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The Institut für Kunststofftechnik (IKT) of the University of Stuttgart (Germany) is researching on an innovative process for energyefficient recycling of polyurethane foams. This research project aims to determine whether these foams, at the end of their product life, might be used as fillers in new materials and can be integrated into them effectively.

Algenesis Corporation (Cardiff, CA, USA) has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product Label for its biodegradable Soleic® TPU and polyol products: 1295A, 1270A, 1260D, and LV-02.

Meet PU magazine at Foam Expo Europe, which opened its doors today (December 3rd). The fair expects 5000+ visitors and presents 200+ exhibitors. It is co-located with Adhesives & Bonding Expo Europe and Thermal Management Expo Europe, the continent's largest free expo and conference for foam products and manufacturing.

With CRC/TRR 402, RWTH Aachen University, TU Chemnitz and TU Dresden are jointly laying the foundation for the sustainable further development of lightweight plastic construction

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Gaydon, UK, recently announced a significant technical breakthrough in the closed-loop recycling of polyurethane seat foam from its used vehicles by successfully reintegrating it back into the production of new seats.

Kimpur (Istanbul, Türkyie), the polyurethane system house with the largest capacity in the region, has been awarded the Silver Medal by Ecovadis, one of the world’s leading sustainability assessment platforms, for its efforts in sustainability and its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.

Leading chemical distributor Nordmann and American multinational Ingevity are expanding their partnership to supply Capa® polyols in several additional European countries.

In the dynamic world of polyurethane manufacturing, precision and efficiency are paramount. Since 2022, Cannon has set a new standard with OptiWise, an innovative predictive maintenance system integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and IoT capabilities.

Hennecke (Sankt Augustin, Germany) the global leader in polyurethane processing technologies, will be presenting its solutions for slabstock foam production at Foam Expo Europe in Stuttgart from December 3 to 5. At stand no. 617, trade visitors can expect an insight into innovative technologies and proven systems. Hennecke's experts will be available on site for personal meetings to discuss individual questions and specific requirements.

The 23rd International FSK Conference on Foamed Plastics and Polyurethanes had an impressive start.

At the recent ComplexCon, a mutant hybrid of a sneaker mall, a fashion show and a music festival, held in Las Vegas (NV, USA) on November 16 and 17, 2024, Nike presented its TPU-3D printed Air Max 1000 s although an official commercialisation date (if any) is yet to be confirmed.

Lubrizol (Cleveland, OH, USA) announced its collaboration with Lore Cycle, a manufacturer of custom cycling shoes, to provide a solution for its recently launched 3D-printed shoe.

Woodbridge (headwuartered in Mississauga, ON, Canada) and Chengpeng (Changzhou, China) have entered into a joint venture agreement to manufacture commercial and passenger seat foam, the company recently announced.

Evonik (Essen, Germany) has officially broken ground on its plant expansion for specialty amines in Nanjing, during a ceremony attended by Nanjing government delegates on November 8.

On Nov. 7th, the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board of Covestro AG (Leverkusen, Germany), have published their joint reasoned statement pursuant to Section 27 WpÜG on the voluntary public takeover offer, which was issued on October 25, 2024 by ADNOC International Germany Holding AG, a subsidiary of ADNOC International Limited (Abu Dhabi).

Huntsman Corporation (The Woodlands, Texas, USA) recently reported third quarter 2024 results with revenues of $1,540 million, net loss attributable to Huntsman of $33 million, adjusted net income attributable to Huntsman of $17 million and adjusted EBITDA of $131 million.

Lubrizol Advanced Materials (Cleveland, OH, USA) recently announced the launch of four new biomass balance solutions under the thermoplastic polyurethane portfolio commercialized as ESTANE® RNW TPU. These materials have the same quality and performance as their standard petroleum-based resins while using more sustainable mass balanced feedstocks.

Acquisition of the Hungarian factory (Philippine Kft) of insolvent Philippine GmbH & Co Technische Kunststoffe KG

Nonisocyanate polyurethane foams (NIPUF) derived from the aminolysis of cyclic carbonates have emerged as the most promising solution to replace the conventional method of producing PUF.

The Mitsubishi Chemical Group recently announced that its plant-derived polyol "BioPTMG" has been adopted by Kahei Co., Ltd. as a synthetic leather (bio-synthetic leather) material. In addition, small items (shoulder bags, wet tissue cases, etc.) made with this bio-synthetic leather will be available for purchase at "tonto," run by Triple A Co., Ltd., a planner and marketer of sustainable products.

Indian Govt imposes Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) on Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) imported from China PR for 5 years, as Taxguru.in (India) reported*.

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (TokyoJapan) announced that affiliate Kumho Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (Seoul, South Korea) has commenced operations late September at additional production facilities for methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI).

Biesterfeld (Hamburg, Germany), one of the leading international distributors of rubber products, is entering a new partnership with POLYTEK Development Corp (Easton, PA, USA), a leading manufacturer of specialty polymers for mold making and casting applications across industrial and consumer sectors.

In October, the Mitsubishi Chemical Group (the MCG Group) launched grades of BENEBiOL™, a biomass-based polycarbonatediol, with higher biomass content. The compoany will be exhibiting these grades in a panel display at the 4th Sustainable Material Expo to be held at Makuhari Messe from October 29 to 31, 2024.

Duotone Unveils Entire Kiteboard Series Replacing Petroleum-Based Materials with Checkerspot’s Algae-Based Polyurethane Sidewalls, powered by SWS Technology. An unprecedented collaboration between Duotone, Checkerspot, and SWS Board Technology sets a new standard for sustainability in the kiteboard industry.

Hennecke (St. Augustin, Germany) is expanding its portfolio to include comprehensive consulting services. This gives a wide range of customers access to in-depth expertise and customized solutions. These can be used to achieve sustainable competitive advantages.

Cannon Afros expands low-pressure elastomers solutions offering with acquisition of Polytec EMC Engineering Cannon Group (Caronno Pertusella, Italy) announced on October 21 the acquisition of Polytec EMC Engineering, based in Marchtrenk, Austria, from PUR Holding, as part of its strategic strengthening of Cannon Afros in the PUR-based elastomer business.

Prof. Dr. G. D. Yadav (Department : Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India) explains the details in Part II of his article in POLYMERS Communique magazine

As Turkey's first and only congress for the polyurethane industry, the Putech Technical Polyurethane Congress and Exhibition will highlight the latest advancements in polyurethane, a material essential to a wide range of sectors.

Stahl (Waalwijk, the Netherlands), the world leader in speciality coatings for flexible materials, has announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility for the manufacturing of polyurethane dispersions (PUD) in Singapore. This strategic expansion is designed to better serve the growing demand in the Asian and South Pacific regions. The new facility underscores Stahl’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, while also supporting the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.