Contribution By Akshay Kedari
February 16, 2019
The new polyamide powder has a favorable effect on the dimensional stability of printed 3D components and on the process-ability in 3D printing applications The German specialty chemicals company Evonik has reportedly announced the launch of its new polyamide (PA) 6 powder for 3D printing …
Sasol attains beneficial operation of its first LCCP production plant
February 15, 2019
The company’s low-density polyethylene unit is the first of a total of seven LCCP facilities to successfully come online. The new polymers facilities would effectively be doubling the company’s global polymer manufacturing capabilities. Sasol Limited (Sasol), a South African integrated energy & chemical company, has …
BASF to launch the sale of its construction chemicals unit in spring
February 14, 2019
The chemicals giant had first announced its intention of selling off the business unit last October. The move comes under the company’s drive to reorient its focus on the more profitable verticals of its operations. BASF SE (BASF), a renowned German chemicals company, has …
Specialty chemical maker Neogen Chemicals scores SEBI nod for IPO
February 13, 2019
Neogen expects to receive the benefits of listing equity shares on the stock exchanges, which includes enhancing the visibility of its brand and company. Mumbai-based specialty chemical maker, Neogen Chemicals Ltd. has reportedly received capital market regulator SEBI’s (Securities and Exchange Board of India) approval …
UAE petrochemical companies keen to invest in Indian oil & gas sector
February 12, 2019
The move intends to capitalize on India’s rising energy demands by investing big on the nation’s petrochemical, refining and crude oil storage projects. Saudi Aramco & ADNOC have already jointly acquired a 50% stake in a $44B refinery & petrochemical complex in India. The …
Marken introduces new automated closed loop packaging service
February 9, 2019
Marken, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UPS (United Parcel Service), has made it to the front page for developing an automated closed loop packaging system. The innovative solution reportedly allows the transportation of clinical trial materials to any destination, at any temperature, with an automated & …
Filamentive unveils new 100% recycled PET filament for 3D printing
February 8, 2019
Reports indicate that the UK-based 3D printing filament company Filamentive has recently issued a declaration of recycled content for the company’s 3D printing materials, along with releasing a 100% recycled ONE PET filament. Apparently, this move from the company is expected to set a standard …
Pembina Pipeline to go ahead with polypropylene facility joint venture
February 6, 2019
Kuwait-based Petrochemical Industries Company is the joint venture partner of Pembina. The proposed integrated propane dehydrogenation plant and polypropylene (PDH/PP) facility is located toward the northeast of Edmonton in Sturgeon County. The Calgary-based transportation and midstream service provider Pembina Pipeline Corporation has reportedly decided …