Nynas news
The latest news, events and reports from Nynas AB
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A new refinery landscape
The overall impact of IMO 2020, Covid-19 and the closure of outdated refineries has increased the benefit of bitumen expertise and specialisation. The question is who will produce bitumen in the future?
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The UK’s first carbon-neutral pavement
Using cold recycling technology developed in-house, Aggregate Industries has taken a major step in the direction of more sustainable pavements.
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Long-term durability
The durability of bitumen is the focus for a ground-breaking collaboration between Nynas and the French road construction specialist Colas. Rheological testing of age induced cracking takes centre stage.
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Investing in customer value
Since 2014, Nynas has had a laboratory at the University of Antwerp. This January the equipment was augmented with a new, advanced rheometer. This makes it possible to conduct all standard rheological tests in a temperature range from -30°C to 200°C. The new rheometer also has an especially high torque, which means that it can exert a high stress on the sample.
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Golden standard for the Slussen Bridge
The pavement system for a new bridge includes both asphalt and waterproofing. This makes major demands of quality awareness and the ability to coordinate different technologies.
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NYTRO® BIO 300X is awarded USDA certification for biobased products
In addition to being recognised for its ultra-low viscosity, allowing transformers and reactors to operate with better cooling, NYTRO® BIO 300X has also received the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Certified Biobased Product label.
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Plasticizing rubber after Covid-19
2020 was a year like no other. Beyond the face masks, social distancing and working from home, the economy took a dive. These unprecedented events coincided with an ongoing restructuring of the refining industry, which will have a lasting effect on the production of tyres and rubber.
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Talking point: E&E Congress 2021
Three leading industry representatives talk about their expectations of the E&E Congress, which for the first time is being held digitally this year.
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NYTRO® BIO 300X fulfilling promises in Gothenburg, Sweden
Nynas’ new innovative insulating liquid NYTRO® BIO 300X has been successfully delivered to and tested in a transformer serving electricity customers in Gothenburg, Sweden. The city’s utility company Göteborg Energi opted to use the bio-based and biodegradable insulating liquid in a transformer located in a sensitive water protection area.
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Nynas in top 1% for sustainability
Nynas has received the coveted EcoVadis Platinum CSR rating, this puts the company in the top 1% for sustainability performance.