Rubber
Zeon introduces new Zetpol EP polymers

Zeon has expanded its portfolio with the new HNBR product line Zetpol EP.

Thermoplastic Elastomers
Cradle-to-cradle certification for Arnitel Eco

The Arnitel Eco family has been awarded a cradle-to-cradle certification by the sustainable design firm, McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC). The partly ...

Rubber
Perfluoroelastomer parts for sealing plasma etch and deposition processes

DuPont has launched Kalrez 9300 and 9500 perfluoroelastomer parts for sealing remote and in situ plasma etch processes as well as for demanding deposition ...

Rubber
Bridgestone develops non-pneumatic concept tyre

Bridgestone has developed a non-pneumatic (airless) concept tyre that could prove to be a viable and more environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional ...

Rubber
Tire Technology announces winners of International Awards for Innovation and Excellence 2012

The fourth Tire Technology International Awards for Innovation and Excellence ceremony took place in Cologne, Germany, on Wednesday, 15 February. The awards are ...

Rubber
Kraiburg Rubber Suzhou invests in latest straining and pelletising equipment

To fulfil the increasing requirements regarding ultra-clean compounds Kraiburg Rubber Suzhou (KRS) has invested in a new extruder line.

Polyurethanes
Lightweight and rigid designs with polyurethane

PU materials for lightweight yet rigid designs are the focal point of Bayer MaterialScience’s exhibit at stand P 14 at the JEC Europe 2012. One current example ...

Polyurethanes
Cannon at JEC Europe 2012

The Cannon Group will exhibit at JEC Europe, held from 27 – 29 March 2012 in Paris, France, at stand H70. New developments in the fields of composites, PU, and ...

Polyurethanes
Corium successful with PUR-CSM technology from Hennecke

Corium is the first Canadian company using PUR-CSM technology from Hennecke in the manufacture of end products for the automotive, outdoor, and maritime industries.

Rubber Thermoplastic Elastomers
Kraton FG1901 for coating application successfully passes demanding test series

Kraton said it has tested the performance properties of an industrial coatings starting point formulation made with Kraton FG1901 using ASTM standards. The ...

Polyurethanes
Albemarle improves liquid aromatic diamine curative

Albemarle Corporation announced that it has reduced the odour of its Ethacure 300 liquid aromatic diamine curative used in both hot and room-temperature ...