EU Commission approvesformation of joint venture Styrolution
- BASF and INEOS Industries to combine their global styrenics businesses
- Joint venture to be a leader in the global styrenics market
- Remedy relates to ABS production site in Spain
for phenol-free thermal receipt paper with Pergafast® 201
BASF provides a sustainable solution for Bisphenol A- and phenol-free thermal papers.
Every thermal paper contains a color developer as a key component in a chemical system designed to produce an image or record upon the application of heat. For many years Bisphenol A (BPA) was widely used as a color developer ..
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Crash mats with a core of Neopolen® E provide greater safety on ski slopes and downhill runs this winter season. These mats made by the Austrian company Berger contain a specially-designed Neopolen E hollow chamber system.
Tinuvin® 1600 is a novel UV absorber which provides extremely long-lasting UV protection to
high-performance thermoplastics.
Download the BASF's 3rd Quarter Report 2011 from the Internet at the following link on October 27, 2011
Photovoltaic double-glazing module with plastic pan made of Ultramid. At the Intersolar trade fair, SCHOTT Solar and BASF are presenting a new roof-integrated photovoltaic concept based on the SCHOTT ADVANCE Series. The concept employs only two parts: a specially developed, multi-functional pan made from the BASF resin Ultramid® B High Speed and a frameless double-glazed module from SCHOTT.
Grade Ultramid TOP 4000 in production at Mercedes.
The current T-model in the E-Class from Mercedes has a fuel filler flap made of
the new Ultramid® TOP 4000 from BASF.
Packaging is becoming lighter, less bulky and more resilient. As new technologies and new designs are developed, less and less material is needed for the same effect and purpose. The light weighting of packaging is helping to cut down on the waste of raw materials, reduce the weight to be transported and decrease CO2 emissions.
BASF establishes multimaterial lightweight composites team for development cooperation with the automotive industry.
In mid-2011 BASF has established a lightweight composites team.
The group focuses on the development of marketable materials and technologies that are suitable for manufacturing high-performance fiber-reinforced parts for automotive applications.
Proud Distributors of Granzplast PVC Compounds in South Africa.
CHC Resources - CHC Polymerworld now distributors of a broad range of Granzplast PVC Compounds in South Africa for both flexible injection moulding & rigid Injection Moulding applications and flexible & rigid Extrusion applications.
“The K-show was very positive for BOY. According to Klaus Geimer, BOY’s Director of Sales & Marketing, “the number of visitors to our booth, the positive meetings and the resulting quotes and orders exceeded our high expectations. Visitors were clearly impressed with our booth design and product presentation”.
Engineering plastics: specialties for various sectors / First all-plastic wheel rim suitable for high-volume production / Special show: High-performance materials for medical applications / Cooperation with machine manufacturer Arburg to improve flow and energy efficiency / Styrolution with wind-powered turbine made from Luran S / Polyurethanes and masterbatch preparations.
· Jointly developed smart forvision concept vehicle has world premiere at the 2011 International Motor Show in Frankfurt ·
- Continuous expansion of market leadership - Tailor-made PU Solutions for customers in the Arabian Peninsula - Joint-venture with strong regional partner Kanoo On April 6, 2011, BASF opened its new Polyurethane (PU) Solutions System House in Dubai with an official ceremony. Long version of press release :
- 2011 is the International Year of Chemistry of which BASF is a global sponsor.
- BASF introduces learners to the importance of water resources.
Special membranes are needed wherever materials have to be separated from one another in a particularly gentle way, i.e. without the application of heat or chemicals. With thousands of tiny pores, they cleanse drinking water of bacteria or facilitate the concentration of juices. In dialysis, the special filters free human blood from toxins.
- Strengthening BASF’s presence in South Africa
- Supporting the growing regional coating and construction industry
- New plant will be operational in 2012
BASF sponsors the University of Pretoria’s Science Centre, Sci-Enza, to encourage South Africa’s youth to follow science-related careers.
Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 20, 2011 – Fascinating close-up views and animated graphics, extraordinary perspectives, and interesting information – these features distinguish two new BASF films on wind energy. They highlight the opportunities, benefits and challenges of wind power as one of the major climate-friendly sources of energy for the future.
BASF Polyurethanes’ Pure Polyurea spray-on coating emanating from the leaders in Polyurea from Europe has recently become available in South Africa.
Strong impulses for further growth of the plastics and rubber industries: exceptionally strong willingness to invest among the over 220,000 trade visitors
BASF will be exhibiting JOIN cutlery made of Ultramid® A3EG6 FC plastic, a food contact-approved special polyamide. This high-quality plastic design cutlery is the creation of the design studio ding3000 in Hanover: It also serves as brain-teaser, conversation piece and table decoration.
Plastics and rubber stand for endless new applications with the power to inspire and fascinate. Most recently, the fact that plastics are exceptionally energy-efficient has been assuming an ever-more prominent role. Plastics are the key to resource-conserving technologies characterised by low materials consumption.
The new division at Future Packaging & Machinery will be headed up by Bryan Jansen. Please view the products we are now keeping in stock...
The recent three-day afrimold Exhibition at the Sandton Convention Centre achieved a distinguished debut in South Africa.
Nampak have decided to close their Redibox division, which previously looked after all their various products in smaller quantities.
They have agreed that Premier Packaging (Pty)Ltd. would in future look after all their existing accounts...
New additive reduces scratch & scuff marks
on the surface of PET bottles. Croda Polymer Additives has announced the launch of a new PET slip concentrate
under their Atmer™ tradename.
GWP Plastics based in Sebenza, plastic extruders of flexible, clear and
coloured PVC, LDPE, HDPE and PP tubing and profiles used in a wide variety
of applications, including bakkie windows, shower doors, windows and sliding
Technimac (Pty)Ltd are the agents for NGR Recycling Machinery in Southern
Africa. NGR
are the world’s second largest manufacturer of plastic recycling machines...
Flex Tools offering Precision Tool and Die Making, Injection Moulding, blow Moulding are manufacturing a new range of PVC and Polyprop Ointment Jars in the following sizes :
50g, 100g, 150g, 200g. These plastic jars are available in clear, white and opaque with screw caps in various colors.
MBSA is proud to announce the appointment of Ané
de Heus as the new Technical Manager at MBSA. With over 13 years experience
and in-depth knowledge of the plastics industry, Ané will be a
valuable addition to the company and its customers.
Qualified with a B.Sc degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry and a B.Sc Hons
in Polymer Science as well as various diplomas and courses, Ané
is well suited to further MBSA’s advances in technical processes
and products.
PMS
Plastics announce -
BOY Germany have launched a smaller compact machine for precision Moulding
The above slogan best describes the new BOY XS injection moulding machine
with a clamping force of 100 kN. BOY, the specialist for injection moulding
machines with clamping forces below 1,000 kN, completes the lower range
of its product line with the BOY XS.
As from the 1st May 2009, our name will be changing to SUPERIOR BLADE
AND GRINDING SERVICES AND INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS as we are now stocking a
huge variety of Industrial
Products, Tooling & Consumables. Visit our website for more information!
De Sa Industries (Pty)Ltd - toolmakers and injection moulders of a wide variety of plastic products
have increased their production capacity
by adding two 600 Ton injection moulding machines and one 750 Ton injection
moulding machine, allowing for moulding of larger plastic products.
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