<![CDATA[AV Press]]> /press/ en Sun, 27 Apr 2025 21:03:03 +0200 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:01:31 +0100 <![CDATA[AV Press]]> https://content.presspage.com/clients/150_2529.png /press/ 144 Pushing boundaries with up-to-date train interiors /press/pushing-boundaries-with-up-to-date-train-interiors/ /press/pushing-boundaries-with-up-to-date-train-interiors/385856More individuality, comfort and safety inside the train

]]>“The Future of Mobility”: Under this motto, the InnoTrans trade fair to be held in Berlin, Germany, from September 18 to 21 will be devoted to the future of transport technology. Not only today's growing mobility and the trend towards mobile work, but also increasingly busy roads and a rising environmental awareness are promoting the switch to trains and buses. These public transport services are not as energy-hungry as cars, trucks, and airplanes, they emit less CO2, and help prevent traffic congestion. 

Regardless of whether traveling long distance or commuting to and from work: Customers are placing ever greater demands on the interior furnishing of trains. The passengers want a robust, innovative, and appealing design. They want comfortable seats and clean and easy-to-clean surfaces to give them a feeling of well-being. But the interior should also be functional in order to accommodate baby carriages, baggage, and bicycles, as well as to allow a seamless network. What is required are affordable and environmentally friendly solutions that also guarantee the safety of the passengers.

Safety has priority
AV is a leading provider of polycarbonate solutions that combine many of these characteristics together. At the InnoTrans at Stand 506 in Hall 3.1, the company will present blends with this plastic that are not only sturdy and aesthetic, but also satisfy the high requirements of EN 45545, the European fire protection standard for railway vehicles. This way, plastics make their contribution to ensuring passenger safety. 

The product Bayblend® FR411 MT, for example, is a filler-reinforced modified polycarbonate that meets the requirements of this European standard with respect to flame propagation, thermal release, and smoke density and toxicity for R1 applications according to hazard level HL2 up to a wall thickness of two millimeters. 

To address the need of the railway industry for a material for higher wall thicknesses, AV has developed the trial product Bayblend® TP2139, which meets the fire protection requirements named above even up to a layer thickness of three millimeters. 
 
Pioneering interior design
“The two products are highly versatile in use for walls and seats, as well as in electrical installations,” says Klaus Kraner, expert for the interior furnishing of buses and trains at AV's Polycarbonates Segment. “The components manufactured from them are lightweight and do not require painting, as the material is dyed during plate production,” explains Klaus Kraner. 

There are virtually no limits for designers when it comes to shaping and coloring. This also applies to the design of surfaces, which can have a smooth or high gloss finish, but also a grained or textured finish. Moreover, polycarbonate is permeable to radio signals and therefore ideally suitable for the installation of antennas and sensors. 

The plates can be manufactured with environmentally friendly and efficient extrusion technologies. They are long-lasting and can be recycled at the end of their useful life.

About AV:
With 2017 sales of EUR 14.1 billion, AV is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, construction, wood processing and furniture, and electrical and electronics industries. Other sectors include sports and leisure, cosmetics, health and the chemical industry itself. AV has 30 production sites worldwide and employs approximately 16,200 people (calculated as full-time equivalents) at the end of 2017.

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]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +0200 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2529/500_fallback-image.png?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2529/fallback-image.png?10000 The football world as the guest in Europe's third largest stadium /press/the-football-world-as-the-guest-in-europes-third-largest-stadium/ /press/the-football-world-as-the-guest-in-europes-third-largest-stadium/385701After four years of renovation, the venerable Luzhniki Olympic Stadium comes back to life for the 2018 World Cup in Moscow. It has 81,000 seats, 2,000 VIP seats and 2,500 media seats. It was the setting for the opening match and some preliminary games, further matches for the round of 16, the semi-finals and the final match will also take place here. 

During the reconstruction phase, the arena received new grandstand roofing with multiwall sheets made of Makrolon® polycarbonate from AV. The idea was no coincidence: even the old roofing was made of this high-tech plastic. Even after years of use, the panels showed only barely visible scratches and slight loss of color. When the stadium was renovated for the World Cup from 2015, the positive experience led to the decision to use AV's high-tech product once again. 

Large-area roofing
Around 36,000 square meters are covered with 25 millimeters thick, white-colored multiwall sheets. Some 30 trucks were needed to safely transport the panels with a width of 1.20 meters and a length of 9.80 meters to Moscow.

