NEWS Croda buys IDP firm IonPhasE
Speciality chemicals firm Croda has acquired Ion- PhasE, a Finnish supplier of static electricity protection products based on inher- ently dissipative polymers (IDPs). Terms were not disclosed. Croda said the acquisi- tion supports its growth strategy within high technol- ogy, consumer-driven markets and will be a natural extension to its existing range in terms of both R&D and marketing. IonPhasE’s anti-static
products are used to control static electricity and thus
prevent damage to electri- cal components, increase product safety, and improve long-term appearance. Applications are found in
IonPhase IDPs are used in applications such as chemical packaging
the electronics and semi- conductors, chemicals, food, automotive, and consumer appliances markets. Last year, IoPhasE commissioned a new compounding plant at its Tampere facility in Finland. The turnkey installation was supplied by Coperion. n Croda will be explaining functional mechanisms and applications of IDPs at AMI’s upcoming Conductive Plastics conference in Pittsburgh, US, on 20-21 March. Find out more HERE �
www.croda.com �
www.ionphase.fi
https://www.ami.international/events/event?Code=C892 Michelman teams up with Mafic
Surface treatment specialist Michelman has entered an “innovation and product development partnership” with Mafic, a specialist in production of advanced basalt fibres. The alliance will focus on improving the performance and surface characteristics of basalt fibres and developing their application in composites. “Both companies
recognise that by working closely together they can accelerate the pace of new and advanced product
innovations for a broad array of end use applica- tions,” Michelman said. n Separately, Michelman has also become a member of the University of Dela- ware’s Centre for Compos- ite Materials Industry Consortium. It will sponsor a research project to evaluate the sizing options of carbon and glass fibre for their compatibility with thermoplastic and thermoset resins, identify- ing combinations that will enhance properties such as
increased heat, impact and fatigue resistance for automotive, aerospace and electronics applications. �
www.michelman.com �
www.maficbasalt.com
Basalt fibres from Mafic
Feddersen boosts Elix offering
Engineering plastics distributor KD Feddersen has expanded its agree- ment with Spanish ABS specialist Elix Polymers to include high-heat products that, it is claimed, “demon- strate improved flow properties and significantly lower emissions than previous types.” The Elix ABS HH 3105, HH 3110 and HH 3114 high heat grades meet various automotive industry standards, including the VDA 277 and 278 emissions standards. The company will also distribute some new high heat, low emission electroplatable grades. These include Elix ABS HH P2MC, which has a Vicat softening temperature of 105°C, and Elix ABS Ultra HH 4115 PG, a PC-modi- fied ABS. Fedderson distributes for Elix throughout Germany and, via sister companies in the Fedder- son Group, in Austria, France, the UK, Ireland and the Nordic countries. �
www.kdfeddersen.com �
www.elix-polymers.com
Kartell buys into bioplastics maker Bio-On
Felofin, the parent company of Italian furniture, home- ware and lighting design giant Kartell, has invested €10m to take a 2% stake in Bio-On, an Italian-based supplier of renewable plastics.
8 The two companies are
already working together on R&D with the broad aim to “accelerate the develop- ment of organic electronics based on Bio-On’s technolo- gies in order to gain a leadership position in this
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new sector”. The first results of this cooperation are expected within the next 12 months, the companies said. Founded in 2015, Bio-On develops polyhydroxyal- kanoates (PHAs) from agricultural waste, including
molasses and sugar cane and sugar beet syrups. In many areas of application, the company says, PHAs can deliver similar perfor- mance as conventional plastics. �
www.bio-on.it
www.compoundingworld.com
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