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P U
Digest
TECHNICAL MAGAZINE FOR THE
ASIAN POLYURETHANES INDUSTRY
3| 2018
Sustainable castor bean production Source: Arkema
Source: KraussMaffei
50 years of Reaction Process Machinery
at KraussMaffei
Foaming simulation for car steering wheels
Source: Cannon
Source: BASF New 6+1 components mixing head
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Editorial
Dear readers,
in this issue of Asian PU Digest we again present you a good mix of technical articles, reports on upcoming and
past events, and of course the current news and developments of the industry.
We have picked two interesting technical articles that we believe you will find particularly interesting:
The first article by Kohlstrung, Engels and Schlingloff, Henkel, deals with multi-substrate polyurethane adhesives
and bonding technologies especially for automotive lightweight designs. In today’s lightweight car body construction
many different materials with different properties, such as stiffness, strength and thermal elongation need to be
joined and this article explains how these challenges can be overcome with the aid of a new class of polyurethane
adhesive.
The second technical article by Tang, Taylor and Wiggins, Albermarle Corporation, discusses a recently modified
curative for the polyurethane cast elastomer industry. The presented liquid aromatic diamine is a multipurpose, low
odour and low toxicity curative.
Furthermore, the current issue reports also on recent successful trade shows and events, such as the CIFM / interzum
Guangzhou, and Chinaplas, that took place in Shanghai and closed with a record number of attendees.
Enjoy reading!
Your
Asian PU Digest Team
Asian PU Digest – VOL. 2, NO. 3 3
Content
News................................................................................................................................... 6
Hennecke to supply plant for wet shot and HP-RTM applications to PGTEX.......................... 13
Sustainable castor bean production – Arkema and partners help over 1,000 Indian farmers...... 14
Covestro launches flagship store on Alibaba....................................................................... 15
Technology pioneers – 50 years of Reaction Process Machinery at KraussMaffei................. 16
Great success of CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2018 spreads optimism
in China’s furniture production market................................................................................ 18
Call for Papers: PU Tech Innovation Day............................................................................. 19
R. Kohlstrung, T. Engels, N. Schlingloff
Multi-substrate polyurethane adhesives – Bonding technologies for
automotive lightweight designs.......................................................................................... 20
Chinaplas 2018 closes with record number of visitors......................................................... 27
CNOOC and Shell JV starts production at new petrochemicals unit in China......................... 27
Y. Tang, S. Taylor, P. Wiggins
A versatile curative for the polyurethane cast elastomer industry –
Albemarle introduces Ethacure300.................................................................................... 28
High-resilience polyether polyol series for improved automotive interior materials............... 34
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olyurethanes and Thermoplastics, which offer products and ser-
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Industry News
vices to industries with different requirements and metrics. The
Polyurethanes BU serves mainly the automotive, building and con-
Huntsman to build new PU systems house struction, and footwear industries, while the Thermoplastics BU has
in Dubai its core business in the rigid packaging field (preforms, bottles, PET
sheets for thermoforming, caps, etc.) followed by industrial appli-
Huntsman has announced plans to build a new polyurethanes sys- cations both in injection moulded parts and extrusion such as the
tems house in Dubai, UAE. Located within the Jebel Ali Free Trade furniture industry.
Zone (JAFZA), the facility will strengthen Huntsman’s differentiated
downstream capabilities in the Middle East. Targeted for comple- www.repi.com
tion by the second half of 2019, the investment will increase the
company’s systems production capacity in the region and add a
new dimension to its polyester polyol capabilities, said Huntsman. Dow opens new PU systems house in India
The Dubai systems house will complement the company’s two ex-
isting systems houses in the Middle East, in Turkey (Huntsman Dow Polyurethanes, a business unit of Dow Chemical, announced
EMA) and Saudi Arabia (HAPC – a joint venture with the BCI the opening of a polyurethane systems house in the Maharashtra
Group of Companies), forming three strong pillars for growth. state in India, further expanding its network of more than 20 sites for
Gulum Kabil, General Manager of Huntsman Polyurethanes’ busi- production, development and technical service across the EMEAI re-
ness activities in the Middle East and Turkey, will manage the new gion. Located in the Lote Parshuram industrial area in the Ratnagiri
systems house. district of Maha-
rashtra state, the The new PU Systems House in the Lote Parshuram
www.huntsman.com new site adds pro- industrial area
duction capacity Source: Dow
and technical capa-
Steen Weien Hansen, regional Vice President of Huntsman’s bilities to deliver
Polyurethanes division, commented: “The MDI-based systems mar- high-quality polyure-
ket in the Middle East has delivered strong growth in the last five thane materials and
years and this trend is forecast to continue at estimated rates of customised solu-
7 % annually. The construction of the new systems house will en- tions to customers
able us to supply traditional and high-end rigid polyurethane for- in the region, serv-
mulations from a local source. It will also enable us to leverage ing growing market
our development and production know-how in polyester polyol and segments such as
polyol blends for the fast-growing flexible foam and footwear mar- consumer durables,
kets, as well as pre-polymers for adhesives, coatings and elasto- infrastructure and
mers applications.” automotive. According to the company, the opening of the PU sys-
tems house in Lote further builds on its investments in the region,
following the recently inaugurated Dow India Technology Center (DITC)
in Navi Mumbai, India, housing a dedicated lab for polyurethane ap-
Repi establishes new subsidiary in Thailand plication development that will help accelerate innovation and collab-
oration with customers in the region.
