began replacing foam in about 15 million devices that it originally recalled in June 2021. The PE-PUR foam in recalled devices could … Continue reading New Foam in Recalled Philips CPAP Machines May Still Pose Safety Risk
November 28, 2021
Every year the world produces 14 million tons of—non-biodegradable—polystyrene foam. The general-purpose plastic is hard, brittle, and cheap. And it forms everything from packing peanuts to disposable cutlery to insulation. Now, researchers at Georg August University in Germany say they may have a tasty, environmentally friendly alternative to consider: popcorn foam. DesignTAXI first reported on … Continue reading Popcorn Foam Is A Renewable Alternative To Polystyrene
November 28, 2021
Covestro is leading an EU-wide project to research chemical recycling for polyurethane (PU) foams, the German chemicals major said on Monday. The Circular Foam project involves 22 partners from nine EU countries. Covestro said the research, if successfully applied in a wide industrial scale, could achieve savings of 1m tonnes/year of waste and 2.9m tonnes/year … Continue reading Germany’s Covestro heads EU project to research recycling of PU foams
November 28, 2021
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced that its recently launched NORYL™ AP2001G aromatic polyol can significantly improve the performance of hot cast polyurethanes (PUs) based on methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMG). By boosting the hardness, toughness and stiffness properties of cast PU by double digits, NORYL AP2001G … Continue reading SABIC’S New NORYL™ Polyol Improves Performance of MDI-BDO Cast Polyurethanes and Offers Alternative to TDI-MOCA Cured Systems
November 22, 2021
Synthesia Technology Europe are excited to announce the appointment of SWIS Distribution as our new exclusive distributor of polyurethane spray foams, acrylic and polyurea coatings for the UK market. The appointment is effective from 1 September 2021. Synthesia has been active in the spray foam market in Europe for over 45 years and is today … Continue reading SWIS Distribution, New Distributer of Synthesia Technology Products
November 22, 2021
A team of researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany has used carbon dioxide and recycled material to make polyurethane in a more sustainable way. The new process also avoids the use of toxic materials known as isocyanates, enabling safer production and biocompatibility. Polyurethane is used as foam for mattresses, as packaging, elastic material for … Continue reading Carbon dioxide used in sustainable polyurethane production
November 22, 2021
Adient, the automotive seating systems major, says it has achieved a sustainability milestone by integrating recycled carbon from mobility waste into seating systems. With polyol from development partner Dow, as an intermediate product which is partly based on recycled chemicals, the solution proposes the re-integration of waste products into polyurethane foams. A well-known OEM has … Continue reading Adient cuts C02 footprint with industry first PU foam solution
November 10, 2021
Shree Malani Foams Pvt Ltd has made an investment of Rs 60 crore towards the new unit and the company is looking at aggressive geographical expansion into West Bengal and North East India in the next two years. Shree Malani Foams Pvt Ltd, a leading mattress and PU foam brand with a 3-decade legacy from … Continue reading Shree Malani Foams Pvt Ltd to Double its Operational Capacity with Greenfield Manufacturing Unit in Odisha
November 10, 2021
Sleemon, the biggest supplier of mattresses for IKEA and 5-star hotels in the Asia-Pacific region, is making inroads into the US market by launching the Sleemon UltrCool™ Mattress Topper on Amazon on 8th November 2021. This offering features Sleemon’s up-to-date and advanced innovation, UltrCool™ Technology, a high-performance fabric that dries faster than any other mattress, … Continue reading Leading Mattress Brand, Sleemon, Forays into the US Market, Set to Launch UltrCool™ Mattress Topper
November 10, 2021
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, extends the distribution agreement with Evonik for their Dynasylan product line to 16 countries in Eastern Europe. Effective immediately, Brenntag will additionally distribute the Silane products in Poland, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Albania, Estonia, Latvia, … Continue reading Brenntag expands distribution agreement with Evonik
November 3, 2021
PPG announced the launch of its comprehensive PPG LineGuard series of coatings and application services to help automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEM), tier suppliers and industrial customers dramatically reduce the time, cost, risk and environmental impact associated with cleaning and maintaining paint shop equipment. Featuring a variety of technologies ideally suited to the paint shop … Continue reading PPG introduces PPG LineGuard coatings for cleaning, maintenance of paint shop equipment
November 3, 2021
Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, has started production at a new manufacturing facility located at its site in Ningbo, China, to meet increasing demand in the Asia region for polymers used in the packaging, paints and coatings, and construction end-markets. The facility, which began development in 2020, has an annual capacity of 35,000 tons … Continue reading Nouryon starts production at new facility
November 3, 2021
The decorative coatings market is projected to grow from USD 71.3 billion in 2021 to USD 91.6 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2021 and 2026. Environment-friendly characteristics, durability, and better aesthetic appearance drive consumption of decorative coatings in various applications. Regulatory policies have a significant impact on the paints & coatings … Continue reading The worldwide decorative coatings industry is expected to reach $91.6 billion by 2026
November 3, 2021
UK-based Clover Chemicals invests in a Dantex PicoColour UV inkjet digital label press. The Dantex UV inkjet digital press replaces two existing digital presses, purchased by Clover Chemicals in 2012. ‘As an all in one system, the PicoColour is perfect for our in-house needs,’ commented Clover Chemicals’ Andy Hilditch. ‘As the UV ink is scratch … Continue reading Clover Chemicals makes an investment in Dantex PicoColour press
November 3, 2021
The National Hockey League (NHL) and The Chemours Company, a global chemistry company with leading positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & SpecialiSed Solutions, Advanced Performance Materials and Chemical Solutions, announced today their multiyear renewal of a partnership that started in 2018 and continues to provide education, technical support, innovation and sustainable solutions with Opteon™ refrigerants … Continue reading Chemours renews its refrigerant partnership with NHL
October 26, 2021
Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, today unveiled a brand-new paint scheme for Hendrick Motorsports’ iconic No. 24 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE that spotlights Axalta’s newest acquisition, U-POL, and its RAPTOR brand. William Byron will race the eye-catching design – featuring a rugged charcoal base with striking, bright green accents – … Continue reading Axalta unveils fresh paint scheme for Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 24 car
October 25, 2021
A sustainable, fast-cure, corrosion-resistant primer for the agriculture, construction, and earthmoving equipment markets Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, today announced the launch of Imron Industrial high-performance urethane (HPU) direct-to-metal (DTM) primer, an innovative primer to support the agriculture, construction, and earthmoving equipment (ACE) market segments. The new technology increases spraying … Continue reading Axalta expands Imron industrial portfolio with a new high-performance urethane DTM primer
October 20, 2021
S7 Technics, Russia’s leading aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service provider, announces the launch of the production of polyurethane foam cushions for aircraft seats (seats, backrests and headrests). The first production of its kind in the country will allow customers – airlines and aircraft seat manufacturers from Russia and eventually, from other regions – … Continue reading S7 Technics launches production of polyurethane foam cushions for aircraft seats
October 19, 2021
Welspun India and DuPont Biomaterials launched a new home textile collection, including bath towels and bedsheets, made with bio-based materials. The collection was developed to meet a growing demand for home textile products that not only bring desired performance but also are sustainable. The collaboration brings together cotton and DuPont™ Sorona® fibers to create home … Continue reading Welspun India collaborates with DuPont Biomaterials to launch sustainable home textile range
October 17, 2021
Tosoh Bioscience LLC, a leading supplier of separation and purification products and technologies to the life sciences industry, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Semba Biosciences, a privately held Wisconsin company. Semba Biosciences is a leading innovator in the field of multi-column chromatography (MCC) instrumentation and technology for downstream purification of biologics. … Continue reading Tosoh Bioscience completes acquisition of Semba Biosciences
October 14, 2021
KPX Chemical, a leading polyols producer for polyurethanes in Korea, and Huntsman Corporation, a world-leading MDI-based polyurethanes and specialty chemical manufacturer, announced the establishment of a joint venture named KPX HUNTSMAN POLYURETHANES AUTOMOTIVE CO., LTD. (KHPUA). The joint venture will create and provide innovative polyurethane system solutions to Korean automakers from a specialty polyurethanes manufacturing … Continue reading KPX Chemical and Huntsman form joint venture in Korea
October 14, 2021
