According to a new report published by Transparency Market Research "Unsaturated Polyester Resin Market By Product Segment (DCPD, Orthopthalic, Isopthalic and Others) For Pipes and Tanks, Building and Construction, Electrical, Marine, Transport, Artificial Stones and Other End-user Segments: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends And Forecast, 2013 - 2019", the global demand for unsaturated polyester resin was valued at USD 6.54 billion in 2012 and is expected to reach USD 10.48 billion in 2019, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% between 2013 and 2019. In terms of volume, the demand was 4,305.6 kilo tons in 2012.
Starfire Systems, Inc., a leader in the field of Polymer-to-Ceramic™ technology, is pleased to announce the development of a new and novel family of inorganic oxide forming polymers. These SOL-GEL based materials are designed to form metallic-oxide ceramics composites and oxidation protective coatings for metals.
PCC (Plastics Color Corporation), a leading supplier of color concentrates, compounds, custom-functional masterbatches and other polymer technologies, has announced plans to significantly expand production capacity at its Calumet City, Illinois manufacturing facility. The expansion will add 40,000 square feet to the building and a minimum of one multi-function production line.
The global bioplastic industry is expected to witness significant growth and reach an estimated $7.02 billion by 2018. The major forces that are driving bioplastic market are high consumer acceptance, danger posed by climate change, increasing price of fossil materials, and dependence on fossil resources.
Victrex plc, whose Polymer Solutions division is a specialized manufacturer of PAEK (polyaryletherketone) polymers, has achieved the No.15 position in a survey of the most admired 250 companies in the UK.
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Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2013 Report on the Worldwide Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Copolymer (ABS) Market - Outlook and Forecast up to 2017" report to their offering.
Today Berry Plastics Group, Inc. announced that its acquisition of the controlling interest of Qingdao P&B Co., Ltd (P&B) has been approved by the competent approval authority in China. Pending registration with the local company registry, which is expected to be completed by February 2014, Berry Plastics will own 75 percent of P&B, with a minority ownership position retained by Peter Song, who is the original founder of P&B and the current General Manager of the business. Song will remain in the same position going forward.
BASF is investing around €7 million to expand and optimize the resin production at its Münster site. Resin is an important intermediate for the production of all paint materials. The capacity expansion supports the company’s plans for growth.
INVISTA, one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers and owner of the LYCRA® brand, and Lenzing, a leading producer of man-made cellulosics like rayon, modal, and lyocell, are working together to bring improved aesthetic performance to stretch fabrics. By combining INVISTA’s patented LYCRA® dualFX® fabric technology with LENZING’s TENCEL® fiber, the two companies are delivering a unique solution to the industry: cellulosic denim fabrics with significantly improved shape retention.
Michelman will introduce new fiber sizings that comply with the European Plastic Implementing Measure (EC/10/2011) at the JEC Europe Composites show taking place March 11-13, 2014 in Paris, France.
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