TPU – Combitech Italia

May 19, 2026

Advanced Materials, Innovation, Manufacturing, Material News, Thermoplastics, TPU, Trade Fairs admin

Lubrizol and IMCD to Showcase TPU Specialties in Plastpol Including Halogen-Free TPU in Wire & Cable Applications

Lubrizol has announced that IMCD will be exhibiting Lubrizol's industrial thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) solutions at Plastpol trade show from May 19-22 in Poland. IMCD distributes Lubrizol's TPU across Europe through its regional network to bring together innovative materials with hands-on expertise, helping manufacturers navigate the challenges of rapidly changing markets.

May 14, 2026

Advanced Materials, Asia, Environment, Footwear, Innovation, Sustainable Materials, TPU admin

BASF Officially Launches New High-Performance Elastollan® TPU Portfolio with Reduced Product Carbon Footprint (ReducedPCF)

The new product portfolio primarily targets core sectors including footwear materials, sports and leisure, as well as wires and cables. First launched in Shanghai, the new lineup underpins BASF's regional strategy of “local production for local markets” in Asia-Pacific. It enables a 10–30% reduction in product carbon footprint (PCF) while maintaining identical mechanical properties to...