Repi has established the new subsidiary Repi Thai Co. Ltd in
Thailand, which will take over the existing business in the ASEAN www.dow.com
region, both in the Polyurethanes and in the Thermoplastics busi-
ness units. According to Repi, this is another step for the company
to expand its market presence in Asia and Bangkok with a strategic AkzoNobel celebrates 10 years at Ningbo site
location to serve the surrounding countries. The new unit will pro-
vide commercial support and technical service to all clients in the On 21 June 2018, AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals celebrated the
region as well as fast colour development capabilities to serve cus- tenth anniversary of its Ningbo site in China. Since it was inaugurated,
tomers just-in-time. The Repi Group is a family-owned company, the location has grown to be the company’s largest site in China,
founded in 1973. From the headquarters in Northern Italy it has employing more than 500 people. Covering an area of 50 ha, the
been growing over the decades, opening facilities in the USA, Ningbo site houses six manufacturing plants that produce essential
Russia, UK, Thailand and establishing commercial relationships chemicals such as chelates, ethylene amines, cellulosic derivatives,
worldwide. The group’s activities focus on two main business units, organic peroxides, and surfactants. In addition, an expansion is cur-
6 Asian PU Digest – VOL. 2, NO. 3
rently underway to increase the dicumyl peroxide (DCP) plant’s capac- The two companies will work together in the areas of technical ex-
ity to 38,000 t/y by 2019. The company started investing in produc- change, market development, and quality raw material supply. Ac-
tion in China in the early 1990s. Currently, it employs 1,300 people cording to the agreement, BASF and Huafon will jointly promote the
and operates manufacturing facilities at eight locations in the country, growth of the polyurethane market in China, especially in the Western
representing all business activities. region. Additionally, BASF will develop speciality fibre and bio-content
fibre for high-end apparel products with Huafon. In the field of span-
www.akzonobel.com dex, the two companies will strengthen their cooperation in spandex
technology, intermediate products and industrial digitalisation. The
companies will also work together to optimise their raw material re-
“China is a key market for our company and the Ningbo site plays sources.
a pivotal role in achieving our growth targets,” said Werner Fuhr- The two partners’ business relationship stretches back more than two
mann, CEO of AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals. “We are commit- decades. In May 2006, Huafon received the first batch of polytetra-
ted to growing with our customers and will continue to invest in hydrofuran (PTHF) delivered from BASF’s production site in Caojing.
further strengthening our footprint and market positions in the In 2007, Huafon was recognised as BASF’s strategic partner for the
region.” spandex business, the first such agreement by BASF with a custom-
er in China. Since 2006, BASF has helped Huafon transform from a
private family business into a leading public company, especially
through support in the areas of environment, health and safety per-
BASF and Huafon sign cooperation agreement formance.
BASF and Huafon Group Co., Ltd. have signed a strategic cooper- www.basf.com
ation agreement to extend their partnership with initiatives to develop www.huafeng.com/en/
the polyurethane, bio-fiber and spandex markets in China.
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Tosoh establishes holding company in China AkzoNobel to sell Specialty Chemicals business
to Carlyle and GIC
Tosoh Corporation has established Tosoh China Hold-
ings Co., Ltd. in Shanghai, China, as a regional holding company. AkzoNobel announced the sale of 100 % of its Specialty Chemicals
Tosoh owns and operates eleven consolidated subsidiaries in China. business to investors The Carlyle Group and Government of Sin-
They either sell the group’s products or manufacture and sell polyure- gapore Investment Corporation (GIC) for an enterprise value of
thane-related products as well as PVC. As operations expand in the EUR 10.1 billion. According to AkzoNobel, this transaction creates
country, these subsidiaries will gradually be put under the control of two focused businesses – Paints and Coatings, and Specialty Chem-
Tosoh China. icals – as part of its strategy announced in April 2017. The transac-
tion is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be
www.tosoh.com completed before the end of 2018.
