Icynene-Lapolla has launched a new open-cell spray polyurethane foam insulation system. Lapolla Foam-Lok 750 is designed to meet building code and energy efficiency requirements in high-performance homes.
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Gree building refrigerator plant in Luoyang
China’s Gree Electric Appliances broke ground on a refrigerator and washing machine site in Luoyang, Henan on March 11.
PCC Rokita raises funds for Malaysian expansion
Polish polyol maker PCC Rokita has sold a 100% stake in its subsidiary PCC Oxyalkylates Malaysia to its parent company PCC.
Western European Car registrations fall in March: LMC Automotive
Western European Passenger car sales fell by 3.3% in March; and the likely total for sales in 2019 is down to 14.1m units compared to 14.9m units forecast in February.
Blacker PU black added by Chromaflo
Chromaflo Technologies has added a new black colorant to its range of thermoset products. It is designed for use in polyurethane products.
Carbon updates its leadership team
Digital manufacturing specialist Carbon has made several changes to its leadership team.
PU bottle avoids bacterial contamination
Earth Dispensing Solutions has launched a new portable dispensing bottle system. Mana Care is designed to reduce plastic waste while minimising consumer liquid product cost.
Azelis to distribute BASF PU chemicals in North America
Azelis Americas is to distribute BASF’s polyurethane chemicals for the CASE market in the US and Canada from 1 May 2019. This follows on from Azelis’s recent acquisition of Chemroy Canada.
Polyurethane helps make gyms quieter
A new range of polyurethane sub-floors and pads can significantly reduce the noise from gyms which share space in residential buildings, according to Getzner
TPU model feet aid podiatry training
TPU 3D printed feet are being used to simulate diabetic foot ulcers for training podiatrists at the University of South Australia. They are designed to mimic infected and non-infected diabetic foot wounds.
