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BASF in talks to acquire CognisAccording to a German newspaper, BASF has agreed in principle with the owners of Cognis AG on a takeover of the German manufacturer of additives. |
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Industry
KraussMaffei to manufacture pumps in-houseKraussMaffei has improved the pumps it uses in its polyurethane metering systems. They are now more fitted for their specific job than other pumps on the market, says the company. What’s more, KraussMaffei is now making these pumps itself. Customers profit from the longer service lives of the company-made pumps. Pump maintenance and spare parts supply are now fast and uncomplicated, with pumps available immediately from the company's factory. |
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Industry
BASF to increase prices for butanediol and derivatives in EuropeWith immediate effect, or as existing contracts permit, BASF SE will increase its European selling prices for the following products: |
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Personnel
Kurt Bock appointed new Chairman of BASF’s Board of Executive DirectorsThe Supervisory Board of BASF SE has appointed Dr. Kurt Bock, 51, to succeed Dr. Jürgen Hambrecht as Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF. Dr. Martin Brudermüller, 49, will become Vice Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors. Both appointments will take effect following the end of the Annual Meeting on 6 May 2011. |
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Industry
Huntsman to increase MDI and MDI-based systems prices in EuropeThe Polyurethanes division of Huntsman Corporation will increase the price of all MDI products and MDI-based systems by a further EUR 200 per tonne in the European region, effective 1 July 2010 latest or as contracts allow. |
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Industry
Investments for PU projects in the Huludao Hi-tech Zone exceed RMB 10 billionAccording to a report by the China International Investment Promotion Platform (CIIPP), investment injected into the Huludao Hi-tech Zone of Liaoning Province, China, for polyurethane projects has exceeded RMB 10 billion (EUR 1.2 billion). The Huludao Hi-tech Zone has undoubtedly become a hot investment destination for polyurethane projects. |
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Industry
Simmons gains CertiPUR-US certificationSimmons Bedding Company announced that all of the polyurethane foams in the company's mattress lines have earned the CertiPUR-US certification seal, verifying that the foams are low-VOC and free from ozone-depleting CFCs. The certified foam products are made without PBDE fire retardants, lead, mercury, formaldehyde, prohibited phthalates and other potentially harmful materials. |
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Technology
Fire-retardant TPU for consumer electronicsHuntsman has developed a new fire-retardant, halogen-free TPUs that complies with current safety standards for cable jacketing materials used in the IT and consumer electronics sector. Complying with key criteria set out in the European RoHS directive and US VW1 standard, Irogran A95P5003DP is said to meet demand for a durable cabling material that is free from hazardous substances. |
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Personnel
BMS LLC appoints new Sales Director, Regional Key AccountsBayer MaterialScience LLC has named Xiaobin Zhong to the position of Sales Director, Regional Key Accounts, Coatings, Adhesives, Specialties (CAS), North America. |
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Exhibition spotlight, PU China 2010
 PU China 2010 preview: Yantai WanhuaYantai Wanhua Polyurethanes will display a whole raft of developments and applications in the fields of polyurethanes on its stand at PU China. The stand will highlight applications in rigid and flexible foam as well as specialities for the automotive, furniture, high-speed railway, adhesives, and coating industries. Furthermore, the company will host a series of four technical seminars during PU China. |
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