www.akzonobel.com
The Tosoh Group comprises over 100 companies worldwide with www.carlyle.com
over 12,000 employees and net sales of JPY 743.0 billion www.gic.com.sg
(~ USD 6.9 billion) in fiscal 2017. The group is one of the largest
chlor-alkali manufacturers in Asia. Tosoh’s petrochemical opera-
tions supply ethylene, polyethylene, and functional polymers, while From the “Polyurethanex 2018” in Moscow
its advanced materials business serves the global semiconductor,
display, and solar industries. From 27 February – 1 March 2018 polyurethane experts met at the
Expocentre Fairgrounds in Moscow, Russia, for the tenth edition of
Polyurethanex, an international exhibition for the PU industry in Rus-
sia. The trade show was organised by Mir-Expo Exhibition Com-
Huntsman honoured with Bronze Supplier Award pany, Ltd. For the first time, the exhibition included the special sec-
by Toyota Boshoku tion “Adhesives And Sealants”. 63 exhibitors from nine different
countries (United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, China, The Netherlands,
Huntsman Polyurethanes’ automotive team has received a Bronze Belarus, Russia, Poland and Turkey) presented their products and
Supplier Award in the Cost category from Toyota Boshoku Eu- services. Among the exhibitors were the following companies: Coves-
rope. The award recognises the company’s help in reducing the tro, Huntsman, Dow Izolan, Cannon Eurasia, Tentonn, R.M.P.A., Bies-
total manufacturing costs in automotive seating applications and terfeld Rus, Chem-Trend, Unikom Service NPP, Hennecke, Vladipur
increasing the in- NVP, Momentive Performance Materials Rus, H&S Anlagentechnik,
dustry competitive- S.P.B. NPF, PPU XXI VEK, Walter Chemie, Impianti Oms, Eigenmann
Hirokazu Kameno (left), President Toyota Boshoku
ness. Working in Europe, and Harvey Haworth, European Sales Man- & Veronelli, and others. The following companies exhibited at the
close partnership, ager Automotive, Huntsman Polyurethanes event for the first time: Depsol Polymers, Defom, Zavod sintanolov,
the two companies Zavolzhskiy Pigment, Interhim, Cona, Kerwood, Chemical Alliance,
Source: Huntsman
have enabled a sig- Qbex Logistics, Lineer Kimya, Macromer, Purplan, Ruskhimset ZAO,
nificant reduction in Techmash, Ekosystem, amongst others. According to the organiser,
manufacturing re- Polyurethanex is recognised as an “UFI Approved Event” by UFI – The
pair/rejection rates Global Association of the Exhibition Industry. The event was held
and an increase in in parallel with the eleventh edition of Composite-Expo, an interna-
line efficiency at tional exhibition on raw materials, equipment and technologies for
Toyota Boshoku’s composites production, which attracted 138 exhibitors from 17 coun-
European manufac- tries. The two events were attended by more than 15,600 visitors,
turing sites. In addi- said Mir-Expo.
tion, the companies
also worked togeth- www.composite-expo.com
er to develop a www.polyurethanex.com
training programme
for the automotive component manufacturer’s European production
team. This exercise was designed to optimise quality and reduce The 11 th Polyurethanex will be held simultaneously with the
failure rates, and to deliver a significant total cost reduction. 12th Composite-Expo from 23 – 25 April 2019 at the Expocentre
Fairgrounds in Moscow, Russia.
www.huntsman.com · www.toyota-boshoku.com
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Global polyester polyol market to grow at CAGR Technology and Products
5.36 % through 2021
According to a market report from TechNavio, the global polyester NCI receives “Technology & Development
polyol market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.36 % during the pe- Award 2017” from Toyota Boshoku
riod 2017 – 2021. One of the major drivers are the superior properties
of polyester polyols, said the analysts. The products are extensively Nippon Cannon
used in manufacturing coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers ( N C I ) has been
(CASE) because of their good properties in finished products such as awarded with the
high tensile, tear, and flex fatigue resistance. In addition, polyester Toyota Boshoku
polyols are said to facilitate higher resistance to oil, grease, solvents, “Technology & De-
and oxidation. The demand for polyester polyols is high in the Asia-Pa- velopment Award
cific region as PU elastomers are extensively used in the footwear in- 2017” for the high
dustry in China. Similarly, aromatic polyester polyols are extensively productivity, flexibil-
used in the construction of energy-efficient buildings in the region. The ity, quality and sta-
report is titled: “Global Polyester Polyol Market 2017 – 2021”. bility of the AX22
mixing head for Source: Cannon
www.technavio.com polyurethanes. In The new AX 22 6+1 components mixing head
designed for multi-hardness automotive seats
August 2014 Can-
non Afros had de-
Songwon enters distribution agreement veloped a six radial + one axial components head model and in No-
with Bodo Möller Chemie Russia vember 2014 – thanks to the NCI collaboration and the Toyota Bo-
shoku industrial development de-
NCI was honoured with the Toyota
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. announced that it has signed an exclu- Boshoku “Technology & Develop-
partment support – the first AX22
sive distribution agreement with Bodo Möller Chemie Russia LLC. ment Award 2017” 6+1 components mixing head
Effective from 1 May 2018, Bodo Möller Chemie Russia will distribute was developed. The main advan-
Source: Cannon
Songwon’s range of polymer stabilisers in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and tages of the head are said to be
Kazakhstan. Based in Moscow, Bodo Möller Chemie Russia is part of its high mixing performance,
the Bodo Möller Chemie Group – a supplier of speciality chemicals for short cycle times, easy installa-
plastics, adhesives, coatings and other industrial sectors. tion, and easy maintenance. Ac-
cording to NCI, the mixing head
www.bm-chemie.ru · www.songwon.com brought Toyota Boshoku huge
advantages and is now used in
several factories to realise
Laader Berg appoints Confortchem as distributor multi-hardness, multi-density
for Egypt seats and backs for all Toyota
vehicles.
