Contents
MATERIALS
Ampacet targets high-definition laser marking & elegant styling with new masterbatch lines 1
Test data demonstrate superior performance of Brüggemann’s latest polyamide stabilizers 2
Ascend launches zinc-based antimicrobial technology for polyamides 3
BRB Silicone introduces siloxane-based polymer modifier and dispersing agent 3
Purge and shut-down additives from Ampacet help minimize waste 4
Sukano adds impact modifier masterbatch to portfolio for recycled PET 4
Kraton modifier improves elasticity of high melt flow PP for face masks 5

COMPANY STRATEGIES
BASF sets up new distribution centre for pigments business 5
NanoXplore commissions graphene facility in Canada 6
Nouryon opens new US Expancel plant; plans further peroxide-related capacity in China 6

FINANCIALS
BASF reports financial impact of coronavirus pandemic 7
Clariant sees sales fall but profitability improves in difficult 1H 2020 8
Lanxess feels effect of global economic slump but ‘remains robust’ 8

EQUIPMENT
New instrument from BYK-Gardner analyses colour, gloss and 3D topography 9
EVENTS CALENDAR 10