Tag Archives: polyurethane

Heraeus Precious Metals partners with Alfred Kochen to expand AGXX technology in paints and coatings segment

(IN BRIEF) Heraeus Precious Metals partners with Alfred Kochen for distribution of AGXX technology in paints and coatings segment. Heraeus’ AGXX technology offers long-lasting protection against bacteria, viruses, biofilm formation and resistant germs. The Hamburg-based trading house will be AGXX’s … Read the full press release

Innovative solutions from BASF for the shoe industry at Simac, the international machinery and technology exhibition for shoes

More energy@work: Light materials with high rebound For extreme conditions: Boots that remain soft at winter temperatures Win-win: High performance solutions are made sustainable Bubble shoe: Creativity in times of lockdown New dimension: Completely 3D printed high heels and climbing … Read the full press release

Pearl Polyurethane Systems, a leading polyurethane systems house in Middle East and Africa, to start offering insulation boards based on the climate-neutral raw material MDI from Covestro

(PRESS RELEASE) LEVERKUSEN, 23-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro AG (ETR: 1COV), a German producer of polyurethane and polycarbonate based raw materials and one of world’s leading polymer companies, has announced that the Pearl Polyurethane Systems, a leading polyurethane systems house … Read the full press release

Pearl Polyurethane Systems, un leader des systèmes de polyuréthane au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique, va commencer à proposer des panneaux isolants basés sur la matière première climatiquement neutre MDI de Covestro

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) LEVERKUSEN, 23-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro AG (ETR : 1COV), un producteur allemand de matières premières à base de polyuréthane et de polycarbonate et l’un des leaders mondiaux des polymères, a annoncé que Pearl Polyurethane Systems, un leader … Read the full press release

Covestro announces its first time participation at the Milan Design Week 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) LEVERKUSEN, 3-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro AG (ETR: 1COV), a German producer of polyurethane and polycarbonate based raw materials and one of world’s leading polymer companies, has announced its first time participation at the Milan Design Week 2022 … Read the full press release

Covestro annuncia la sua prima partecipazione alla Milano Design Week 2022

(COMUNICATO STAMPA) LEVERKUSEN, 3-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro AG (ETR: 1COV), produttore tedesco di poliuretano e policarbonato materie prime e una delle principali aziende di polimeri a livello mondiale, ha annunciato la sua prima partecipazione alla Milano Design Week 2022, … Read the full press release

Circular economy: BASF and NEVEON will work together to recycle used mattresses

First trials on chemical recycling of mattresses successful Mattress take-back pilot as important step towards circular economy (PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 15-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), world’s largest chemical producer, has announced a new partnership with NEVEON, a leading … Read the full press release

UTECH 2021: Series of sustainable product developments and technologies by BASF aim at reducing carbon footprint

New product developments and technological concepts to reduce carbon footprint Energy-efficient and biobased materials for a fossil free future (PRESS RELEASE) LUGWIGSHAFEN, 12-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), world’s largest chemical producer, has announced it will present sustainable product … Read the full press release

Baltimore Innovations at U-Tech 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UK, 26-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Moisture-control experts Baltimore Innovations have just announced their participation at U-Tech 2021 – the leading exhibition for the global polyurethane industry. The show will run from 16th until 18th November 2021, at … Read the full press release

Covestro / Hesse study: Waterborne 2K PU systems based on Bayhydur® quix 306-70 emit up to 25 percent less CO₂ emissions

Bayhydur® quix makes particularly sustainable water-based PU wood coatings possible (PRESS RELEASE) LEVERKUSEN, 27-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro (ETR: 1COV), a German company leader in polymer materials, and Hesse, a coatings manufacturer, have announced a life cycle assessment study focused on … Read the full press release

Nanto Cleantech Inc victorious in BYK-Altana patent opposition lawsuit

Nanto Cleantech prevails in European Patent opposition proceedings against BYK-Chemie GmbH (represented by the Altana IP department), confirming its position in nanoclay applications in paints and coatings (PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, USA, 22-Jul-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Nanto Cleantech Inc., a … Read the full press release

Sika to strengthen its Sealing & Bonding business in Eastern Europe with the buy of Belorussian polyurethane foams producer

(PRESS RELEASE) BAAR, 13-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Sika is expanding its know-how in the production and development of polyurethane foams. The company has just acquired a manufacturer of polyurethane foam systems based in Belarus. The acquired company is called Belineco … Read the full press release

Futuristic urban streetwear featuring smart textiles made with BASF’s Freeflex and Haptex advanced materials at New York Fashion Week

(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, 11-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Fashion label Seven Crash to redefine itself as an innovative brand pushing the boundaries on futuristic workwear and fashion streetwear at New York Fashion Week by experimenting with different fashion styles and cultures through the … Read the full press release

Evonik: EMCO-INORTECH ULC appointed national distributor for the polyurethane Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants and Elastomers (CASE) market in Canada

PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA, 15-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Evonik Corporation has recently appointed Canadian chemical distributor of specialty raw materials, EMCO-INORTECH ULC, to act as its national distributor for the polyurethane Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants and Elastomers (CASE) market in Canada. As … Read the full press release

BASF: New series of systems in the Elastoflex® E product group now allow significant weight reductions and foam densities of around 120g/L

Elastoflex® E produces slim and light components for automobile interiors Thin-Light system wins the SPE Environmental Category Award Global availability with local support Ludwigshafen, Germany, 07-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Automobile manufacturers and processors are always searching for new, cost-effective solutions for … Read the full press release

Evonik to present its latest additive innovations at PU China 2018 from August 1-3 in Shanghai

ESSEN, 30-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Polyurethanes are among the most versatile materials to address sustainability issues across numerous applications. Evonik houses the polyurethane industry’s broadest range of additives including surfactants, catalysts, curatives, performance additives and release agents. These latest additive innovations … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals to invest in a second, independent production line for chlorine and caustic soda at its Rotterdam plant

AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals will upgrade its Rotterdam chlor-alkali plant to strengthen development of the local industrial cluster. The company is preparing to invest in a second, independent production line for chlorine and caustic soda and will also implement a series … Read the full press release

BASF to present at UTECH Europe 2018 international polyurethane trade show in Maastricht, NL, from May 29 to 31

With SLENTITE® into the future: first pilot applications implemented Added value for the automobile: Engine covers made of PU systems for the highest demands Increased sleeping comfort: PU spray gel for mattresses Ludwigshafen, Germany, 28-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — With numerous innovations … Read the full press release