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AutoRIM, a polyurethane machinery maker, has developed a tongue and groove SIP system. Keep on reading: AutoRim develops SIP system
View ArticleFree: Urethanes machinery sector optimism down slightly
The polyurethane machinery sector in 2016 was slightly less optimistic than it was in 2015, according to data filed by respondentsKeep on reading: Urethanes machinery sector optimism down slightly
View ArticleFree: Groundbreaking at Evonik’s specialty silicones facility in China
Evonik has started the construction of a production facility for organically modified specialty silicones in Shanghai.Keep on reading: Groundbreaking at Evonik’s specialty silicones facility in China
View ArticleFree: FoamPartner sales lower in 2015
The division of Swiss Holding Conzetta that includes foam systems and manufacturer FoamPartner generated sales of CHF 204.5m in 2015.Keep on reading: FoamPartner sales lower in 2015
View ArticleFree: Invista set to expand European production
Invista is increasing its capacity for Terate and Terrin polyols manufacturing in the Netherlands after capital investment. Keep on reading: Invista set to expand European production
View ArticlePaid: Heze Haipu Appliances inaugurates 0.5m unit/year refrigerator project
Heze Haipu Appliances held a start-up ceremony earlier in March for its 500,000 unit/year refrigeratorKeep on reading: Heze Haipu Appliances inaugurates 0.5m unit/year refrigerator project
View ArticlePaid: Shell and CNOOC jv sets 600kT/year polyols target
Shell and CNOOC's 50:50 jv is going ahead with to produce an additional 600kT/year polyols within two years, according to a joint statement by the companies.Keep on reading: Shell and CNOOC jv sets...
View ArticleFree: Nike footwear sales hike 11% in Q3 2016
Nike’s Q3 footwear sales were $5.07bn – up 11% on Q3 2015, according to the company's latest financial report.Keep on reading: Nike footwear sales hike 11% in Q3 2016
View ArticleFree: MEGlobal announces monoethylene facility plan for Dow’s Freeport site
MEGlobal – a subsidiary of UAE-based EQUATE Petrochemical Company - is constructing a monoethylene glycol (MEG) facility at Dow Chemical’s Oyster Creek site in Freeport, Texas due on stream in...
View ArticleFree: UK Foam Flammability standard change unlikely
Plans to change BS 5852, the UK foam flammability standard, look dead, according to a source close to the matter.Keep on reading: UK Foam Flammability standard change unlikely
View ArticlePaid: Wanhua reports a sharp decline in annual net profit
Wanhua Chemical saw its 2015 net profit fall by 33% to CNY 1.6bn ($246m), on a 12% fall in revenue to CNY 19.5bn, according to its annual report published in early March.Keep on reading: Wanhua reports...
View ArticleFree: Arsenal buys US foamers, builds Elite
Arsenal Capital Partners has made three more polyurethane foam acquisitions and will combine them into a single business.Keep on reading: Arsenal buys US foamers, builds Elite
View ArticlePaid: HK Sinomax has tough 2015
Sinomax Group saw its US sales drop by 14% last year to HKD1.1bn ($142m) with a rise in export volumeKeep on reading: HK Sinomax has tough 2015
View ArticleFree: UK foam industry welcomes prospect of UK fire standard status quo
The UK flexible foam industry has reacted positively, to suggestions that there may be no change to the UK's furniture fire regulations.Keep on reading: UK foam industry welcomes prospect of UK fire...
View ArticleFree: Dmitriev heads Nappan
Alexander Dmitriev has been appointed president of Nappan, a Russian trade association for PU sandwich panel makers, machinery and materials suppliers.Keep on reading: Dmitriev heads Nappan
View ArticleFree: Grammer sales up but profits down
Auto interior and commercial seating supplier Grammer reported a sales increase of 4.4% to EUR1.4 bn in 2015, its fifth consecutive record annual revenues.Keep on reading: Grammer sales up but profits...
View ArticleFree: Global water shortage solution uses innovative TPU zip
A thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) designed and made by an Italian firm was used to make the zip for a transportable water bag that can hold 2m litres of water.Keep on reading: Global water shortage...
View ArticleFree: Saip and panel association collaboration
The European Association for Panels and Profiles (PPA-Europe) has announced plans to establish a working group with new member Saip.Keep on reading: Saip and panel association collaboration
View ArticleFree: Mattress Recycling Council launches $750,000 scheme
The Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) has launched a programme designed to mitigate the cost of collecting illegally dumped mattresses in California.Keep on reading: Mattress Recycling Council launches...
View ArticleFree: Revvo launch range of twin-wheel castors using polyurethane
Revvo Caster Company has introduced a new range of twin-wheel casters with polyurethane tyres.Keep on reading: Revvo launch range of twin-wheel castors using polyurethane
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