Spanish TPU specialist Merquinsa has launched a new TPU range at Chinaplas 2009: Pearlthane Maxi.

ExxonMobil Chemical has introduced a new Santoprene grade that is said to provide a unique “comfort touch” and very good surface qualities for automotive interiors while offering significant cost reduction opportunities.

Kraton Polymers LLC has announced the opening of its new Innovation Center in Houston, TX, USA.

PolyOne Corporation will transition to the PlanetPak packaging system as the standard container for colour and additive concentrates in North America.

Silicone valve manufacturer LMS Inc. has added an electric injection moulding machine to help boost its growing thermoplastic components business.

Sarlink has announced that it has significantly improved and expanded its 6100 series of TPV products.

Ford has selected Arnitel TPC from DSM Engineering Plastics for the production of vacuum brake tubes for its recently launched new Fiesta. Ford already uses the material in similar applications in a number of its models: Mondeo, S-Max, C-Max, Galaxy and Focus.

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The Estane Engineered Polymers business of Lubrizol has announced the reactivation of Pellethane 2102 TPU.

Kraton Polymers LLC, a global producer of engineered polymers, announced a general price increase across all markets and end uses, for its SBS, SEBS, OE SBS, and OE SEBS polymers and compounds.