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SGL Group has celebrated the inauguration of the production line for precursor at its FISIPE site in Lavradio, near Lisbon in Portugal. Precursor is a polymer-based fiber which is used as the main raw material for the production of carbon fibers. The production line has been set up by converting and enhancing parts of the existing production facility in Lavradio.  Investment of 30 Mn for Precursor Production Line: The build-up has been completed last month following four years of research and development, construction work and qualification procedures. Over this period, in total, 30 million euros have been invested in Lavradio into different elements of the precursor production including the spinning line. As part of the global production network of SGL Group, the precursor from Portugal is being used as of September for the production of our new generation of high-end industrial SIGRAFIL carbon fibers in Moses Lake, Washington State (USA) and Muir of Ord (Scotland). The carbon fibers

Metal-replacing Gravi-Tech™ density modified materials from PolyOne give packaging designers and brand owners a means to convey quality and sophistication. Luxury cosmetics closures made using Gravi-Tech formulations give customers the texture and weight of metal, while also providing more design freedom than metals. Design Freedom for Cosmetic Packaging Designers Cosmetics brand owners are increasingly seeking new ways to engage consumers by appealing to their senses through luxury packaging. Consumers are exposed to an ever-increasing number of choices, In order to stand out, brand owners want to interact with buyers earlier in their consideration process, and packaging design can help to foster that connection. Darcy Meyers, global marketing director of packaging at PolyOne, said: “A product’s package has the ability to connect with customers in a way that can communicate a brand’s value and quality. Sensory branding is so powerful that it evokes an anticipation of experience, esse

3A Composites has won qualification from Airbus for its AIREX® R82.80 rigid high performance core, which is well-suited for aerospace sandwich applications. Composites for Aerospace Industry AIREX® R82.80 receives Airbus prerequisite due to: Outstanding fire resistance, Exceeding most stringent flammability and smoke density, Exceeding heat release and toxic gas emission requirements such as FAR 25’853. AIREX® R82.80 follows lower density than AIREX® R82.60 in obtaining Airbus qualification. Eric Gauthier, President of Global Key Accounts at 3A Composites Core Materials said: “We are excited to continue expanding our relationship with Airbus and delivering solutions to the aerospace industry”.  Properties of AIREX® R82 Thermoplastic rigid foam  Exhibits outstanding strength and stiffness to weight ratios High impact resistance Excellent dielectric properties Very low moisture absorption All of these make AIREX® R82 an exceptional thermoformable core material for

Solvay inaugurates a carbon fiber production line at its U.S. Piedmont Facility, South Carolina, doubling production capacity of a key raw material to make carbon fiber reinforced composite materials and meeting increasing demand for lightweighting composite materials in the aerospace industry. The new production line has won qualification by The Boeing Company to manufacture secondary structures such as wing movable flaps and engine nacelles, as well as interior applications. The expansion covers the facilities and equipment to convert acrylonitrile monomers into standard modulus carbon fibers. This type of fiber is used to manufacture composite materials which have been pre-impregnated for use in applications on commercial and military planes. “Through this strategic capacity expansion we offer our customers greater supply capabilities and contribute to their increased needs for reinforced composite materials to reduce weight and fuelconsumptionandto reduce assembly costs by i

Germs are everywhere! They are unavoidable, and aren’t all bad. However, excessive germs combined with a compromised immune system can spell C-O-L-D…or worse. From stomach viruses to flesh eating disease, germs are living organisms that can thrive, multiply and mutate, given the right circumstances. Here are 10 jaw-dropping statistics that will put you in the know about germs. Learn how to keep your family healthy, and what you need to do to keep your home as germ free as possible. Why You Need to Keep Your Hands to Yourself #1- Around 70% of common illnesses are spread by hands that have touched everyday surfaces. #2- Every 3 minutes, a child brings his or her hands to their nose or mouth. Washing one’s hands in warm soapy water, for 20 seconds, seems to be the number one recommendation for avoiding viruses and bacteria. That would be the same amount of time as singing “Happy Birthday” twice. But once the washing is over, you still aren’t finished. You will need to rinse you

Royal  DSM  and specialty chemicals producer  Zhejiang NHU Special Materials Co., Ltd. (NHU) , have recently officially inaugurated their joint venture company for  polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)  compounds,  DSM NHU Engineering Plastics (Zhejiang) Co Ltd .  The JV, which was announced in May 2015, has been established in Zhejiang province, close to NHU’s linear PPS polymer plant in Shangyu, for manufacturing of the high performance compounds. DSM-NHU Joint Venture DSM  has a 60% share in DSM NHU Engineering Plastics (Zhejiang) Co Ltd., with NHU holding the remaining 40%.  Products, which are branded Xytron™ PPS, are marketed globally and targeted principally at automotive, electrical and electronics, water management and industrial markets.  DSM will be marketing the product globally, including China. The  PPS polymer plant  operated by  NHU  uses proven technology to provide high quality base polymer for the compounds. The joint venture will take over NHU’s existing compound

  Metabolix has announced that it has entered into a binding letter of intent ("LOI") with CJ CheilJedang Corporation ("CJ") for the sale of its biopolymer intellectual property and certain laboratory equipment for a total purchase price of $10 million. The first $2 million of the purchase price was paid by CJ on execution of the LOI and the remaining balance is payable on closing of the transaction, which is anticipated in mid-September. Completion of the transaction is subject to the negotiation of definitive agreements and other customary conditions. Biopolymers Deal Finalized for USD 10 Mn: Under the definitive agreements, Metabolix will transfer to CJ a portfolio of intellectual property including the platform microbial strains used to produce the Company's fermentation based products, as well as patent rights covering the production and use of PHA biopolymers. CJ will also acquire certain laboratory equipment associated with the biopolymers business.