The X-structure of the Makrolon® multiwall sheet ensures high stability in all kinds of weather and withstands even high snow loads of up to one ton per square meter. Thanks to new additives and a special UV coating, the polycarbonate sheets are guaranteed to be protected from weathering for 25 years. Another advantage are the very good fire classification. 

A lightweight that saves costs
Cost savings of 40 to 45 percent are another advantage in comparison to a glass roof construction. Polycarbonate sheets have a lower weight, making it easier to transport and process with much less effort. The substructures, mostly made of metal or aluminum, can also be designed in a more sophisticated way.

Solid and multiwall sheets made of polycarbonate have already proven their worth in stadium construction and many other large-scale projects. In Germany, numerous new or renovated sports facilities bear impressive testimony to the abundant possibilities of Makrolon® sheets. Many other countries around the world, such as China, Poland, Brazil, Romania and Austria, also have examples of their application diversity.

Great history
The Luzhniki Stadium was opened in 1956. It was the venue for numerous Russian and international sports competitions, including the 1980 Olympic Games, as well as a stage for concerts by internationally renowned artists. 

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With 2017 sales of EUR 14.1 billion, AV is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, construction, wood processing and furniture, and electrical and electronics industries. Other sectors include sports and leisure, cosmetics, health and the chemical industry itself. AV has 30 production sites worldwide and employs approximately

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]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0200 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2529/500_2018-070-569219.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2529/2018-070-569219.jpg?10000 A versatile plastic for glasses /press/a-versatile-plastic-for-glasses/ /press/a-versatile-plastic-for-glasses/385728Lens manufacturer Jiangsu Sigo Optical relies on polycarbonate from AV

]]>Polycarbonate is an ideal lens material for corrective eyeglasses and sunglasses: It is lightweight, impact resistant, durable and comfortable. However, not all polycarbonate for eyewear applications is created equal. AV has developed special lens-quality grades of its Makrolon® polycarbonate which are characterized by excellent optical properties, high mechanical strength, toughness and comfort.

When original equipment manufacturer Jiangsu Sigo Optical Co., Ltd. (“Jiangsu Sigo Optical”) decided to upgrade the polycarbonate material used for its corrective and sunglass lenses, it turned to AV Makrolon® polycarbonate resins for improved optical purity and production yield.

High optical purity grade
For corrective lenses, Jiangsu Sigo Optical utilizes Makrolon® DP1-1821 polycarbonate, which is formulated specifically for the ophthalmic market. Available in clear tints, the material offers a number of advantages for corrective lenses including high optical purity, transmission and scatter resistance and UV stabilization. In processing, the material is distinguished by its high viscosity and easy release from the mold. 

For outdoor activities, sunglasses provide UV protection, impact-resistance and style. Makrolon® LQ2887 polycarbonate, a new optical grade, is used for high-performance sunglass lenses from Jiangsu Sigo Optical. The abbreviation “LQ” stands for “lens quality”.

UV protection included 
Importantly, Makrolon® LQ2887 polycarbonate provides UV protection from wavelengths up to 400 nanometers (nm), which blocks both energy-rich UVA and UVB rays. The product offers thin and fashionable, yet impact resistant lenses, and is appropriate for outdoor sports such as mountain biking and beach volleyball. UV protection is especially effective in beach and snow environments where water and snow strongly reflect harmful UV rays.

Owing to its medium viscosity and easy release from the mold, the product is easy to process. In addition to supplying the materials, AV also offers valuable technical assistance.

Rapid scale-up of a new product
“Our ophthalmic lens branded as Sigo+ meets the global market’s quality requirements with stable growth in export sales, thanks to the high productivity and low impurity quality of Makrolon® polycarbonate from AV,” explains Liu Jianzhong, General Manager, Jiangsu Sigo Optical Co., Ltd. “The project team had AV’s full support, which helped them scale up the new material on production lines just in three months.”

The successful product launch was also noted by Marina Lee, Senior Marketing Manager, Medical and Consumer Products – Polycarbonates, Asia Pacific, AV (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd. “We worked closely with Jiangsu Sigo Optical and provided on-site technical support to ensure the process of qualifying the high-quality AV materials went smoothly. As a result, the use of Makrolon® LQ2887 polycarbonate in the sunglass lenses provides outstanding UV performance with protection to 400 nanometers,” she explained.

Attendees at the 32nd International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries (CHINAPLAS 2018), April 24-27, in Shanghai, China, will receive more information about AV´s medical applications and materials in Hall 7.2, Booth no. D41.