The Norwegian manufacturer of flexible PU foam machines Laader
Berg AS announced that it has appointed Confortchem Inc. as www.cannon.com
its sales agent for Egypt. With a sales and service office in Cairo,
Egypt, Confortchem will have responsibility for the sales of Laader
Berg’s Maxfoam and Multimax continuous flexible PU foam ma- Modular IBC station for PU production
chines, along with the company’s mixing system, Pintomax CWP
Flat Top System, Squaremax RS side film system, Cutmax Hennecke has launched a modular Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC)
BC-250A block cutter, multi-trough variable volume/variable width station that simplifies handling of the containers and ensures high pro-
troughs, and the Silicone Mixer for finer cell structure and pin- cess reliability in PU processing. The station was developed especially
hole-free flexible PU foam. Based in Canada, Confortchem is spe- for the use of 1,000 kg drums. Its flexible construction enables assem-
cialised in the supply of raw materials to the PU industry, operating bly by means of a stacker or lifting carriage. Each raw material com-
mostly in Africa. The company offers a wide variety of products, ponent is identified at the station with coloured labelling. The IBC can
including amongst others conventional and speciality polyols, be positioned in a ground-mounted base frame using guide rails and
isocyanates and additives. stops. The stirrer is then released after correct positioning and con-
nection of a hose. At the push of a button, the stirrer drives automati-
www.confortchem.com · www.laaderberg.com cally into the container. When it is completely driven in, the container
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Asian PU Digest – VOL. 2, NO. 3 11also automatically seals airtight. The control can store different proce- also makes the material environmentally friendly, said the company.
dures for conditioning the polyol. It can be programmed, e.g., that at Development is now advancing for new applications to create materials
the beginning of a set time period, the stirrer passes through continu- with unique textures, including a product with low weight but strong
ously at a high speed to homogenise the material. During this period, transparency and a gel with unique softness, said Mitsui Chemicals.
removal of raw ma- Going forward, the company aims to develop new uses with a focus on
terials is blocked. Hennecke’s new IBC station its Mobility, Health Care and Food & Packaging business sectors.
After this time elaps-
es, removal is en- www.mitsuichem.com
abled and the stirrer
enters into preserva-
tion mode with a Foaming simulation of PU systems now also for
slow speed and in- car steering wheels
terval switching.
This guarantees that BASF has expanded its simulation tool Ultrasim so that it can now
the material is al- predict the foaming and curing of the flexible integral PU foam system
ways filled into the Elastofoam I for car steering wheels. According to BASF, the tool can
metering machine in calculate the chemical reactions and flow behaviour of the PU foam at
the same condition- every point in the mould, accounting for process and environmental
Source: Hennecke
ing. During removal, conditions such as local temperature development, pressure and initial
there is a continu- gas concentration as well as special component elements such as the
ous filling level de- metal skeleton and cables. Based on the detailed description of the foam
tection. It is thus system, it is possible to predict the position and size of critical air voids
possible to automatically control the Floatjet as well as the pumps and in the component, to adapt and position air vents correctly, and to design
to display a necessary container change. Optionally, the base frame a stable manufacturing process for steering wheels before the mould is
can be expanded by a frame for placing a collecting basin and a drying built. The flow model also includes part and customer specific process-
cartridge for drying the inflowing air. By separating the IBC station into es, e.g., the mould pivoting during the foaming process. Also in these
individual modules for the reception of polyol and isocyanate IBCs, the cases, the prediction accuracy of the tool regarding flow behaviour and
station can be expanded as desired, with the control always taking air voids has been validated by comparison to manufactured customer
place via the polyol side. components. It also calculates the density distribution. This is crucial for
the feel, i.e., the local hardness of the steering wheel, which is pre-
www.hennecke.com scribed by the car manufacturers. The service enables steering wheel
manufacturers to reduce development cycles, thereby lowering costs,
while at the same time allowing greater functional integration, more
Mitsui Chemicals wins ASJ Technology Award electronics and individual design in steering wheels. It is used by auto-
motive suppliers such as ZF-TRW Automotive Safety Systems.
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. was honoured with the 40th Adhesion Society
of Japan (ASJ) Technology Award for the development and commer- www.basf.com
cialisation of the isocyanate 1,5-Pentamethylene diisocyanate (PDI) – a
plant-derived isocyanate – and the Stabio polyisocyanate curing agent. BASF’s Ultrasim can predict chemical reactions as well as the flow behaviour
The product is used in automotive and plastic coatings and adhesive of the flexible integral PU foam system Elastofoam I for car steering wheels.
products, offering
F. l. t. r.: Hiroshi Takeuchi, Toshihiko Nakagawa,
improved chemical Akio Takemura (ASJ President), Hirokazu Morita,
resistance, abrasion Atsunori Shindo, Satoshi Yamasaki
resistance and
gloss. The high reac-
tivity of Stabio
allows for curing at
lower temperatures
and shorter times,
leading to increased
energy efficiency.
Being plant-derived
(PDI: 70 % biomass) Source: Mitsui Chemicals Source: BASF
12 Asian PU Digest – VOL. 2, NO. 3Hennecke to supply plant for wet shot
and HP-RTM applications to PGTEX
The German machine and plant manufacturer Hennecke recently announced that its participation in the trade
show JEC World 2018 was very successful. The company presented, e.g., a new wide shot dispenser for the wet
shot process, which has been optimised with regard to ease of maintenance and offers new technical functions.
Hennecke said as a result it was awarded a contract for the supply of a combined production plant for wet shot
and HP-RTM applications by the Chinese company PGTEX.
