Hallstar, a specialty chemical company servicing both the industrial and beauty markets, has agreed to acquire LANXESS’ ester manufacturing facility in Greensboro, NC.
Read MoreApollo Tires has introduced specific tires for electric vehicles (EVs) for both, passenger vehicles and two-wheelers. Apollo Amperion range of tires for the PV segment, whereas Apollo WAV range for the two-wheelers, were launched for the Indian market.
Read MoreThe Tess Award is presented annually by the Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering in recognition of outstanding contributions to coatings science, engineering and technology. It is funded by a grant to the Division from Dr. and Mrs. Roy W. Tess. The purpose of the award is to encourage interest and progress in coatings science technology and engineering and to recognize significant contributions to the field.
Read MoreThe haulage industry is facing greater cost pressures than ever before. Highly efficient fleet management is therefore essential for logistics companies to be successful in an extremely competitive marketplace. Continental is introducing its upgraded ContiConnect tire management solution to serve its customers better with a comprehensive tire asset management offering. This system provides made-to-measure tools designed to make fleet management efficient, convenient, sustainable and future-focused. Continental will provide both a Standard package for tire pressure and temperature measurement and, at a later date, an Advanced version capable of capturing a range of additional data such as tread depth and tire condition.
Read MoreBASF reported sales growth of 16.3 percent to €23.0 billion and EBIT before special items of €2.3 billion on the level of prior-year quarter along with net income of €2.1 billion up 26.3 percent over prior-year quarter. Cash flows from operating activities of €1.2 billion below prior-year quarter (Q2 2021: €2.5 billion).
Read MoreCariflex Pte. Ltd. (Cariflex), broke ground at a 6.1 hectares site in Jurong Island, Singapore. Cariflex will be constructing the world’s largest and Singapore’s first polyisoprene latex plant on this site. Driven by a strong commitment to better serve its global customers in medical and consumer products, this investment represents the largest capacity expansion in Cariflex’s existing accomplishments.
Read MoreCovestro broke ground on two new plants in Shanghai to meet the rising demand for polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) and elastomers. These new facilities, which represent a combined investment of a mid-double-digit million-euro amount, will be located within the Covestro Integrated Site Shanghai
Read MoreWacker Chemie AG is preparing to build a new silicone production complex at its Charleston site in the US state of Tennessee. The Munich-based chemical group has already started a feasibility study. In a first step, it is planned to build production plants for high-consistency silicone rubber and silicone sealants, used, for example, in construction applications. In addition, plants are to be built for the manufacture of intermediates
Read MoreBirla Carbon has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind carbon black virtual showroom that provides a Virtual Reality experience, showcasing the value and diverse usage of carbon black through the lens of a Virtual Car.
Read MoreThe global isoprene rubber latex market is anticipated to expand at 8.1% CAGR over the forecast period between 2021 and 2031, finds Future Market Insights (FMI) in a recent analysis. Increasing demand of medical gloves and condoms will continue driving the isoprene rubber latex sales. Growing utilization in medical and consumer goods industry will create conducive environment for the growth of the market in the coming years.
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