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Argus adds new lines in German expansion


Masterbatch and additives company Argus Additive Plastics is installing two new twin-screw extruders at its facility in Büren, Germany, to expand production capacity. “In order to meet the


growing demands of our customers and increasing production volumes, we are investing in the modernisa- tion and expansion of our machine park,” said the company in an announce- ment in February. Argus produces func- tional and colour master- batches along with a broad portfolio of additives, including light stabilisers, antioxidants and fillers. At K2025, the company introduced new processing aid masterbatches for


extrusion applications that are not based on perfluori- nated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS). The first of the company’s two new extruders was purchased to replace an older production line, the company said. This will double the output of the previous line. “This moderni- sation will allow us to produce even more efficiently in the future while ensuring consistently high product quality,” it said. The second new extruder


offers “a significant expan- sion of our technical capabilities”, it said. The system is equipped with a higher number of dosing scales and side dosing units, which will allow Argus to


flexibly process a wider range of recipes and product variants in the future. “By investing in the two


new extruders, we are strengthening our produc- tion processes in the long term,” said Argus. The new technology makes produc- tion more versatile and flexible, it said. Last year, Argus started a


project to build a new facility to replace its old one. A new, three-unit factory building is being constructed on the existing site. The new building will be equipped with a photovoltaic system, green roof, geothermal energy and heat pumps. An additional office wing will be built next to the workshop. � www.argus-additive.de


New Sabic medical materials


At the MD&M West 2026 expo in Anaheim, Califor- nia, Sabic exhibited a range of materials designed for use in the medical sector, including a new family of polycarbonate (PC) copolymers certified under UL746G, and new biocom- patible Sitem HU resins, which can potentially replace fluoropolymers in medical tubing. To help customers


address per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) restrictions, Sabic said it offers a range of materials formulated without fluorine or other PFAS chemicals.


It also showed medical


LNP materials at MD&M. �www.sabic.com


BASF and Xfloat collaborate in FPV systems


Floating solar power plant specialist Xfloat has partnered with BASF to increase the lifespan and sustainability of floating photovoltaic (FPV) systems. The collaboration combines Xfloat’s


innovative sun-tracking platforms with BASF’s advanced light stabiliser additives to deliver durable, high-per- formance solar solutions for global deployment. The companies have jointly integrat-


ed Tinuvin 2730 ED, a BASF light stabiliser that protects HDPE from degradation, into the design of the FPV bodies to ensure long-lasting durability under demanding conditions. Incorporating this additive into the HDPE design of the floating bodies enables them to withstand harsh environmental conditions for more than 30 years, which aligns with the


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lifespan of solar modules. “Floating solar power plants are


rapidly developing into a complemen- tary pillar in the field of renewable energies,” explained Ricard Vandellos, Vice President Business Management Plastic Additives EMEA and Latin America at BASF. “Our collaboration


with Xfloat demonstrates how material innovations can support the long-term performance of solar infrastructure.” Xfloat’s technology is already being deployed in the US, the Middle East, Europe, and Southeast Asia. �www.xfloat.co �www.basf.com


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