PGTEX has far-reaching plans in the electric mobility sector and The first mixhead is applied as a HP-RTM mixhead and is fixed to a
has set itself the target to offer customised composite solutions mould inside the press to inject the reactive material directly into the
to the market. The plant will be put into operation in the company’s closed mould and thus infiltrate the fibre fabric. The second mixhead
factory near Shanghai, where production will start in 2019 in con- is fitted with the aforementioned wide shot dispenser and is controlled
junction with a by a robot, which in
3,600 t Schuler Hennecke was awarded a contract for the supply of a combined production plant for wet shot and HP-RTM
turn allows a resin to
press. applications to PGTEX at the JEC World 2018. be automatically ap-
plied to the fibre fab-
Headquartered in ric outside the press.
Changzhou, the As is typical for its
company has been plants, the output
given the task of system is particularly
developing a hybrid easy to service, said
carbon fibre/glass Hennecke. For exam-
f i b re re i n f o rc e d ple, an automatic
plastic (CFRP/ raw material ejection
GFRP) hybrid car process supports
body for a Chinese the user in case an
electric car and injector is blocked by
putting it into large- reacted raw material
scale production. inside the nozzle.
PGTEX has exten-
sive exper tise in Thanks to the use of
the production pro- two mixheads, the
cess, as it has customer can switch
been producing between the two tech-
g l a s s f i b re re i n - nologies in a short
forced plastics and changeover time and
the corresponding produce different fi-
fabrics for many Source: Hennecke bre composite com-
years. ponents on one plant.
While the HP-RTM
Hennecke’s high-pressure Streamline metering machine will be the process is primarily used for producing complex 3D components, the wet
heart of the production plant. According to the manufacturer, the shot process is designed for the efficient production of extensive and less
machine has already successfully been supplied and put into opera- complex fibre composite components. Therefore, this guarantees a high
tion over fifty times across the world. Here, the metering system is level of flexibility for the production at PGTEX, said Hennecke.
fitted with a multipoint hydraulic gauge. This enables two mixheads
to be connected within the plant. www.hennecke.com · www.pgtex.cn/en/
Asian PU Digest – VOL. 2, NO. 3 13Sustainable castor bean production
Arkema and partners help over 1,000 Indian farmers
Leading chemical companies helped 1,019 Indian farmers on their way to create a framework for sustainable
castor bean production. Arkema, BASF, Jayant Agro-Organics (a producer of castor oil-based chemicals in India),
and Solidaridad (an international civil society organization) came together for Project ‘Pragati’ (Hindi word for
progress). With this first-of-its-kind initiative globally, the companies are developing a sustainable castor frame-
work titled ‘SuCCESS’ (Sustainable Castor Caring for Environmental & Social Standards).
A baseline survey of more than 1,000 castor farmers was con-
Source: Arkema
ducted in 2016 on issues relating to their productivity, social
impact, environment, health and safety. Based on the initial find-
ings, Project Pragati was launched in May 2016 in Gujarat, India,
as this region produces nearly 70 % of the world’s supply of cas-
tor beans.
The project aims to address these issues with the development of
a sustainability framework designed to evaluate the social, econom-
ic, agronomic, and environmental performance of the Indian castor
farmers.
Key outcomes of the project to date:
• A yield improvement of 55 % vs. the 2016 baseline
• Safety kits and waste storage drums distributed to all 2,700 par- Castor oil, derived from the seeds of castor plants, is used by Arkema to synthesise
the basic building block of PA11.
ticipating farmers
• More than 1,000 hours of classroom training
• Completion of soil and water tests across 41 villages Since its launch, Project Pragati has led to intensive farmer engage-
• Health camps set up in 26 villages ment and adoption of best agricultural practices within the castor
• Five demo plots created for better agricultural practices field de- community. These results have been audited by independent third
monstration party inspection agencies. To date, over 2,700 farmers have been
• More than 2,000 hectares of castor farming are now in accor- trained by the project and 1,019 farmers have now been success-
dance with the project framework fully certified and recognised under the project.
On 2 May 2018, the first ten producer groups, representing the 1,019 castor farmers, were formally awarded their certificates for their achievements in improving the sustain-
ability of their farming practices.
Source: Arkema
14 Asian PU Digest – VOL. 2, NO. 3Arkema is a leading supplier of bio-based polymers derived from capable of meeting the evolving challenges of our world,” said Vir-
castor oil. Its Rilsan polyamide 11 resins and Pebax Rnew thermo- ginie DelCroix, Arkema’s vice president of sustainable development.
plastic elastomers are specified across the world in applications rang- “We are proud to help sustainable castor production take a significant
ing from automotive (i.e. metal replacement for lighter weight), sports step forward.”
shoes and equipment, 3D printing and consumer electronics applica-
tions. Pebax Rnew grades are polyether block amides, where the While the project continues to positively impact the farming commu-
amide block is PA11, compared to standard Pebax grades that have nity, the founders are now considering opening the project for par-
a PA12 block. ticipation to all interested stakeholders to enhance sustainability for
the castor industry within the next twelve months.
