The application of polymers on stainless steel is a technologically advanced approach that significantly enhances the material’s properties, particularly in terms of corrosion resistance, durability, and versatility. This fusion of polymer science with metallurgy has opened new avenues in various industrial and consumer applications.
Tag: polymers
BASF expands Belgian plant
BASF is expanding the capacity of its MDI plant (diphenylmethane diiso-cyanate) in Antwerp, Belgium, from a current level of 230,000 metric tons per year to 320,000 metric tons per year from 2003 onwards.
Shanghai chemical project
China's Cabinet, the State Council, has approved the feasibility study of a Sino-foreign chemical complex to be built in Shanghai.
Ticona expands capacity
Ticona, the technical polymers unit of Celanese AG, has expanded its North American compounding capability by adding 20% more capacity at its plant in Shelby, NC, and 30% more capacity at its plant in Florence, Kentucky, USA.
Fibre expansion in The Netherlands
Kvaerner has signed a contract valued at approximately EUR 15 million with Teijin Twaron, one of the world's largest producers of high-performance fibres.
Antimicrobial-treated stainless
AK Steel will unveil food equipment manufactured with its steel coated with an antimicrobial compound at the National Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, being held 19–22 May at Chicago's McCormick Place.
