The Urethane Blog
September 20, 2019
Covestro AG
The Innovation Centre Japan (ICJ), said Covestro in a 19-Sept statement to PNE, has completed the upgrade to become a safer site enabling, closer collaboration with customers, particularly in the automotive and construction sectors.
The lab’s optimized machine portfolio includes a “high output” polyurethanes (PU) press machine with a power assist device for larger PU panel prototyping.
The facility also features a PU spray foam room to evaluate its processing performance under hot (summer) and cold (winter) condition.
A 600-tonne press PU machine with robot assist has also been installed to make larger auto interior prototypes, while a larger painting booth, which can control temperature and humidity, has been allocated especially to water-borne coatings.
A “Customer Experience Centre Lounge” has also been incorporated in the lab to create value innovation in partnership with Japanese customers, according to Covestro.
The center, currently a Covestro-owned entity, started as the technical division of Japanese joint venture Sumika Covestro Urethane, which marked its 50th anniversary at the beginning of September. Covestro’s polyurethanes and coating, adhesive and specialties business units have been conducting technical research at the lab since 1971. The business unit polycarbonates started its R&D operations at the site in 2009.
“The renewal of the Innovation Centre Japan lab area will enable closer and more intensive cooperation with global leading companies in Japan. The joint innovation power is a main driver for our success in key industries,” said Markus Steilemann, CEO of Covestro, who celebrated the lab inauguration with the Japanese team.
https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/covestro-upgrades-japanese-research-center
September 20, 2019
Covestro upgrades Japanese research center
Covestro AG
The Innovation Centre Japan (ICJ), said Covestro in a 19-Sept statement to PNE, has completed the upgrade to become a safer site enabling, closer collaboration with customers, particularly in the automotive and construction sectors.
The lab’s optimized machine portfolio includes a “high output” polyurethanes (PU) press machine with a power assist device for larger PU panel prototyping.
The facility also features a PU spray foam room to evaluate its processing performance under hot (summer) and cold (winter) condition.
A 600-tonne press PU machine with robot assist has also been installed to make larger auto interior prototypes, while a larger painting booth, which can control temperature and humidity, has been allocated especially to water-borne coatings.
A “Customer Experience Centre Lounge” has also been incorporated in the lab to create value innovation in partnership with Japanese customers, according to Covestro.
The center, currently a Covestro-owned entity, started as the technical division of Japanese joint venture Sumika Covestro Urethane, which marked its 50th anniversary at the beginning of September. Covestro’s polyurethanes and coating, adhesive and specialties business units have been conducting technical research at the lab since 1971. The business unit polycarbonates started its R&D operations at the site in 2009.
“The renewal of the Innovation Centre Japan lab area will enable closer and more intensive cooperation with global leading companies in Japan. The joint innovation power is a main driver for our success in key industries,” said Markus Steilemann, CEO of Covestro, who celebrated the lab inauguration with the Japanese team.
https://www.plasticsnews.com/news/covestro-upgrades-japanese-research-center
September 19, 2019
SES Foam Acquires State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Plant in Spring, Texas
SPRING, Texas – September 18, 2019 – ( Newswire.com )
SES Foam LLC is proud to announce the acquisition of a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Spring, Texas, USA. “This represents a tremendous increase in SES’s production capacity, this additional capacity will enable SES to continue the growth we have enjoyed since the creation of our company”, says Charles Valentine, President of SES Foam. “We view the investment in an additional first-class manufacturing facility as part of our continued commitment to the spray foam industry and to our customer base. The acquisition will greatly increase SES’s ability to supply the spray foam market in support of the tremendous growth we have achieved over these last few years.” SES will also continue operations in St. Louis, Missouri.
The plant has been in the business of producing spray foam for several decades initially being part of Polythane System Inc and then being purchased by the Bayer Corporation running as part of Bayer’s commitment to the systems market as BaySystems NA. The plant has undergone significant upgrades under the ownership of industry leaders Bayer, Covestro, Accella and most recently Carlisle. SES is honored to continue the investment in excellence.
As a leading product innovator in the spray foam market, SES will take pride in world class manufacturing and our continued push for constant high-quality production. “Excellence in product manufacturing and quality are just part of our strategic plan,” says Jose Luna Vice President of Technology. “We are very excited for the next great round of innovation. Time will show that SES is truly a pivotal influence in the spray foam industry.”
SES Foam has a storied history of innovation in the spray foam industry, being the first company to formulate a sucrose based foam with SucraSeal, the first spray foam insulation to be certified by the USDA for its high bio-based content (up to 25%). SucraSeal also passes the ICC ES AC 377 Appendix X Fire Test uncoated, a milestone that many competitors have unsuccessfully attempted to copy. SES also offers Nexseal and Nexseal LE, universally certified closed cell spray foams that utilize Honeywell’s Ultra-Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) Solstice Liquid Blowing Agent, and provide impressive consistency and quality across commercial and residential applications. SES has recently announced their latest innovation with EasySeal, a new No-Mix open cell spray foam that guarantees the highest yields in the industry.
