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Covestro has officially opened its newly shaped technical center for high performance polyurethane elastomers of the Vulkollan® range. Equipped with the latest generation and dedicated equipment for the processing of Desmodur® 15 based elastomers, this technical center in Leverkusen aims at enabling the development of new Vulkollan® based solutions as part of Covestro’s Solutions & Specialties segment. It is the perfect set-up for its experts to develop, test, prototype and customize customer solutions.

With $12.4 million in cash and cash equivalents, $50.5 million in undrawn availability under its credit facilities, $200 million in inventories for delivery to customers, and a net debt to TTM EBITDA ratio of 2.17x, AirBoss enters the remainder of 2021 in strong financial condition.

WACKER acquires a 60 percent stake in specialty silane manufacturer SICO Performance Material Co., Ltd, Jining (China). WACKER and SICO signed a corresponding agreement today. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2022 after the necessary regulatory and antitrust approvals have been granted.

The mixing plant entails an investment of USD 25 million by GRI. Featuring a special design, the plant is being built using steel and reaches a height of 100 ft. The plant will have six mixing lines, and so far, two lines are completed and operational. “We have introduced a state-of-the-art production system to this plant with high-tech machinery from Germany that will be used for mixing and milling. Furthermore, we are also using a fully automated powder feeding system for Carbon Black, so that no dust particles are released into the atmosphere. It is a programmed and automated system that is fully sealed and is the first of its kind in Sri Lanka,” explained Mr. Caldera

Supported by accelerating demand for innovative, high-performance materials, in an environment marked by strong inflation of raw materials and supply chain disruptions that are weighing on organic growth, Group EBITDA rose by a significant 54.4% year-on-year, and is well above the pre-Covid level of 2019. This performance reflects in particular the evolution in the Group’s profile towards Specialty Materials and its unique positioning to provide technological solutions that address the major challenges linked to sustainable development

Alpha Technologies has released a new technology that solidifies their instrument’s reputation as the most versatile in the market. By extending their industry-leading Premier® RPA to include Sub-Zero Technology Alpha Technologies is giving tire manufacturers a more efficient, accurate way to perform compound testing throughout a wide range of conditions including sub-ambient temperatures.

BKT is starting a new sporting adventure by becoming Official Off-Highway Tire Supplier for Rugby World Cup France 2023. It is one of the most prestigious tournaments for this sport and will celebrate its tenth edition. On September 8, 2023, at the Stade de France, the Cup will start with the match between France, the hosts, and New Zealand.

J.M. Huber Corporation and SolAmerica Energy announced the completion of a 1.8 megawatt (DC), ground-mounted solar array located at the Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) Fire Retardant Additives Marblehead facility in Quincy, Illinois. The plant is now receiving more than 60% of its power from the array during daylight hours. This effort is part of the state-administered Illinois Shines incentive program supporting the development of new solar energy generation throughout the state.

Globally, an estimated one billion tires reach the end of their useful lives every year. ELT and their materials are an inexpensive, yet valuable, resource for the circular economy that can be used in a variety of applications. Successful ELT management systems foster the circular-use of ELTs and contribute to avoid the unregulated dumping of tires.