At the Fakuma plastics fair, October 13-17 2015 in Friedrichshafen, Sonderhoff will present the new 3-component Dispensing Cell SMART-L / DM 403. This low pressure mixing and dosing machine, thoroughly modular constructed, is adaptable to ...
Tags: Sonderhoff Chemicals, Thin Layer Degassing, LED-Potting
Today, PolarPro, a manufacturer of professional-grade action camera accessories for the action sports, outdoor and consumer markets, announced the launch of its latest Kickstarter campaign for the PowerGrip H2O, the world’s first ...
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BASF is presenting numerous new solutions for the packaging and furniture industry, automotive and electrical engineering at this year’s Fakuma, the international trade fair for plastics processing, in Friedrichshafen. From October ...
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Huntsman Corporation has announced that its Polyurethanes Division recycled the equivalent of nearly 1 billion 500ml plastic bottles into its TEROL aromatic polyester polyols line in 2014. As part of Huntsman’s commitment to ...
Tags: Huntsman, PET, plastic bottles, polyols
Polyurethane technology is a crucial component in today’s extremely energy-efficient refrigerators, comfortable mattresses and when used as a coating for durable, design-friendly floors. Covestro, formerly Bayer MaterialScience, ...
Emery Oleochemicals LLC has earned the Certified Biobased Product Label granted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), for six products from the company’s EMEROX range of renewable-based polyols. This certification, ...
Tags: USDA, polyols, polyurethane foams
Huntsman Corporation has announced that its Polyurethanes Division introduced TEROL 649 aromatic polyester polyol, a high-functionality aromatic polyester polyol developed for rigid foam systems, particularly spray polyurethane foam (SPF). ...
Tags: Huntsman, polyol, flame retardants
Protective packaging specialist Storopack has introduced a new foam padding system FOAMplus Bagpacker2 for the protection of sensitive goods of any size during shipping. The new FOAMplus Bagpacker2 is an improved version of FOAMplus ...
Flexible packaging and filling systems provider Rapak of North America has launched Strivo, the twist lock bag-in-box connecting system for dispensing liquid foods. The simple connect, twist and firm lock functionality of the new ...
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Temperature controlled packaging supplier Pelican BioThermal, has launched its new single use shipper system Chronos Express. The new product is the latest addition to the range of temperature-controlled packaging services of Pelican ...
Tags: Temperature controlled packaging, insulation materials
Corrugated packaging specialist Interstate Container will present Greencoat pre-print packaging at Pack Expo 2015 in Las Vegas, the US. The 100% recyclable and compostable Greencoat boxes will act as moisture barrier, thereby protecting ...
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Polystyrene trays for meat are officially on their way out, with packaging giant Pact Group now trialling recyclable plastic meat trays in two of New Zealand's largest supermarkets. After two years of product development, Pact Group ...
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Covestro, a global polymer materials supplier, has a new identity. From September 1, 2015, Bayer MaterialScience is operating under the Covestro name. The company is now legally and economically independent, but will remain a 100 percent ...
Tags: Adhesive, polymer materials
Foam product expert The Foam Company is calling for more transparency when it comes to the amount and quality of memory foam used in a mattress. Mike Nash, MD of The Foam Company, says: “With manufacturers competing on price in a ...
Tags: memory foam, mattress
The 2015 Polyurethanes Technical Conference will highlight issues and topics specific to the automotive market at the three-day event this October. Hosted by the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI), the conference is set to take ...
Tags: Polyurethanes, Ford Motor