Australian polyurethane systems house Era Polymers has appointed Rodrigo Rezende as its Latin American business manager.
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China’s additives maker Hengguangda is expanding its modified MDI capacity at its new plant in Nantong, Jiangsu.
PU China 18: Fitness sector drives new materials growth at Huafon
Applications in fitness and sports sectors showed the fastest growth in Huafon Group’s new materials unit last year.
Huntsman expands South American operations to Chile
Huntsman Corporation’s polyurethanes division is to expand its footprint in South America, with the commercial registration of a business in Chile. Huntsman (Chile) is based in Santiago de Chile
Coim USA breaks ground on expansion
Coim USA has broken ground on an expansion at its facility in New Jersey. The West Deptford plant produces specialty chemicals for the polyurethane market.
Polyurethane shifts snow like a Boss
Boss Snowplow is now offering polyurethane cutting edges for its XT range V-ploughs to improve efficiency. The snow ploughs are newly available in stainless steel, and optional stainless steel plough wings can be added.
PUChina 18: Dubai’s Hitech opens systems business
Local alkyd resin and paint maker Hitech has started making polyurethane systems.
BioAmber files for liquidation
Sustainable chemicals maker BioAmber of has been unable to find a buyer for its assets and is seeking court approval to liquidate.
Polytek expands with addition of Alumilite
Morgenthaler Private Equity has acquired mould-maker Alumilite, and will merge it into one of the companies already in its portfolio, Polytek.
Rogers acquires PU maker Griswold
Rogers has acquired Griswold, a manufacturer of custom-engineered cellular elastomer and high-performance polyurethane products.