“We place sustainable development solutions at the heart of our in-
novation policy and our product offering to provide new solutions www.arkema.com
Covestro launches flagship store on Alibaba
Covestro has started a cooperation with Chinese internet giant Ali ing Chinese economy,” said Dr. Markus Steilemann, Chief Ex-
baba. As of 23 April 2018, the company offers its polymer materials ecutive Officer of Covestro. “For us, China plays a more and more
in a flagship store on 1688.com, an online platform of Alibaba. The important role not only in terms of market size but also with re-
platform is the big- gard to innovation
gest online business- A team of Alibaba and Covestro presses the release button in relevant markets
to-business market- and technologies.
Source: Covestro
place in China. Under With the launch of
the link covestro- an online store on
china.1688.com, Alibaba we follow
polycarbonate as our strategy by in-
well as pre-products novating our busi-
for polyurethane ness models in
foams, coatings and close cooperation
adhesives will be- with our custom-
come available. With ers.”
a maximum quantity
order, the flagship “We want to make
store is more tai- the customer expe-
lored to the needs of rience more con-
small and medium- venient and ef fi-
sized customers. cient. Particularly in
Therefore, transac- a market like China,
tions will be of rela- which is at the fore-
tively small volume. front of digitalisa-
As a start, Covestro tion, we need to be
will offer around 50 products on the Chinese online platform. The sec- where the customers are and will be. 1688.com is that place,”
ond wave of products to launch is already in planning. The company added Xiaobin Zhong, Head of Commercial Operations for the
announced that new forms of online commerce will contribute up to Coatings, Adhesives and Specialties business of Covestro in the
EUR 1 billion in accumulated sales until the end of 2019. Asia Pacific region.
“Digitalisation rapidly changes customer needs and preferences www.alibaba.com
and offers new business opportunities, especially in the fast grow- www.covestro.com
Asian PU Digest – VOL. 2, NO. 3 15Technology pioneers – 50 years of
Reaction Process Machinery at KraussMaffei
Numerous technological milestones characterise the development
This year, KraussMaffei’s Reaction Process Machinery (RPM) celebrates not only the 180th anniversary of Krauss-
Maffei as a whole but also its own jubilee. In 1968 – exactly 50 years ago – its first specialised clamping unit
with two rotation axes for processing polyurethane was introduced to the market. This launch triggered a de-
velopment resulting in a wide variety of products and processes thanks to which it has been possible to further
improve the performance capacity of PU components and other matrix systems.
Milestones in development in the portfolio. The first mould carriers (“Moon-Swing”) were intro-
duced to the market in 1968 together with PU systems from Bayer.
“We look back with pride on 50 years of reaction process machinery. With the development of the first self-cleaning mixing head in 1970,
During this period, with its numerous new technologies and process- which operated on the high-pressure counterflow injection principle,
es KraussMaffei made a decisive impact and promoted the develop-
ment of reaction process machinery all over the world”, explained
Synergies from injection moulding and Reaction Process Machinery: During the Color-
Nicolas Beyl, President of the segment Reaction Process Machinery Form process, the thermoplastic mould base body is flow-coated in the second cycle
and Managing Director of KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH. with PU or polyurea.
At the beginning of the 1960s KraussMaffei had already been a
supplier of injection moulding machines for several years; in 1967
an idea emerged to not only process thermoplastics but also to
include the processing of duroplastic systems such as polyurethane
One of the first KraussMaffei shearing mould carriers (manufactured approx. in 1969)
Source: KraussMaffei
Source: KraussMaffei
The CCM process developed by KraussMaffei refines premium quality scratch-resistant
coated components for automotive interiors in a single step
Source: KraussMaffei
16 Asian PU Digest – VOL. 2, NO. 3KraussMaffei set the first milestone. The low-pressure technology “The development of the ColorForm process is an excellent tes-
that had established itself on the market up to that point was ex- timony to the unique system competence of KraussMaffei. As
tended by a process that also made the discontinuous production one of the few suppliers on the market, we offer all three tech-
of parts in shot operation possible. In the late 1970s, the first car nologies that are decisive for this process: Injection moulding
seats made of moulded foam were produced in series using this machinery, reaction process machinery and automation from a
process. single source. These synergies combined with good cooperation
of the teams are important elements of the sustained success
Nor did the development come to halt in following years. New of KraussMaffei”, explained Nicolas Beyl. “We also expect devel-
technologies for new applications were added continuously. The opment at KraussMaffei Reaction Process Machinery to continue
subject of R-RIM (Reinforced Reaction Injection Moulding) for the in the coming years. Two of the latest milestones in the area of
furniture industry, for example, was a focal point in the 1970s. By composites, for example, are wetmoulding, a particularly cost-ef-
the 1980s, the new subject was Ny-RIM, the processing of capro- ficient alternative in comparison to the classic RTM process in
lactam. KraussMaffei also put this experience to use in the 2010s which the complete preforming process is omitted, or the iPul
when developing the T-RTM (Thermoplastic Resin Transfer Mould- pultrusion systems.”
ing) process.
