At the Cartes 2009 tradeshow (Paris, November 17-19, 2009), Agfa will present PETixTM, a new and innovative range of crystalline polyester films for, a.o., the production of ID cards, drivers licenses, financial cards, cards for mass transport.
Agfa announced today that it has appointed ARE CON as their agent in the EMEA region for the distribution of its PETixTM materials. Agfa’s PETixTM is an enhanced and innovative range of PET films tailored to the card makers’ specific needs of today. Crystalline polyester (PET) is a material that has the characteristics that are becoming increasingly important for all kind of card applications.
Due to ongoing increases in energy and feedstock costs, Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., announced today that it will increase the prices for its Albester, Albemast, Albecor and Albecor-Bio powder polyester resins in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Effective December 1, 2009, or as contracts allow, prices will increase by 7 to 9 percent on average, depending on the product line.
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New biodegradable plastic for special packaging
Silicone and acrylate additives are typically used in combination in standard coating formulations. Acrylate additives improve the flow and leveling of a coating system while the silicone additives enhance substrate wetting and prevent cratering. The right choice of additive and the right dosage are essential for a well-balanced performance.
New “super coating” hints at how smart materials, nanotechnology will influence future design of office and production products
