Epsilon Composite inaugurates its Indian subsidiary

A strategic presence at the heart of a fast-growing market

With this strategic establishment, #EpsilonComposite reinforces its commitment to the Indian market with an ambitious development plan.

This expansion comes as India launches a vast acceleration and modernization program for its power transmission network, targeting 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. To achieve this, the country is investing over €26 billion in its grid infrastructure.In this context, our Indian subsidiary will enable local production of #HVCRC® #compositecoreconductors with optimized delivery times.

“India is one of the most dynamic countries in the world, facing the immense challenge of electrification.

Next-generation #conductors are recognized as key enablers of this modernization. Until now, the limited competitive offer in this field has slowed the deployment of this technology, so authorities and grid operators are seeking reliable and competitive suppliers.

Epsilon #Cable is proud to meet this need with a proven and high-performance solution, which will soon be produced locally in India to provide greater production capacity and shorter lead times to our local partners.

Our mission fully aligns with India’s national grid strengthening strategy and the government’s target of reaching 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030.”

— Alexandre Lull, Deputy CEO of Epsilon Composite

A logical next step after multiple successes in India:

Epsilon Composite is already operating successfully in #India across several markets and major projects, from industrial applications (machine parts and technical rollers) to the modernization of electrical infrastructure.

In collaboration with local partners, Epsilon Cable has recently secured projects in several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Assam, demonstrating the relevance of its HVCRC® conductors for the Indian market.

The establishment of HindEpsilon Composite directly addresses the needs of Indian authorities. Epsilon Composite’s management has already met with the Ministry of Power, the Central Electricity Authority, and Power Grid Corporation of India to confirm its local presence.

“I joined Epsilon Cable because its innovative range of HVCRC® solutions is perfectly positioned to meet the growing demand of India’s transmission and distribution sector with world-class composite technologies.

This subsidiary is the first step in our ‘Walk the Talk’ commitment to the Indian government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. We are expanding our local resources and strengthening our presence in the country, with a clear roadmap to establish local production.

Thanks to their carbon fiber composite core, HVCRC® conductors double the ampacity of power lines, a key advantage for peak demand management and for facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources.

source : Epsilon Composite

Borouge launches first Made-in-UAE healthcare Low-Density Polyethylene solution ​

Borouge Plc announced today at ADIPEC the launch of the first Made-in-UAE low-density polyethylene (#LDPE) for healthcare applications. This achievement follows Borouge’s successful debut of its first-ever locally produced healthcare polypropylene product earlier this year. Manufactured at Borouge’s Ruwais facility, #Bormed™ LE6607-PH marks a significant milestone in strengthening regional medical supply chains and enabling localised production of critical sterile pharmaceutical packaging.

The milestone underscores Borouge’s commitment to advancing industrial self-sufficiency, supporting the Make it in the Emirates initiative, the national program to drive industrial growth and economic diversification. It will strengthen the UAE’s healthcare supply chain resilience as Borouge expands its impact in value-added sectors across the Middle East and Asia.

Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, Chief Executive Officer, Borouge, said: “This launch positions Borouge at the forefront of healthcare-grade production in the UAE, strengthening our leadership across the region. By streamlining access to high-quality medical materials, we are proactively advancing our healthcare portfolio with locally manufactured polymers that meet international standards. This strategic move not only supports diverse applications such as pharmaceutical manufacturing and patient care but also reinforces our commitment to innovation and regional growth.

Leveraging Borealis’ established Bormed™ technology and long-standing commitment to the healthcare sector, Bormed™ LE6607-PH is an additive-free LDPE engineered for use in pharmaceutical and medical packaging, including blow-fill-seal bottles, ampoules, and other pharmaceutical packaging. The grade is optimised for purity, compliance, and stability, minimising the level of extractables, leachables in final products and ensuring compatibility with aseptic processing standards. It meets the stringent specifications of both the EU and US Pharmacopoeia.

By manufacturing this grade in the #UAE, Borouge supports not just supply chain agility and proximity to key markets, but also consistent quality standards and reliable supply continuity. These advantages help #healthcare manufacturers and providers better manage risk, shorten lead times, and ensure patient safety.

The launch builds on the successful introduction of Bormed™ RG868MO, Borouge’s first UAE-made healthcare product, earlier this year, and now extends the company’s healthcare portfolio even further. Together, these offerings reinforce Borouge’s role as a strategic enabler of medical innovation and national industrial capacity.

With this locally produced polymer, #Borouge contributes to safer, more resilient patient care, supports industrial diversification, and strengthens the UAE’s position as a hub for high-quality #medical manufacturing.

source : Borouge

Hyundai Transys and BASF unveil modular concept seat using Elastollan® TPU with SCF injection foaming technolog

Hyundai Transys and #BASF have co-developed a modular concept seat for purpose-built vehicles (PBV), showcasing how the advanced material solution of #Elastollan® #thermoplasticpolyurethane (TPU) processed with Supercritical Fluid (SCF) injection foaming technology, can support customizable and sustainable seating solutions for #automotiveinteriors. The modular concept seat features a headrest and armrest made with the advanced material solution for the first time.

“Our collaboration with #Hyundai Transys exemplifies how material innovation and design thinking can converge to shape the future of mobility,” said Andy Postlethwaite, Senior Vice President, Performance Materials Asia Pacific. “Elastollan TPU is 100% recyclable, and when combined with SCF injection foaming technology, it offers a smart and sustainable solution for automotive interiors.