Mould and trimming technology extend portfolio
Focus on composites and innovative surface
processes An important step in the expansion of system expertise at Krauss-
Maffei Reaction Process Machinery was taken in 2005. The two
The 1990s and the following years were characterised by new tech- new locations in Viersen and Georgsmarienhütte, Germany, sup-
nologies for fibre-reinforced lightweight construction. KraussMaffei plement the portfolio with the areas moulding tool construction
set a highlight here, for example, with LFI technology (Long Fiber In- and trimming technology. Since then, KraussMaffei has been pro-
jection), which permits the production of particularly large compo- viding its customers with turnkey solutions for automotive interi-
nents such as engine hoods for harvesters and other agricultural ors and can actively participate in the project management during
machines. A further important trend in this period was the develop- the vehicle development at a significantly earlier stage. The
ment of innovative surface processes. Milestones at this time in- moulds made at the Georgsmarienhütte location are suited to
cluded, for example, Clear Coat Moulding (CCM) developed by manufacturing flexible foam, solid foam, semi-solid foam or soft
KraussMaffei – a process for flow-coating of wooden surfaces in integral foam. Viersen, the location in charge of trimming technol-
automobile construction – or the ColorForm process in which a ther- ogy, supplies conventional punch presses as well as the flexible
moplastic basic body is flow-coated with polyurethane to achieve processes configured as robot-guided milling and cold knife
haptic effects or a particularly high-gloss surface finish. solutions.
The KraussMaffei TechCenter offers a globally unique research and development landscape for Reaction Process
Machinery and fibre-reinforced lightweight construction The mainstay of KraussMaffei
Group
From humble beginnings 50 years ago,
KraussMaffei Reaction Process Machinery
nowadays is one of the three main pillars of
KraussMaffei Group and currently produces
around 300 plants per year. This should be
expanded in the future.
“We regard the continuously changing re-
quirements as a stimulus for the develop-
ment of new technologies and innovations
and intend to use this to strengthen and build
on our market position – entirely in line with
the motto Technology Pioneers”, added Nico-
las Beyl.
Source: KraussMaffei www.kraussmaffei.com
Asian PU Digest – VOL. 2, NO. 3 17Great success of CIFM / interzum
guangzhou 2018 spreads optimism
in China’s furniture production market
The CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2018 – one of Asia’s most influential furniture production, woodworking ma-
chinery and interior decor trade fairs – closed on a high note on 31 March 2018. The event covered an area of
150,000 m2, with a total of 1,459 exhibitors, including 340 companies from abroad. According to the organ-
isers, Koelnmesse and China Foreign Trade Centre (Group), the four-day event attracted participation from a total
of 132 countries and regions, and registered a record of 89,858 visitors – an increase of about 7.8 % over the
previous year. The number of buyers from mature markets such as Malaysia and South Korea as well as emerg-
ing markets including India and Pakistan also recorded significant growth.
An independent survey was commissioned by the organisers on ex- visitors is huge and they are from all over the world. I’ve received
hibitors and visitors during the exhibition period to understand the visitors from over 20 countries, such as Vietnam, Australia, Canada
latest status of the furniture production market. Results show opti- and India. In addition, the quality of the visitors is also excellent,” said
mism on the industry’s prospects this year. Aykut Engin, business promotion manager of Beta Kimya San ve
Ticaret AS from Turkey.
The top two reasons for visiting the event was “seeking new suppli-
ers” (62 %) and “looking to become an agent” (37 %). Nearly half Regional manager Erik Camani of Italy-based Cinetto F.lli S.r.l.
(48 %) of the surveyed buyers were at the event for hardware and expressed similar sentiments: “There are just so many visitors and
component for furniture and cabinet. In addition, functional hardware this far exceeds my expectations. 70 % of them are from China, and
is expected to be the focal point of the industry and is thought to 30 % come from overseas. Most of them are furniture manufacturers,
possess the highest potential for market growth. 86 % of the re- and there is also no lack of representatives from big brands. This
spondents also said a resounding “yes” when asked if they would year, our booth is in the Custom Furniture Suppliers Zone and I very
return for the next edition – a 14 % jump from 2017, cementing CIFM much agree with this concept. interzum guangzhou is a very impor-
/ interzum guangzhou’s competitiveness as the region’s leading trade tant platform for our promotion in Asia. We will continue to exhibit
platform for furniture production, said the organisers. next year.”
“As the biggest furniture production trade fair for the Asian region, “Over the years, I can see that the exhibition has been constantly
interzum guangzhou is of great value for gaining insights into both improving. We’ve found numerous trusted partners at interzum guang-
the product trends and future development of the industry. Coupled
with China being the world’s largest furniture production base and
consumer market with the greatest growth potential, interzum guang- Impression from CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2018
zhou has long been the most efficient trading platform for overseas Source: Koelnmesse
brands to enter the China market. Our survey results are also very
heartening with positive industry outlook and unprecedented partici-
pant approval rating,” said Keith Tsui, Managing Director of
Koelnmesse China.
The new Custom Furniture Supplier Zone was a major crowd puller
which saw manufacturers with superior raw materials and novel de-
sign gather under one roof. Besides functional hardware, the furniture
lighting also proved to be the other segment to see exponential ex-
pansion.
