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Registration is open for the online RTE Conference & Exhibition 2021
This year's RTE Conference & Exhibition, to be held on 19-20 October 2021, is themed ‘Fast forward - technology for the new future’ and will again offer a top-notch programme with sublime technical presentations from industry experts and academia, telling you all about new applications, innovations and trends. Registration for participants is open as per today.
IGM Resins appoints Jean-Luc Vildé as Executive Vice President Operations
IGM Resins has appointed Jean-Luc Vildé as Executive Vice President Operations
Live UV Days “on air” 2021 with over 1,000 viewers in 89 countries
UV specialist IST Metz concludes the 10th edition of its online in-house exhibition UV Days with a positive result
Perstorp announces production capacity increase for 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid (2-EHA)
Perstorp will substantially expand its production capacity of 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid (2-EHA) from 2022, to meet increasing market needs.
BYK Additive Guide app: new design – new technology – more functions
BYK has transformed its well-known Additive Guide into an even more user-friendly and informative Additive Guide app. The fresh design comes with new technology and enhanced functionalities for users.
Perstorp launches Emoltene™ 100 Pro: a durable DPHP plasticizer based on renewable material
Leading specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp is pioneering in the PVC market with the introduction of a general-purpose plasticizer partly based on renewable raw material using a traceable mass balance concept. Emoltene™ 100 Pro is a dipropylheptyl phthalate (DPHP) designed to support sustainable sourcing of renewable and recycled raw materials and reduction of carbon dioxide emission throughout the value chain.
UV Days 2021: “on air”
The UV Days have been more than just an in-house exhibition for a long time now – they have become a guaranteed source for first-hand expert knowledge, a varied programme, important industry contacts, award-winning print products and a coherent concept. One new innovation: The latest developments in UV, LED and excimer technology will be streamed directly to your screen.
ALTANA Acquires Closure Materials Business from Henkel
ALTANA has acquired Henkel's closure materials business. As a result, the specialty chemicals group is strengthening its range of PVC-free solutions for the packaging industry in particular.