PA 6.6
Cool and quiet
We sat down with Ascend Performance Materials to learn how the heat resistant and sound insulating properties of PA66 are carving an important niche in the electric vehicles segment. Read more
Circularity in the bag
Solvay’s Technyl4earth embodies the circular economy mission and we wanted to learn how the high-spec material made from car airbags is carving out its key markets. Read more
AKRO-PLASTIC focuses on composites at Fakuma
AKRO-PLASTIC will be presenting the first components made of a new material offering ageing and conditioning at Fakuma. Read more
Konsens
Automotive plastics: When lightweighting isn't the objective
Lightweighting shouldn't be the main reason for switching to plastics in under-the-hood automotive applications - superior performance should come first, says DuPont. Read more
LanXess launches thermostabilisation system for Durethan polyamides
LanXess has made a stabilising system for Durethan PA, providing long-term temperature resistance up to 230°C. Read more
December's most-read headlines
The end of the year can sometimes be called 'the silly season' due to the perceived lack of news - this was hardly the case for European plastics, as the news continued to flow in over the holiday period. Read more
3 Jan 2017 11:08 editor's blog
Solvay launches environmental footprint-shrinking Technyl 4earth
One of the world's performance materials leaders Solvay has chosen K 2016 as the platform to launch Technyl 4earth, a 'breakthrough' PA 6.6 material with environmental advantages. Read more
Velox to offer ‘Leona’ polyamide grades in Europe
Materials distributor Velox has added a new line to its offering from Asahi Kasei Plastics. Leona 90G & 91G Series (polyamide 6/6+6i) resins are based on partially aromatic polyamide copolymers. Read more
UK distribution for Turkish PA 6 and 6.6
UK polymer distributor Longfield Chemicals has signed an exclusive distribution agreement to market the polyamide 6 and 6.6 compounds produced by Turkish compounder, Epsan Plastic. Read more
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