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Celanese  Corporation, the  global technology  and specialty materials company, celebrated 50 years of the Celcon®/  Hostaform ®  acetal copolymer  ( POM ) product line by  expanding  its S series of impact modified  POM  to include two new extreme toughened XT  grades  for applications that require exceptional impact strength and flexibility in demanding environments. Hostaform  XT 20 and XT 90, which complement and expand the existing Hostaform S series, are designed to compete in application areas previously reserved for highly modified impact modified acetal copolymers and homopolymers, thermoplastic polyurethanes and impact modified  polyamide  ( PA ) resins. "Hostaform S and XT grades can outperform all impact modified POMs available today," said Mervyn Cox, global Hostaform POM  product marketing manager  - Celanese. "They can help designers push the boundaries in a broad range of fastene...

At ISPO 2014, Arkema  presented  its latest Pebax® Rnew grade : Pebax® RNew 80R53, a grade that goes beyond the limits of  thermoplastic elastomers . This new rigid bio-based Pebax® opens up the scope of  ski  boot design combining  light weight , astonishing responsiveness to skiers’ movements, and creativity in decoration. ISPO Munich held from January 26 to 29, is the European  trade fair  for winter and outdoor sports that offers a showcase for the latest trends in ski equipment. Pebax® Rnew 80R53 is 50% more rigid than existing Pebax®  grades , already well-known for several years as reference materials for both alpine touring  and cross-country  ski boots . It retains the key Pebax® characteristics and environmental qualities that appeal to sportsmen and women: produced from renewable raw materials with more than 90% bio-based content, lightweight, renowned long-term UV resistance and offering great creativity for nove...