“It’s our first time exhibiting in China. I’m extremely happy with the
exhibition and it’s very important for our company. The number of
18 Asian PU Digest – VOL. 2, NO. 3zhou and hope that the show will become even better,” said frequent • Magnerest (Boyteks Tekstil)
buyer Zolotarev Vitaly of Import Group from Russia. • Knitted Mattress Ticking (Comfytex)
• High glossy Two Component Waterborne Polyurethane Wood Coa-
Yet another bright spot, the inaugural “20 plus 20 Annual List – inter- ting (Covestro)
zum guangzhou Outstanding Furniture Accessories“, initiated by show • Slim Double Wall Drawer Box (Cossla)
organisers to actively recognise and encourage innovative brands • Target (Italiana Ferramenta)
and products in the furniture manufacturing field, saw nominations • High Gloss 3D PETG Furniture Film (Klöckner Pentaplast)
from exhibitors to vie for the top 20 most influential and innovative • Latex Mattress – L’A Dome (Lien A)
furniture accessories accolade for 2017 – 2018. • Linak Electric Height Adjustable System For Office Desks (Linak)
• Recliner Mechanism (Lion Rock | Confer)
After several rounds of screening by the organising committee and a • NJ27 Series / Easy Down (Nan Juen | Repon)
foreign expert consultant team, an award ceremony was held to hon- • Enjoy Type Double-motor R2 H-set (Octo)
our the companies behind the winning products. In addition, a special • Lever Switch (Okin)
feature display area was set up, which was available to visitors free • Renolit Box (Renolit)
of charge throughout the entire duration of the exhibition. • Digital Printing Paper (Schattdecor)
• Materia (Sige)
2017 – 2018 Annual List Finalists: • T-type Glissando (Titus)
• Luxe-Zenit-Syncron (Alvic) • Self Closing Set Silento Chiusura (ZIMMER)
• Airmaster (Aydin Tekstil)
• BD Cloud (Bekaert Deslee Textiles) www.interzum-guangzhou.com
Call for Papers: PU Tech Innovation Day
The Indian Polyurethane Association (IPUA) is organising a tance recently. Innovations pertaining to these areas of PU research
“PU Tech Innovation Day” on 28 September 2018 in Mumbai, India, are also welcome, said IPUA.
which will focus on the current state and future prospects of polyure-
thane innovations, industrial processes and technologies. The asso- As IPUA is a professional organisation in India, the subjects of papers
ciation has issued a Call for Papers to be presented at the event. should be techno-commercial in nature, said the association. The
According to the IPUA, the aim of this innovation day is to provide a commercial viability of the innovations should also be considered and
platform for industrialists, academics and associated personnel to discussed in the presentations. Innovations that have taken place in
identify and explore the challenges, opportunities and solutions that India or new developments that can have a substantial effect on the
promote the use of polyurethane-based systems, wherever they can Indian polyurethane industry are also of great importance for discus-
be used due to their versatile properties. sion, said IPUA.
The IPUA invites the submission of abstracts (and eventually full pa- Important dates:
pers) in all areas of polyurethane research, technology and applica- • Abstract submission: The abstract (limited to 350 words) should
tions. Possible topics to be discussed at the event include, amongst be submitted by 7 July 2018
others: • Acceptance of the abstract: The acceptance of the submitted
• New findings in the areas of polyurethane coatings, adhesives, abstracts will be announced by 25 July 2018
sealants and elastomers (CASE) • Submission of the complete manuscript: The full manuscript should
• Novel processing techniques in diversified areas of applications, be submitted by 25 August 2018.
such as new polyurethane composites, gradual advancement in
techniques like reaction injection moulding (RIM), pultrusion etc.
• New equipment or methods of using the existing polyurethane
materials in a cost-effective manner Contact:
• Research findings in auxiliary areas such as new blowing agents, Indian Polyurethane Association
release agents for moulded PU foams etc. Tel. +91 11 41556163
E-mail : secretary@ipua.in
Due to environmental concerns, the concepts of recycling, biodegra- Internet www.ipua.in
dability and biocompatibility of polyurethanes have gained in impor-
Asian PU Digest – VOL. 2, NO. 3 19R. Kohlstrung, T. Engels, N. Schlingloff
Multi-substrate
polyurethane adhesives
Bonding technologies for automotive lightweight designs
Over the recent years the automotive industry has successfully proceed-
Dr.-Ing. Rainer Kohlstrung ed to build lighter vehicles with more fuel-efficient engines to significantly
rainer.kohlstrung@henkel.com reduce fleet consumption. In this context, industry experts assume that
Adhesives Technologies – Technical Manager metal will remain the primary material for vehicle structures. However,
new high-strength steel grades are finding their way into vehicle struc-
Dr. Thomas Engels tures. Metals with low density such as aluminum and even magnesium are
Adhesives Technologies increasing in demand – as are polymer materials such as fiber-reinforced
composites. Fueled by the importance of those very diverse materials,
Dipl.-Ing. Nicole Schlingloff questions regarding bonding technology enter the center stage of the
Adhesives Technologies – Head of laboratory discussion. Modern lightweight designs require new bonding technologies
structural PU systems in addition to new adhesive materials especially tailored to overcome
local stresses in the bond lines of the new car body designs made up of a
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Düsseldorf, Germany multitude of different panel materials.
www.henkel.com
All figures and tables, unless otherwise stated, have
been kindly provided by the authors.
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