About AV:
With 2017 sales of EUR 14.1 billion, AV is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, construction, wood processing and furniture, and electrical and electronics industries. Other sectors include sports and leisure, cosmetics, health and the chemical industry itself. AV has 30 production sites worldwide and employs approximately 16,200 people (calculated as full-time equivalents) at the end of 2017.

About Sigo: 
Jiangsu Sigo Optical Co., Ltd. was founded in 1998. Its factory locates in Danyang, which is the base of lens manufacture in China, mainly engages in manufacturing and selling all kinds of resin lenses, such as single vision lenses, tinted lenses, bifocal lenses, photochromic lenses, semi-finished lenses and so on. Meanwhile, more and more new types will be introduced into worldwide market continuously. Since 2005, its products have been exported to more than 80 countries – USA, Europe, South America and Southeast Asia, etc. With the hard-work of R&D team and over 300 workers, Sigo optical company is not only in a leadership position of manufacturing but also in designing safer, healthier and more fashionable lenses. To learn more, please visit . 

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]]>Chemical resistance and flame retardancy are key factors in material selection for medical equipment housings. AV offers a range of medical-grade materials that help today’s medical device manufacturers meet physical, chemical and environmental requirements.

Makroblend® M4000 FR PC+PBT blend offers flame retardancy of V-0 at a thickness of 2 millimeters in the UL94 safety of flammability standard of Underwriters Laboratories, and 5VA at a thickness of 3 millimeters, and has superior chemical resistance. 

Special requirements
The material is appropriate for skin contact applications and is biocompatible according to ISO 10993-5 (Cytotoxicity) and ISO10993-10 (Irritation and Sensitization). Other advantages include high toughness, reduced susceptibility to stress cracking, good flowability and high tensile modulus.

Due to these outstanding properties, Merz Pharma (), a global aesthetics and neurotoxin company headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, selected Makroblend® M4000 FR PC+PBT blend from AV for the housing of the motor module of its Cellfina® System. It is the only FDA-cleared, minimally invasive procedure shown to improve the appearance of cellulite for up to three years.

“We worked closely with Merz to select high-quality, proven materials for the system by providing chemical data, test plaques and custom color matching,” explains Richard Aldrich, business development manager – Southwest region, Polycarbonates, AV LLC. “The motor module is disinfected between uses with aggressive disinfectant wipes and needed the superior chemical resistance provided by the polycarbonate blend. This combined with the flame retardance of the material made it a superior choice for the product.” 

Polycarbonate with good processing properties
The Cellfina® System also features Makrolon® 2458 polycarbonate in the sterilized disposable parts used with the system. This polycarbonate is ideal for medical devices as it is biocompatible according to many ISO 10993-1 test requirements. The lightweight material has easy-release properties and low viscosity for ease of processing. 

Both Makroblend® M4000 FR PC+PBT blend and Makrolon® 2458 polycarbonate are durable enough to protect the device’s electronic components, yet are still aesthetically pleasing.

“Our role showcases commitment from AV to provide innovative solutions and technical support that meet the rigorous needs of the medical device industry,” says Lauren Zetts, North America market manager, Medical and Consumer Products – Polycarbonates, AV LLC. 

Attendees at MD&M West Conference and Exposition (), Feb. 6-8, in Anaheim, California, can visit the company’s booth (#2221) for more details about medical applications and materials from AV.

About AV:
With 2016 sales of EUR 11.9 billion, AV is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, construction, wood processing and furniture, and electrical and electronics industries. Other sectors include sports and leisure, cosmetics, health and the chemical industry itself. AV has 30 production sites worldwide and employs approximately 15,600 people (calculated as full-time equivalents) at the end of 2016.

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]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0100 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2529/500_2018-009-918968.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2529/2018-009-918968.jpg?10000 New polycarbonate for safe administration of life-saving drugs to patients /press/new-polycarbonate-for-safe-administration-of-life-saving-drugs-to-patients/ /press/new-polycarbonate-for-safe-administration-of-life-saving-drugs-to-patients/385884When a cancer patient needs life-saving medical treatment, everything must work as designed, right down to the plastic used in luers and other IV connectors. However, not all materials are created equal. Inferior materials often cannot withstand cleaning agents, nor can they tolerate aggressive solvents found in oncology drugs and other treatments. The result: cracking and damage to critical components.

Makrolon® Rx3440 polycarbonate, a new medical polycarbonate from AV LLC, offers superior durability and chemical resistance to help prevent cracking so that health care professionals can more safely deliver oncology drugs to patients.