First introduced to the footwear industry, this material innovation is now being applied to automotive interiors. It allows tier suppliers and OEMs to create lightweight, abrasion-resistant components with a soft-touch feel and premium look. This is attributable to the SCF injection foaming technology, which evenly disperses gas to produce a uniform fine-cell structured foam – resulting in improved mechanical performance, lower density and lower volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. 

Additionally, no crosslinking or chemical blowing agents are used in the foaming process, enabling post-consumer recyclability with easy disassembly and reuse. This supports automotive companies’ compliance with the EU’s proposed End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation (ELVR), which emphasizes circular design principles. As less energy is required during production, overall energy consumption is reduced, which helps companies to meet carbon neutrality and emission reduction goals. End users may also enjoy cost-to-own (CTO) benefits at the point of disposal.

source : BASF

Sustainable lubricant additive for extreme pressure applications

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS now offers its established lubricant additive Additin RC 2515 in a new ISCC PLUS-certified version. Here, more than 80 percent of the raw materials used come from sustainable sources and are verified in accordance with the ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) standard. This process makes it possible to integrate renewable raw materials into production. At the same time, it ensures that the use of materials can be fully traced and that audits can be carried out by independent institutions. This new version reduces the PCF by 34% compared to the existing product. Customers in the lubricant industry thus benefit from verifiable sustainability information and can manufacture their products in a more climate-friendly way.

The new additive also carries the Scopeblue label. The company uses this label to identify products consisting of at least 50% recycled or bio-based raw materials and have a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to conventional products.

Excellent performance under extreme pressure

This light-colored, low-odor sulfur carrier product is produced using the mass balance approach. With high lubricity and medium sulfur activity, the additive performs well in extreme pressure applications. Due to its low reactivity with non-ferrous metals, it is very well suited for the lubrication of components made of alloys such as brass and bronze. Additin RC 2515 is extremely versatile: It can be used for fluids in metalworking, heavy metal-free EP greases, slideway lubricants, and industrial gear oils.

ISCC PLUS certification for LANXESS site in Mannheim

LANXESS recently received ISCC PLUS certification for its Mannheim production facility, further strengthening the site’s important role in its global lubricant additives business. “With ISCC PLUS certification and the more sustainable version of Additin RC 2515, we are sending a clear message: high-performance lubricant additives and sustainability go hand in hand. Our product gives customers new opportunities to reduce their CO2 footprint,” says Neelanjan Banerjee, head of the Lubricant Additives business unit.

With this new product, LANXESS is expanding its portfolio of certified, sustainable products that meet the growing market demand for climate-friendly solutions.

source : Lanxess

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share : Reckless product design and failed systems engineering

Today's KNOWLEDGE Share

A father and his two daughters burned to death in their Tesla because the doors wouldn’t open

September 7, 2025.

Schwerte, Germany.

A Tesla hits a tree and bursts into flames.

Inside: a 43-year-old father and his two 9-year-old daughters.

A witness tries to open the doors.

He can’t.

All three burn to death.

Tesla’s flush door handles are designed to pop out electronically when you approach the car or pull the interior release.

When the crash damaged the electrical system, the handles stayed retracted—flush with the body, offering nothing to grip.

↳ The 12V battery likely failed on impact

↳ Without power, the solenoids controlling the handles don’t activate

↳ The handles remain mechanically locked inside the door

Manual releases exist in the front seats—a mechanical cable behind a small panel—but most people don’t know they’re there.

In the rear seats of many Tesla models, there’s no manual release at all.

Or it’s hidden under the seat mat, requiring knowledge and steps no one performs under stress.

The German fire service is now demanding visible, mechanical handles that work without power.

Tesla announced design reviews after this incident and multiple lawsuits.

But the core issue is simple:

A door handle that requires electricity to become a door handle isn’t a safety system.

It’s a failure point.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This is reckless product design and failed systems engineering

source : Lukas Timm

LYB launches Pro-fax EP410C: A breakthrough in polypropylene performance

LyondellBasell a leader in the global chemical industry, has introduced Pro-fax EP410C, a new polypropylene grade designed to meet the evolving needs of packaging and industrial manufacturers.  

This new grade is a direct response to what our customers need most versatility, strength and durability,” said Derek Dever, LYB commercial manager. “Pro-fax EP410C empowers manufacturers to push boundaries in packaging and industrial design.

Pro-fax EP410C combines exceptional impact strength, cold temperature durability and high melt strength, making it ideal for demanding applications such as rigid and flexible #foodpackaging, industrial containers and sheet and profile extrusion. With its low odor and general-purpose additive package, it also supports consumer products with reliable performance. 

The launch of Pro-fax EP410C is an example of how LYB is expanding its product portfolio of differentiated #polypropylene solutions. By targeting high-value applications and new market segments, LYB aims to drive growth, strengthen customer relationships and reinforce its position as a trusted innovator in the plastics industry. 

Key applications include: 

Rigid food packaging – blow molding and thermoforming conversion processes 

Flexible food packaging – specialty and blown films 

Industrial containers and housings – sheet, profile extrusions and specialty injection molded parts 

Polypropylene compounding feedstock – variety of broad end-use applications 

Product highlights: 

High melt strength 

Exceptional impact toughness at ambient and cold temperatures resistance 

Good stiffness 

Excellent organoleptics; low to no odor

source : Lyondellbasell