Materials manufacturer Covestro and the environmental service provider Interseroh, a company of ALBA Group, intend to cooperate in the field of innovative recycling of plastic waste. This includes resistant plastic products made from Covestro materials, such as polyurethanes and polycarbonates. Therefore, the two partners have recently signed a memorandum of understanding. For this reason, Interseroh … Continue reading Covestro and Interseroh to jointly establish value-adding cycles
October 13, 2021
DuPont Mobility & Materials (DuPont) announced that its BETATECH thermal interface material (TIM) has been specified by Renault for supply to its Maubeuge and Douai production facilities in northern France. Delivery of BETATECH™ TIM for production of electric vehicles (EVs) began earlier this year. In EVs, higher-energy-density batteries, smaller more powerful e-motors and ultra-fast charging … Continue reading DuPont to supply BETATECH™ thermal interface material to Renault EV production plants in France
September 28, 2021
The largest polyurethane system house across the Middle East and Africa, Pearl Polyurethane Systems, has appointed three industry experts to positions of non-executive director. Consistent with the business direction to enhance governance, diversity of management skill, leadership and industry experience, Oliver Bruns, Michael Friede and Wilhelm Lamberts will be joining Pearl Polyurethane at board level … Continue reading Pearl Polyurethane appoints international industry experts to the board to drive growth into new sectors
September 27, 2021
This lounge located inside the Lotte World Tower introduces the company’s future growth vision and eco-friendly products with the concept of ‘benefiting the world through the power of chemistry.’ The lounge follows the three themes: ‘Specialty’, ‘Future Growth’, and ‘Eco-friendly’ to meet global trends in the chemical materials industry. According to the Lotte Chemical official: … Continue reading Lotte Chemical reopens showroom ‘Chemi Lounge’
September 13, 2021
Sumitomo Chemical has decided to construct a pilot facility for chemical recycling of acrylic resin (PMMA, poly-methyl-methacrylate) at its Ehime Works in Niihama City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The new facility is scheduled to begin pilot tests in the fall of 2022 and to start providing samples in 2023. In parallel with this project, the Company … Continue reading Sumitomo Chemical to construct chemical recycling pilot facility for acrylic resin to reduce the impact on the environment
September 7, 2021
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, introduced the company’s first automotive grades containing mechanically recycled content within the company’s TRUCIRCLE portfolio of circular solutions and services. The new resins are SABIC T2E-3320EH PP compound, a high-flow, low-emission, talc-filled polypropylene (PP); XENOY™ T2NX2500UV resin, an unfilled, UV-stabilized blend of polycarbonate (PC) and polyethylene terephthalate … Continue reading SABIC launches recycled automotive grades under TRUCIRCLE portfolio of circular solutions
September 6, 2021
Pearl Polyurethane, the leading system house covering the Middle East and North Africa, has appointed a new CEO as part of an ambitious growth plan to double the size of the Dubai-headquartered company and expand internationally over the coming five years. Former Bayer executive, Martin Kruczinna, who took up the CEO’s role in February 2021, … Continue reading Dubai to develop as international polyurethane innovation hub: Martin Kruczinna, CEO, Pearl Polyurethane Systems
September 1, 2021
Fosroc, a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals, has recently taken a significant step toward sustainability by launching its new e-brochure ‘Sustainable Solutions.’ It outlines the brand’s green initiatives as well as its commitment to remaining responsible, targeted, and focussed on every decision, action, and outcome. Fosroc’s core values and ISO14001 accreditation ensure that the company … Continue reading Fosroc releases its new ‘Sustainable Solutions’ e-brochure
August 31, 2021
Middle East Foam and Polyurethane Expo is the Region’s only dedicated technical Foam and Polyurethane exhibition and conference organised by Media Fusion and Crain Global Polymer Group, the organisers of PU China, UTECH Asia, UTECH Europe, UTECH Las Americas and MEFPU 2022. The UTECH brand of trade shows has established itself as the leading exhibition … Continue reading Welcome Al Muadalah Chemicals as the Lanyard & Badge Sponsor of MEFPU!
August 31, 2021
BASF has introduced a new grade of its established Ultradur polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), which enables more attractive branding on metallic lamp bezel surfaces of automotive headlamps. The new grade was developed to meet the growing demand by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for an improved brand image of headlamps. While Ultradur is already widely used for … Continue reading Why BASF’s new grade of Ultradur is a boon for the automotive headlamps?
