Contents
MATERIALS
Additive innovations from Brüggemann improve performance in virgin and recycled polyamides 1
Milliken reveals colorants portfolio for high-heat engineering plastics 2
Clariant introduces pigment range for biodegradable and compostable packaging 3
Chroma Color launches new line of laser marking additives and concentrates 4
DIC Corp unveils 100% biomass-based plasticizer 4
Colloids extends speciality orange masterbatch range for engineering polymers 4
Wacker presents latest silicone-based performance additive for TPUs at K 2019 5
Tolsa expands Adins range with new flame retardant synergists and biocides 6

COMPANY STRATEGIES
Holland Colours augments production capacity for light blockers in Indonesia 7
BASF opens new research laboratory for colour and effect pigments 7
Italmatch announces investment in FRX Polymers 8
Cabot and HYC inaugurate fumed silica plant in China 8
Ukraine’s Technocom seeks new business in Europe 9
Eastman launches tyre technology centre in China 10
Modern Dispersions expands black masterbatch, engineered compound capacities 10

EQUIPMENT
A round-up of dosing, mixing & other equipment innovations from K 2019 11
EVENTS CALENDAR 12