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ST BlowMoulding was established in 1980, and today, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, we are pleased to dedicate a thought to those who took part in its history. It has been 40 years of goals, choices and sometimes daring changes, constant commitment and a lot of satisfaction. One…

Chevron Phillips (CP) Chemical Company, the US petrochemical company jointly owned by Chevron Corporation and Phillips 66, has made a bid to acquire Canada’s Nova Chemicals for more than US$15 billion including debt, according to a Reuters report. The report says that Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co,…

Last year, German chemical company BASF said that it would acquire Brussels-based Solvay’s polyamide business for EUR1.6 billion, subject to approval of the relevant merger control authorities. The deal has now come under the scrutiny of the approval process of the EU Commission, which opened an in-depth probe into the…

In view of the growth from the automotive sector, companies producing engineering resins are also beefing up capacities. Germany’s Domo Engineering Plastics, a business unit of Domo Chemicals, that supplies PA6 and PA66 compounds has grown significantly over the last five years and is now increasing production capacity at its manufacturing…

CPS Performance Materials (CPS), a diversified specialty chemicals manufacturer of performance polymers, fine chemicals, and chemical illumination solutions, has acquired FAR Chemical from Ohio-headquartered private equity firm Edgewater Capital Partners. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. In 2017, equity firm Arsenal Capital Partners created CPS as a new platform focused on…

Renewable materials maker Stora Enso has increased its ownership up to 100% in the Sweden-based Cellutech AB. The company specialises in the development of new materials and applications based on cellulose, micro-fibrillated cellulose (MFC) and other wood-based components The acquisition of Cellutech supports Stora Enso’s vision of replacing fossil-based materials with renewable ones…

The German show held in October, saw 1,900 exhibitors showcasing the latest technologies. The next show will be held in Friedrichshafen from 13-17 October 2020. Material launches Spanish firm Elix Polymers launched the Chemical Compliance (CC) ABS products for applications like toys, cosmetic containers, and food-contact products. The CC line comes with…

To be held from 16-20 October 2018 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, Fakuma will have 1,800 exhibitors showcasing machinery and technology related to injection moulding, extrusion, thermoforming and 3D printing. Organiser PE Schall says the show this year, the 26th edition, is completely sold out. Materials Ascend Performance Materials will showcase a new…

The application of 3D printing in medicine and healthcare is transforming patient care and improving outcomes, says Angelica Buan in this article. The demand to increase patient recovery and decrease downtime is pressing medical device manufacturers to craft cost-effective, innovative products. Customisation of medical devices through 3D printing technology is…

Technological innovation, on one hand, favours the acceleration of modern development as well as changes in various markets, while on the other, is driven by the latter two. Chinaplas, being a prominent platform for innovative technology and communication, is highly responsive to the needs and the trends, and always brings…