Ascend Performance Materials Press Kit K 2013

AscendAt K 2013, Ascend Performance Materials Inc., a leading producer of PA66 resin and chemical intermediates, will present its portfolio of Vydyne® PA66 products poised for launch into the automotive, cable tie, electrical and electronics, consumer and industrial, and compounding markets.

DSM DYNEEMA ANNOUNCES PRICE INCREASE FOR ALL FIBER AND UNI-DIRECTIONAL PRODUCT LINES

DyneemaThe Netherlands, 16 October 2013 - DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials and high performance fibers, has informed its customers this week of a global price increase of 5% for all DSM Dyneema fiber and uni-directional (UD) product lines.

Pallmann presenta Karakal para el reciclado y reconversión de los residuos de caucho en polvo fino

Pallmann presenta Karakal para el reciclado y reconversión de los residuos de caucho en polvo fino. (Foto: PALLMANN Grupo, PLMPR025)Zweibrücken, Alemania (16 de octubre de 2013) – Un nuevo sistema de molienda de Pallmann permite reciclar con eficiencia energética residuos de caucho vulcanizados, convirtiéndolos otra vez en polvo fino para su reutilización directa en la transformación del caucho. Pallmann, uno de los mayores desarrolladores, productores y proveedores de tecnología de reducción de tamaño del mundo, presenta una máquina nueva llamada Karakal en su stand de la K 2013.

Milliken and RPC promote the many benefits of PP for packaging applications

Milliken’s Millad® NX™ 8000 clarifier delivers a unique combination of physical properties, high clarity, cost efficiency and sustainability benefits, helping to make Clear PP the material of choice for various RPC Group thermoformed, blow molded and thin walled injection molded food-related applications.
(Photos Milliken, MKPR099, Copyright© 2013 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved)Ghent, Belgium - RPC Group, one of the world's leading suppliers of rigid plastics packaging, is choosing Clear PP for certain of its products to help it achieve both the high clarity packaging desired by consumers and the highest sustainability targets.

AVERY DENNISON “WRAP LIKE A KING” CHALLENGE WINNER ANNOUNCED

Avery DennisonMentor, Ohio, October 15, 2013 – Avery Dennison announced today that “Brand New Mercedes Benz SLS63 AMG Wrapped by DBX in Ultra Matte Red Avery Dennison® Supreme Wrapping Film” by Ara Hakobyan from Diamond Black Exteriors, won the grand prize in the “Wrap Like a King” Challenge featuring Avery Dennison® Supreme Wrapping Films.

Polyscope founder and board member receives major SPE accolade

Uwe Wascher honored by Society of Plastics Engineers' European Automotive Division with lifetime achievement award. (Photo Polyscope, PSPR012)Uwe Wascher, one of the co-founders of Polyscope, is to be honored by the Society of Plastics Engineers' European Automotive Division with its lifetime achievement award. The award will be formally handed over by SPE representatives on Monday 21 October at 14.00 hrs on the Polyscope booth in Hall 5/stand E08 at K 2013.

Clariant Divests Detergents & Intermediates Business to International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG)

ClariantMuttenz, October 15, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has signed an agreement to divest its Detergents & Intermediates business to International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG). The total consideration of the sale amounts to CHF 58 million, out of which 20 million will be in cash at closing. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.

Corbion Purac at K 2013: partnering for PLA bioplastics growth

Corbion Purac will be exhibiting at the K trade fair in Dusseldorf under the theme ‘partnering for bioplastics growth’. Corbion Purac has teamed up with esteemed partners in a number of industries, including packaging, automotive, home interiors and sporting goods, and will be showcasing the resulting applications in Hall 5, stand B22.
(Photos: Corbion, PR008)Corbion Purac will be exhibiting at the K trade fair in Dusseldorf under the theme 'partnering for bioplastics growth'. Corbion Purac has teamed up with esteemed partners in a number of industries, including packaging, automotive, home interiors and sporting goods, and will be showcasing the resulting applications in Hall 5, stand B22.