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BASF Develops Expanded Thermoplastic Polyurethane

In plastics research, there are various ways of developing innovative and potentially successful new materials. Additives help to give familiar substances new properties, while mixing polymers can lead to some interesting blends. Sometimes progress comes from using processing techniques that were previously reserved for other materials: when it came to the latest addition to the BASF foam plastics family, the company's technological expertise in particle foams was combined with its experience with thermoplastic polyurethanes.

From BASF Corporation 2 Jul 2013

FKuR Expand Sales and Technical Support for Green PE in USA and Canada

Global biopolymer leader, Braskem, and bioplastics specialist, FKuR, expand their distribution agreement for Green PE.

From FKuR Kunststoff GmbH 1 Jul 2013

BASF’s Specialty Polyamide Helps Design Wästberg’s New Table Lamp

Literally in a new light, the designfabrik® at BASF is presenting its self with its latest project: the Winkel w127, a lamp designed by Dirk Winkel and produced by the renowned Swedish designer lamp manufacturer Wästberg.

From BASF Corporation 1 Jul 2013

US Demand for High Temperature Plastics Forecast to Reach $3.1 Billion in 2017

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: US High-Temperature Plastics Market

From Report Linker 29 Jun 2013

BASF Introduces Blow-Molding Grade of Ultramid Endure Polyamide-Based Injection-Molding Material

In a few months, the strict limits laid down by the Euro 6 exhaust gas standard will become reality. Depending on the kind of vehicle they demand considerable reductions when it comes to the nitrogen oxide and hydrocarbon emissions as well as the soot particles.

From BASF Corporation 28 Jun 2013

Increasing Investments in Automotive Sector may Boost Mexican Engineering Plastics Market

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Analysis of the Engineering Plastics Market in Mexico

From Report Linker 28 Jun 2013

Victrex PEEK Thermoplastic Polymer Qualified by Airbus for Aircraft Part Manufacturing

Victrex, the world’s leading manufacturer of PEEK polymer solutions, announced today that it has successfully secured the qualification of its VICTREX® PEEK 90HMF40 polymer with Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer.

From Victrex plc. 26 Jun 2013

BASF Aims Profitable Growth with Realigned Specialty Plastics Business

BASF aims to continue growing faster than the market with its downstream plastics, as well as large-volume monomers and commodity polymers. By bundling all specialty polymers in the newly created Performance Materials division, the company has further strengthened its focus on the needs of its customers.

From BASF Corporation 26 Jun 2013

Recycled Plastics Help Make Greener Gardens and Lawns

Our lawns and gardens seem to be all about the “green” … We spend a lot of green on our lawns and gardens—over $2 billion a year in Canada. We grow a lot of greens—nearly a third of us grow food in our gardens. And many companies now make outdoor gardening products with recycled plastics—this contributes to sustainability and makes our lawns and gardens a bit greener.

26 Jun 2013

BASF’s New Performance Materials Division Adds Value to the Company

BASF created the new Performance Materials Division in January of 2013. In keeping with differentiation on the basis of business model and customer requirements, units with a customer and industry sector focus are now separated more clearly from units that focus on chemistry and production. The new Division Performance Materials combines as never before in one entity materials know-how and the innovative, customized plastics from BASF.

From BASF Corporation 26 Jun 2013

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