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Huntsman develops UV-protected TPU grades

Huntsman has developed two UV-protected grades of thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) for use in offshore, oil and gas, and mining wire and cable applications.

Clariant’s Exolit OP 560 confirmed as safer flame retardant for PU foam

Clariant has announced good news for the upholstery industry and other sectors looking for safer, environmentally more compatible flame retardants that meet internationally accepted flammability standards [3] for flexible polyurethane foam.

Chromaflo launches new inhibitor and thickener dispersions at Composites Europe 2014

Chromaflo Technologies, a global supplier of pigment and chemical dispersions for the thermoset and coating industries, announced the release of new thickening pastes and an inhibitor for the thermoset market in the EMEA region.

Mennekes chooses Irogran for electric car cable caps

The German manufacturer of industrial plugs and sockets Mennekes is using an Irogran TPU from Huntsman to improve the longevity of cables and connectors used to charge electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Frimo at Composites Europe 2014

From 7 – 9 October 2014, Frimo – together with cooperation partner Schuler – will be presenting a broad spectrum of manufacturing solutions as part of Composites Europe 2014 in Düsseldorf, Germany. In hall 8b, stand A45, Frimo will be showcasing for professional visitors its expertise ranging from the processing of thermoplastic organo sheets to RTM (epoxy or PU) through to natural fibre PP applications.

Dow oil recovery technology recognised with 2014 Polyurethane Innovation Award

Dow and Preferred Sands, LLC., were recognised with the 2014 Polyurethane Innovation Award at the annual Center for Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) conference in Dallas, TX, USA. Presented by CPI of the American Chemistry Council, this recognition represents the importance of collaboration to develop new technologies to help solve real-world challenges.

Cannon exhibits at Composites Europe 2014

The ninth edition of Composites Europe – trade fair and forum for composites, technology and applications – will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 7 – 9 October 2014. The trade show has already been booked by 440 exhibitors and the attendance is expected in the area of 11,000 visitors.

JSC Panex starts producing sandwich panels with Saip Contitech technology showcased in Cedepa

JSC Panex, one of the leading industrial construction companies in Georgia, has chosen Saip for the supply of a full line for the continuous production of wall and roof sandwich panels. The project involves a Georgian financial found interested in the growing building and construction sector, where the request of energy-efficient construction materials is increasing.

Chromaflo offers six new colourants for in-plant tinting

Chromaflo Technologies, a global suppliers of colourant systems, chemical and pigment dispersions, has introduced six new economical colourants for in-plant tinting systems.

TPUs for wire jacketing and cable accessory applications

Thermoplastic polyurethane experts from Huntsman are getting ready to exhibit at Wire China from 24 – 27 September 2014 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) and create new connections across the Asian wire and cable industry.

Cannon exhibits at the CPI 2014 Polyurethanes Technical Conference

The 2014 edition of the North American event for polyurethanes professionals – CPI Polyurethanes Technical Conference – takes place this year in Dallas, TX, USA, from 22 – 24 September 2014. Cannon USA, manufacturers of polyurethane metering and mixing equipment in the USA since 1977, is present again at this important event.

PU materials – Efficiently filling in the gaps for sustainable buildings

Sustainable building design and construction requires insulation that fills unwanted gaps – helping improve energy efficiency. In residential homes, homeowners could save up to 20 % on monthly energy bills by adding insulation and sealing air leaks, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Program estimates.

Sustainable leather management

Lanxess has recently showcased its new technologies for a future-oriented leather production at the All China Leather Exhibition 2014 in Shanghai, China. The company presented sustainable solutions, which enable economic interest, ecological soundness and consumer benefits.

Washable memory foam pillows

One of the fastest growing products in consumer markets is memory foam bedding, especially pillows. Memory foam pillows cradle and support the head and neck, and many people attribute a better night’s sleep to the polyurethane-based pillows. This is especially true for individuals with back and neck problems. Unfortunately, the tiny, porous memory foam cells hold water long after a pillow is removed from the washing machine and hung to dry.

VersaFlex introduces 100 % pure polyurea vehicle protection/truck bedliner coating

VersaFlex Incorporated has launched Roughguard XT, a high performing vehicle protection coating/bed liner system. Roughguard XT is a field proven “industrial grade” 100 % pure polyurea system, “Engineered for the Vehicle Protection Market,” according to Rudi Rennert, West Coast Sales Representative for VersaFlex.

Solutions for mass manufacturing lightweight fibre-reinforced components

KraussMaffei will present its range of solutions for manufacturing fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) components at the Composites Europe trade show, from 7 – 9 October 2014 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Sonderhoff to present new Smart dispensing cell at Fakuma 2014

At the Fakuma trade fair from 14. – 18. October 2014 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, Sonderhoff Engineering will present the new Smart – DM 402 dispensing cell for gasketing, glueing and potting. According to the manufacturer, the dispensing cell has a new, more compact and fully modular design and is equipped with new built-in safety technology. With the help of standardised modules, the dispensing cell may now be adapted to different production concepts in a more flexible way.