Compared with other transparent resins used for IV access components, comprehensive lab testing has shown that the polycarbonate provides best-in-class chemical and oncology drug resistance. This material also demonstrates the best retention of stress to provide more reliable IV connections.

Tailored property profile
Makrolon® Rx3440 polycarbonate also offers several other advantages for medical OEMs, including:
• Biocompatible according to ISO 10993-1 and USP Class IV standards
• Greater structural integrity to allow for thin-walled designs
• Toughness to resist mishandling
• Dimensional stability in shipping and storage

A AV-designed testing apparatus was instrumental in the development of the polycarbonate and is available to test the chemical resistance of customers’ luer connectors. The novel apparatus provides:
• Immersion under real-life loading
• Adjustable force, allowing accelerated testing

Important need served
“We’ve leveraged our knowledge of this highly regulated market to formulate a material that serves an important need, yet requires minimal validation and requalification by OEMs,” said George Paleos, marketing manager for polycarbonate applications in medical and consumer products at AV LLC. “Importantly, we’re also able to provide customer support every step of the way from design and material selection to final approval.”

For more information about Makrolon® Rx3440 polycarbonate, including testing data, visit:https://solutions.covestro.com/de/products/makrolon/makrolon-rx3440_87242367-05124840?SelectedCountry=DE.

Attendees at MD&M West Conference and Exposition (), Feb. 6-8, in Anaheim, California, can visit the AV booth (#2221) for more information about the company’s medical applications and materials.

About AV:
With 2016 sales of EUR 11.9 billion, AV is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, construction, wood processing and furniture, and electrical and electronics industries. Other sectors include sports and leisure, cosmetics, health and the chemical industry itself. AV has 30 production sites worldwide and employs approximately 15,600 people (calculated as full-time equivalents) at the end of 2016.

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]]>A strong brand needs a strong presence – not only in the media but also live on location. Outdoor advertising is key for a company in this respect. For this area of visual communication, Makrolon® UV AdLight solid polycarbonate sheets give the ideal combination of design freedom and efficiency.

They are provided with a UV protection layer on both sides and have a glossy and a matt surface, have high impact strength at low weight and are virtually unbreakable. The sheets can be easily installed with little risk of destruction, for example, by vandalism. It is possible to print easily on the shiny side and they can be used flat or thermoformed, depending on the design.

Uniform illumination

LEDs are very energy efficient lamps with a long life. A disadvantage is that they have - as background illumination – individual and clearly visible light spots, so-called LED hotspots. One of the main advantages of the Makrolon® UV AdLight polycarbonate sheets is that they harmoniously combine light transmission and light diffusion. In the case of backlighting using LEDs, the light is transmitted unchanged through the translucent solid sheet to ensure a homogeneous light distribution. Even with slim applications, such as light boxes, visible LED hotspots are a thing of the past. Even without backlighting, the polycarbonate material attracts attention through its bright white surface.

Makrolon® UV AdLight is easy to machine with conventional tools from wood and metal processing and can withstand continuous use of temperatures between -100 and 120 degrees Celsius. Another highlight is the good fire protection classification (European standard EN 13501-1, B-s2-d0) as well as the ease of cleaning with simple water and a microfiber cloth. The product is particularly durable and has a guarantee for weather resistance.

Versatile applications

The sheets are suitable for all types of backlit illuminations that should be robust, low-maintenance and durable. Examples are shop signs, logos, profile letters, pylons, displays, city light posters, light boxes or even emergency signs in public buildings.

About AV:

With 2016 sales of EUR 11.9 billion, AV is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, construction, wood processing and furniture, and electrical and electronics industries. Other sectors include sports and leisure, cosmetics, health and the chemical industry itself. AV has 30 production sites worldwide and employs approximately 15,600 people (calculated as full-time equivalents) at the end of 2016.

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This news release may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by AV. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed in AV’s public reports which are available at www.covestro.com. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +0200 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2529/500_2017-102-248821.jpg?10000 https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2529/2017-102-248821.jpg?10000 Competent partner for medical technology /press/competent-partner-for-medical-technology/ /press/competent-partner-for-medical-technology/385807Innovative materials solutions, from wound care to wearables

]]>At Compamed 2017 in Düsseldorf, Germany, AV will be presenting itself as a key supplier of raw materials and partner to the medical technology sector. One focus of booth H30 in Hall 8b will be on Baymedix® polyurethane raw materials for state-of-the-art wound care. These materials are breathable and enable optimal moisture management in wound dressings in addition to offering design options. Customers can create added value through innovation and differentiation, thus increasing their competitiveness. 

