Bäumer: Endless cutting of long blocks
The German company Albrecht Bäumer GmbH & Co. KG used the Digital Foam Summit last November to present an innovation in the long-splitting sector. According to the company, at the…
BASF: Final phase of MDI expansion at Geismar Verbund site confirmed
BASF announced that it is moving forward with the final phase of the expansion project for the methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) plant at its Verbund site in Geismar, Louisiana, USA.…
Evonik: Substitution of up to 40 % natural gas at its German sites
Evonik announced that it is making energy supply at its German sites significantly less dependent on natural gas. According to the company, substitution with alternative energy sources can replace up…
Huntsman: Agreement to sell Textile Effects division
On 9 August 2022, Huntsman Corporation announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Textile Effects division to Archroma, a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners. The total…
MarketsandMarkets: PU foam market worth USD 61.5 billion by 2026
According to the new market research report from MarketsandMarkets "Polyurethane Foam Market by Type (Rigid Foam, Flexible Foam, Spray Foam), End-use Industry (Building & Construction, Bedding & Furniture, Automotive, Electronics,…
Recticel: Update on the Group’s financial reporting 2022
In anticipation of the publication of its first half-year 2022 results scheduled for 26 August 2022, Recticel announced that for the fiscal year 2022 its Engineered Foams segment will be…
Azelis: Expansion of CASE offering with Imerys Performance Minerals
Azelis has announced their new distribution agreement with Imerys Performance Minerals (PARP). Imerys’ portfolio of mineral fillers for the CASE segment is now available to Azelis customers across Turkey, Lebanon,…
FSK, Zelu Chemie:-Workshop: Discovering the world of polyurethanes – „Polyurethane for beginners“ at Zelu Chemie GmbH
The German industry association Fachverband Schaumkunststoffe und Polyurethane e.V. (FSK), together with its association member - Zelu Chemie GmbH - is organizing a practice-oriented workshop with insights into the world…
Dopag: New entry model for dynamic mixing
With the dynamicLine from Dopag, PU foam gaskets (FIPFG) for control cabinet doors, for automotive components or for the lightning industry can be produced automatically. Now the company is taking…
Arkema: Acquisition of Permoseal finalised
On 1 July 2022, Arkema finalized the acquisition of Permoseal. The South African company is an expert in the field of adhesive solutions for DIY, packaging and construction. Permoseal’s brands…