August 26, 2021
Anderson Development Company (ADC) is awarded a Platinum rating for their 2021 assessment by EcoVadis, an independent 3rd party organisation and the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. This rating from EcoVadis covers a broad range of non-financial management systems, including environmental, labour & human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement impacts. EcoVadis rates … Continue reading Chemical manufacturer Anderson Development Company receives a Platinum rating by EcoVadis
August 22, 2021
Huntsman Corporation, a global chemical company announced that its board of directors has declared a $0.1875 per share cash dividend on its common stock. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2021, to stockholders of record as of September 15, 2021. Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and speciality … Continue reading Huntsman declares a common dividend for the third quarter of 2021
August 11, 2021
The Munich-based chemical company, WACKER’s EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation) for the second quarter of 2021 was €326.6 million, more than quadruple the number for the same quarter last year (€105.4 million). This strong increase was due chiefly to substantial year-over-year growth in both volumes and prices of solar-grade polysilicon. Higher volumes … Continue reading WACKER grows sales and earnings significantly in Q2 2021 due to strong customer demand
August 10, 2021
Polypropylene foam market size to reach $2.07 billion by 2028, and register a revenue CAGR of 6.0% over the forecast period; rising awareness regarding environmental degradation and need for more eco-friendly materials are some key factors driving revenue growth of the polypropylene foam market, says Reports and Data. Rapid global polypropylene foam market revenue growth … Continue reading The market for polypropylene foam is expected to reach $2.07 billion by 2028
August 8, 2021
The Swiss Sika AG announced that it is further expanding its production capacity in the United Arab Emirates with the commissioning of a new manufacturing facility in Dubai. In addition to concrete admixtures, epoxy resins are now being produced locally for the target market flooring. According to the company, the site in Dubai was established … Continue reading Sika: Expansion of production facilities in Dubai
November 26, 2020
Image Source: https://www.utech-polyurethane.com/ Mearthane Products has bought Polyurethane Molding Industries. This is its fifth acquisition in the past three years. Terms of the transaction, which was announced on 26 February, were not disclosed. PMI is based in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. It specialises in PU RIM and custom part finishing services. Typical products are used for … Continue reading Mearthane makes fifth deal in three years
November 26, 2020
Specialty plastics extruder Pexco has acquired Exlon Extrusion. Exlon specialises in high-performance polymer products, including polyurethane pneumatic tubing and recoil hose products. ‘The acquisition of Exlon further expands our capabilities and technical expertise in the world of high-performance polymers,’ said Pexco’s CEO, Sam Patel. ‘The addition of Exlon’s personnel, equipment and relationships will provide valuable … Continue reading Pexco expands with acquisition of Exlon Extrusion
November 26, 2020
Image Source: https://www.rubbernews.com/acquisition/recticel-buys-foampartner Recticel is to purchase FoamPartner from its Swiss owner Conzzeta, in a deal set to close in the first quarter of 2021. Conzzeta put FoamPartner up for sale in December 2019. No explicit price for the deal was given, but Recticel said tat the business has an enterprise value of EUR270m. EUR20m … Continue reading Recticel buys FoamPartner
November 26, 2020
LoreChem will be the representative for rubber and polyurethane release agents from Acmos in mainland China. Acmos Chemie KG has announced a distribution partnership with the Shanghai LoreChem Company. LoreChem will be the representative for rubber and polyurethane release agents from Acmos in mainland China. The company is a speciality chemicals distributor with branches in … Continue reading Acmos: Distribution partnership with LoreChem in China
October 19, 2020
The Vita Group and Dow jointly announced a new collaboration for the production of flexible polyurethane foams made with Renuva polyols. The Vita Group and Dow jointly announced a new collaboration for the production of flexible polyurethane foams made with Renuva polyols – raw materials created from recycled mattress content. The Renuva mattress recycling programme … Continue reading Dow: The Vita Group joins the Renuva mattress recycling programme
October 19, 2020
The CAE tool also calculates component concepts based on elastomers, especially Elastollan, BASF’s thermoplastic polyurethane. BASF announced that it has expanded the application range of its simulation tool Ultrasim. As of now, the CAE tool also calculates component concepts based on elastomers, especially Elastollan, BASF’s thermoplastic polyurethane. According to the company, the simulation covers the … Continue reading Simulation for thermoplastic polyurethanes
October 19, 2020
Fire-Retardant PU Foam is an effective product to combat fires. It has excellent bonding strength and offers fire safety and insulation. The number of residential fires in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to reduce significantly following the approval of a landmark resolution to have all residential homeowners install fire detectors devices and subscribe … Continue reading PU Foam as a fire safety product
October 19, 2020