These raw materials are used, for example, in absorbent foams manufactured from Baymedix® FP, adhesives with skin contact made of Baymedix® A and films based on the waterborne products Baymedix® FD and CD. Directly coating the film with adhesive or foam decreases the number of laminating steps, and optimized drying times ensure efficiency in production. The processes are also sustainable because waste is reduced and solvents are not used. 

Polycarbonates for a wide range of requirements
The polycarbonate Makrolon® has long proven itself in the medical technology field. Its balanced properties – such as exceptional transparency and impact resistance – make it a safe and durable material for housing components. 

Several variants of this material have also passed biocompatibility tests, as required for such applications, and thus meet the criteria of ISO 10993-1. Together with the polycarbonate Apec®, which is stable at high temperatures, Makrolon® medical technology products are suitable for various forms of sterilization. 

Wearables with intelligence and comfort
Digitalization is now common in many areas of medical technology. For example, one important trend is the use of wearables – small electronic devices that are affixed to the skin like a patch, providing support for consumers participating in sports and leisure activities or treating medical conditions. In view of their enormous market potential, Compamed is presenting these devices separately at booth A23 in Hall 15. 

There, AV will showcase integrated and sustainable materials solutions that increase the comfort of electronic patches and provide additional areas of application. In addition to standard functions, such as measuring heart rate, in the future they will also help with medical diagnoses and treatments and deliver medications in accurate dosages. This would require them to remain on the skin for extended periods and be comfortable to wear. With the help of an intelligent combination of materials, AV is able to produce wearables that cling gently to the skin, and are also breathable and hypoallergenic. 

Versatile TPU films
Platilon® TPU blown film is sought after in medical applications, due to its comfort, e.g. breathability, stretch, soft haptics, hypoallergenics, design (e.g. printable, colors) and customisation to fit the converter’s production process, e.g. thickness range, tailored carriers and release force. Additional functionality includes low melting (95-105 deg C) or water vapor barrier.

About AV:
With 2016 sales of EUR 11.9 billion, AV is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, construction, wood processing and furniture, and electrical and electronics industries. Other sectors include sports and leisure, cosmetics, health and the chemical industry itself. AV has 30 production sites worldwide and employs approximately 15,600 people (calculated as full-time equivalents) at the end of 2016.

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]]>AV and NANODAX Co., Ltd. have signed an agreement on the development of innovative polycarbonate composites reinforced with glass wool. Tokyo-based NANODAX has developed a special process for the manufacture of these products. Conventionally, glass fibers are used for reinforcing thermoplastics such as polycarbonate. However, the new technology developed by NANODAX and their know-how enabled the use of glass wool as reinforcing filler for plastics. It has a small diameter and is more flexible than glass fibers. AV is a leading global supplier of polycarbonates and has comprehensive expertise in their processing and application. Both companies see good prospects for future use of the reinforced plastics in automotive, IT and electronics applications. 

“We welcome the opportunity to work with NANODAX to advance such an exciting compound technology,” said Dr. Michael Schmidt, Head of Business Development for Polycarbonates Asia Pacific at AV. “Our development cooperation is targeting diverse application areas for polycarbonates reinforced with glass wool, and will open up new prospects for both companies. In particular, we are aiming at advantages in surface appearance and material processing. Cost reductions for customers are expected through an optimized injection molding manufacturing process.”

NANODAX Chairman and Executive Director Masanori Fujita added, “Together with AV, we aim to introduce our new materials and new technology to the global market. We value the global presence and technical expertise of our partner.”

The joint development work will be performed primarily at AV´s Polymer Research & Development Center (PRDC) in Shanghai, China.

About AV:
With 2015 sales of EUR 12.1 billion, AV is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, electrical and electronics, construction and the sports and leisure industries. AV, formerly Bayer MaterialScience, has 30 production sites around the globe and as of the end of 2015 employed approximately 15,800 people (full-time equivalents).

About NANODAX:
NANODAX Co., Ltd was the first to industrialize glass wool reinforced resins in the world and is now pushing forward various resin reinforcement technology developments. NANODAX is a venture company with a portfolio including heating-style glass wool charging system technology, a special additive on the nano level, incombustible, ultra lightweight glass wool board with very good thermal insulation properties, and sound isolation.


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