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Smart Molding International 1-2026

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June 2026

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June 2026

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October 2026

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Fiber-reinforced chassis for light commercial vehicles

Sustainable solution with polyurethane resin / High productivity through continuous production / Simple assembly, superior crash performance

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Wear-free process monitoring during production

New HASCO presents new proximity switches for precise, contact-free position monitoring

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Bioplastic

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News 16.03.2025

The world's first biomass-balanced polyethersulfone

With Ultrason® E 2010 BMB, developed by BASF, fossil feedstock is replaced with renewable alternatives from waste-based resources

News 08.02.2025

Plant clips made of certified industrial compostable biopolymer

BASF’s ecovio® 60 IA 1552 extends end-of-life of clips to organic recycling

News 24.01.2025

Toughness and paintless design capability

Bio-based engineering plastic DURABIO was adopted by Honda for its motorcycle bodywork and windshields

News 17.01.2025

Plant-derived plastic for a global lifestyle brand

DURABIO bio-based engineering plastic was adopted by mobile phone accessory maker PopSockets for iPhone 16 accessories

News 10.01.2025

Ascend produces bio-circular performance chemicals

New nylon 6,6 grade has a 25% lower product carbon footprint than nylon 6,6 made from fossil-fuel derived feedstock

News 07.12.2024

Chemical company expands sustainable product portfolio

Mass balance approach enables BASF to produce more sustainable polyurethanes with unchanged properties

News 06.12.2024

Excellent impact resistance, scratch resistance, and colorability

Bio-based Engineering Plastic DURABIO from the Mitsubishi Chemical Group is used on front grille of Suzuki's new Fronx compact SUV

News 24.10.2024

Sustainable manufacturing and high-quality functions

MCG Group has launched grades of BENEBiOL™, a biomass-based polycarbonatediol with higher biomass content