BASF and LEMON Co., Ltd. have signed an MoU to co-develop advanced material solutions using Freeflex®, a fibre made from BASF’s Elastollan® TPU. LEMON, a leader in functional nanomembranes, will use Freeflex in its waterproof and windproof apparel. The partnership also explores future collaboration in technology and business development. Lee Jong-il, Chief Executive Officer, LEMON said , "This partnership with BASF allows us to expand the application of our electrospinning t

Global chemical major Huntsman has expanded its long-standing distribution partnership with WOBATEK Kunststoffvertriebs GmbH, enhancing access to its thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomer portfolio in Central and Eastern Europe. Under the new agreement, WOBATEK will distribute Huntsman’s AVALON®, IROGRAN® and IROSTIC® TPU products in Austria, Poland, Southern Germany, the Czech Republic and Switzerland. Founded in 2000 and based in Sinzheim, Germany, WOBATEK is a special

Novoloop®, a U.S.-based pioneer in circular innovation, has announced a strategic partnership with Shanghai Huide Science & Technology...

The circularity of the footwear industry is gaining momentum with BASF pioneering chemical recycling solutions for polyurethane, one of...

Lubrizol has announced the launch of a new Foam Centre of Excellence (COE) in Shanghai, China, and Seoul, Korea. This investment...

Lubrizol is introducing new grades of TPU designed for cables, films and adhesives. The products will be on display at the forthcoming K...

Epaflex S.r.l. has formed an agreement with Formerra, a leader in the distribution of performance materials, that assigns Formerra Europe...

Covestro has completed a significant expansion of its laboratory in Shanghai, which will enhance its capacity to provide more customised...

Covestro has begun production of its new Desmopan® Rx medical-grade Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) at its Changhua facility in Taiwan, which was recently qualified for medical-grade TPU manufacturing.

Lubrizol has announced the launch of new grades of ESTANE® BCX TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), designed specifically for physical foam...

Lubrizol, a key player in the medical grade thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) solutions sector, has formed a distribution agreement with...

Covestro has introduced Desmopan® FLY, a new series of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) materials specially designed for supercritical...

Huntsman has announced that its Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) manufacturing sites in Jinshan, China, and Osnabrück, Germany, have...

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Lubrizol has launched a new Estane TPU production line at its Shanghai manufacturing facility, strengthening its presence in the paint...

Syntilay has introduced what it claims to be the world’s first AI-designed commercial shoe, named the xplorer . This innovative product...

Leverkusen, Germany- Covestro has announced its intention to build a pilot plant dedicated to recycling Vulkollan thermoplastic...

California, USA – Biomaterial engineering startup Ecogenesis has joined forces with Algenesis to produce sustainable materials for 3D...

Lubrizol, a global leader in specialty chemicals, and Polyhose, a leader in fluid conveyance systems, have signed a Memorandum of...

Lubrizol Advanced Materials has introduced four new biomass-balanced products to its Estane RNW TPU portfolio, furthering its commitment...