“This is another milestone in our continued commitment to excellence for our customers, for whom we are extremely thankful,” says Robert Allen SES’s Director of Sales. “This investment is just another statement we are making to support the profitability of our customers by providing innovative, quality products!“ SES Foam assumes the operation of the facility and all employees, saving local jobs and serving as a proud member of the local area commerce.
About SES Foam: Headquartered in Spring, Texas with service to key MSAs and regions within NAFTA and key overseas markets. SES is committed to product quality, manufacturing excellence and providing first class customer service. SES takes pride in customer support and partnership to increase our customer base’s bottom line.
https://www.state-journal.com/news/world_news/ses-foam-acquires-state-of-the-art-manufacturing-plant-in/article_f62fcd98-839d-5b36-9e61-42152004a47f.html
September 19, 2019
SES Foam Acquires State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Plant in Spring, Texas
SPRING, Texas – September 18, 2019 – ( Newswire.com )
SES Foam LLC is proud to announce the acquisition of a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Spring, Texas, USA. “This represents a tremendous increase in SES’s production capacity, this additional capacity will enable SES to continue the growth we have enjoyed since the creation of our company”, says Charles Valentine, President of SES Foam. “We view the investment in an additional first-class manufacturing facility as part of our continued commitment to the spray foam industry and to our customer base. The acquisition will greatly increase SES’s ability to supply the spray foam market in support of the tremendous growth we have achieved over these last few years.” SES will also continue operations in St. Louis, Missouri.
The plant has been in the business of producing spray foam for several decades initially being part of Polythane System Inc and then being purchased by the Bayer Corporation running as part of Bayer’s commitment to the systems market as BaySystems NA. The plant has undergone significant upgrades under the ownership of industry leaders Bayer, Covestro, Accella and most recently Carlisle. SES is honored to continue the investment in excellence.
As a leading product innovator in the spray foam market, SES will take pride in world class manufacturing and our continued push for constant high-quality production. “Excellence in product manufacturing and quality are just part of our strategic plan,” says Jose Luna Vice President of Technology. “We are very excited for the next great round of innovation. Time will show that SES is truly a pivotal influence in the spray foam industry.”
SES Foam has a storied history of innovation in the spray foam industry, being the first company to formulate a sucrose based foam with SucraSeal, the first spray foam insulation to be certified by the USDA for its high bio-based content (up to 25%). SucraSeal also passes the ICC ES AC 377 Appendix X Fire Test uncoated, a milestone that many competitors have unsuccessfully attempted to copy. SES also offers Nexseal and Nexseal LE, universally certified closed cell spray foams that utilize Honeywell’s Ultra-Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) Solstice Liquid Blowing Agent, and provide impressive consistency and quality across commercial and residential applications. SES has recently announced their latest innovation with EasySeal, a new No-Mix open cell spray foam that guarantees the highest yields in the industry.
“This is another milestone in our continued commitment to excellence for our customers, for whom we are extremely thankful,” says Robert Allen SES’s Director of Sales. “This investment is just another statement we are making to support the profitability of our customers by providing innovative, quality products!“ SES Foam assumes the operation of the facility and all employees, saving local jobs and serving as a proud member of the local area commerce.
About SES Foam: Headquartered in Spring, Texas with service to key MSAs and regions within NAFTA and key overseas markets. SES is committed to product quality, manufacturing excellence and providing first class customer service. SES takes pride in customer support and partnership to increase our customer base’s bottom line.
https://www.state-journal.com/news/world_news/ses-foam-acquires-state-of-the-art-manufacturing-plant-in/article_f62fcd98-839d-5b36-9e61-42152004a47f.html
September 18, 2019
Fire at Huntsman Polyurethanes Systems House in Turkey
ISTANBUL, Turkey, Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — This morning at approximately 11.14 a.m. local time, a fire started in a non-manufacturing area at the Huntsman EMA systems house in the Leather Organized Industrial Zone, Istanbul, Turkey. All employees and contractors are safe and accounted for and monitoring for any offsite environmental impacts is underway.
The fire began in an outside area and spread to the main factory and an adjacent commercial property. Both sites have been evacuated and the local fire service is currently working to control the blaze. Local media has reported that two firefighters were injured responding to the fire.
“Our first priority is the wellbeing of the fire crews, and of our neighbors and employees, who have been sent home for their safety,” said Steen Weien Hansen, Vice President Europe, Africa, India and Middle East.
The systems house produces polyols and blends polyols that are used in the manufacture of polyurethanes products. Customers will be supplied from other Huntsman facilities, as required. Huntsman carries adequate insurance coverage and does not expect the financial impact of the fire to be material.
https://ir.huntsman.com/news-releases/detail/418/fire-at-huntsman-polyurethanes-systems-house-in-turkey
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