Demand for protective coatings in the European Union has been weakened by the downturn in EU manufacturing due to the euro crisis. But there is a protective coatings segment—coatings for oil and gas pipeline—further east in ...
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BASF is optimizing its organizational structure to better serve its customer industries and enhance its operational and technology excellence. The changes reflect the company's "We create chemistry" strategy which outlines how BASF aims ...
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Huntsman Corporation reported third quarter 2012 results with revenues of $2,741 million and adjusted EBITDA of $401 million. Peter R. Huntsman, our President and CEO, commented: "Our third quarter 2012 Adjusted EBITDA of $401 million ...
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BASF opened its first Russian applications technology center for polyurethane systems in Vsevolozhsk, near St. Petersburg. Like the System House in Nishnekamsk, which went into operation in 2000, this site will also be a part of the BASF ...
Tags: BASF, polyurethane systems, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers
BASF India Limited registered sales of Rs 10,066 million for the second quarter ended September 30, 2012 as compared to Rs 9,593 million for the corresponding period of the previous year, representing an increase of 5% on a comparable ...
Tags: BASF India, second quarter, EPS business, Styropor Production
BASF has opened a new polyurethane system house in Tianj, China, which will further expand its global service and production network. The new facility will deliver customized polyurethane solutions to its customers, supported by local ...
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Five years after Huntsman Polyurethanes teamed up with renewable resource-based polyol producer Alberdingk Boley to co-develop polyurethane solutions for the coatings market, the two companies are taking their alliance to a new level by ...
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The global automotive plastics revenue is forecast to grow from US$ 22, 155 mln in 2011 to US$42, 135 mln in 2016 at an estimated CAGR of 13.7% from 2011 to 2016. The consumption of automotive plastics worldwide is expected to increase from ...
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BASF, one of the world's leading chemical companies, will showcase innovative and energy efficient solutions in TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) - Elastollan NEX at Chinaplas (to be held from 18 to 21 April), Asia's number one international ...
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The NPE 2012 exhibition takes place in Orlando, the US, on 1-5 April. Our preview takes a look at a selection of the machinery, materials and service companies that will be exhibiting at the fair. American Kuhne Stand 3551 American Kuhne is ...
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The latest series of standalone machine systems for the manufacture of precision machined seals from SKF, the knowledge engineering company, is providing even faster service in the delivery of customised seals in exceptionally high grade ...
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Coatings technology provides improved corrosion resistance. Painting metal substrates provides an attractive appearance and also imparts corrosion resistance. Painted metal articles, such as railings, mailboxes, athletic stadiums and window ...
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Worldwide chemical company BASF announced on August 29 that it will display polyurethane (PU) solutions for energy and climate protection, mobility, construction and housing at UTECH Asia/PU China 2011 which will be held from September 6-8 ...
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