23-04-2008
SABIC Innovative Plastics espande le risorse produttive e di sviluppo delle applicazioni locali per fornire maggiore supporto ai clienti cinesi
BERGEN OP ZOOM, Paesi Bassi – 23 aprile 2008 – La fiorente economia cinese necessita di ottenere rapido accesso a materie plastiche ad alte prestazioni e a servizi di sviluppo a valore aggiunto in svariati settori industriali. A Chinaplas 2008, presso lo stand n. W2G31, SABIC Innovative Plastics ha presentato la propria strategia volta a soddisfare le esigenze di questi clienti tramite l’espansione di risorse tecniche e produttive locali. La società sta potenziando in maniera sostanziale le risorse produttive del proprio stabilimento di Pudong, a Shanghai, integrando un nuovo impianto con quattro linee di estrusione che entreranno in funzione questo mese. Presso lo stesso sito SABIC Innovative Plastics intende anche espandere il proprio China Technology Center con la creazione di un nuovo Center of Excellence dedicato ai computer portatili. I continui investimenti della società in risorse produttive e di sviluppo delle applicazioni consentiranno di offrire ai clienti in Cina e in Asia un più rapido approvvigionamento e un supporto tecnico di massimo livello.
23-04-2008
China Array Plastics Showcases Advanced Injection Molding Capabilities for Food Service Industry at Chinaplas 2008
SHANGHAI, China – April 17, 2008 – China Array Plastics LLC, a full-service injection molder of high-performance thermoplastics, with headquarters in the United States in Pittsfield, Mass., is exhibiting a new replacement lid for the Robot Coupe Model R8 food processor and a vapor-tight globe light enclosure in varying sizes and colors here at Chinaplas 2008 in booth W1F59. The new replacement lid is molded from clear Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) resin from SABIC Innovative Plastics and features excellent cleanability, chemical resistance, impact strength, dimensional stability, and clarity. The vapor-tight globe light enclosure - a plastic protective globe molded to fit over light bulbs in food service environments - and the food prep pans, can be molded using a large selection of high-performance thermoplastic materials. Replacing glass or stainless steel with high-performance plastics in these applications provides excellent impact and chemical resistance, and the ability to withstand extreme temperatures. These new applications represent China Arrays’ newest high-end applications now being manufactured at its state-of-the art molding facility in Wuhan, China.
23-04-2008
China Array Plastics Showcases Dairy Components Molded of High-Performance Thermoplastics at Chinaplas 2008
SHANGHAI, China – April 17, 2008 – China Array Plastics LLC, a full service injection molder of high-performance thermoplastics with headquarters in the United States in Pittsfield, Mass., is exhibiting new dairy components molded of high performance thermoplastics here at Chinaplas 2008 in booth W1F59. These include milk collection bowls and milking claws molded of Solvay Advanced Materials’ Udel P1700 NT® polysulfone and Radel A® polyethersulfone resins. The components are now being manufactured at China Array Plastics’ new state-of-the-art injection molding facility in Wuhan, China and underscore the U.S.-based company’s growing importance as a leading injection molder of high-performance dairy parts in China. China Array offers multinational and Chinese dairy OEMs tremendous advantages including top quality parts, faster delivery, lower manufacturing costs, and highly trained U.S. and local expertise.
23-04-2008
China Array Plastics Exhibits New Camera Dome For Security Systems at Chinaplas 2008
SHANGHAI, China – April 17, 2008 – China Array Plastics LLC, a full-service injection molder of high-performance thermoplastics, with headquarters in the United States in Pittsfield, Mass., is showcasing a new high-clarity and near-optical quality camera dome for surveillance cameras here at Chinaplas 2008. Molded of super-tough Lexan* 143R-111 resin from SABIC Innovative Plastics, the dome provides a weatherproof and distortion free enclosure to house a camera for remote viewing. The new camera domes are on display in booth W1F59 and are currently being molded at China Array Plastics’ state-of-the art molding facility in Wuhan, China.
23-04-2008
GLS’ New Thermoplastic Elastomer Offers Phthalate-Free / Plasticizer–Free Formulations
(Shanghai, China – April 17, 2008) GLS Corporation, which was recently acquired by PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), is a global leader in the manufacture of high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). Today the company announced at Chinaplas 2008, the introduction of a new phthalate-free TPE in its specialty VERSAFLEXTM TPE product line. The new product, called VERSAFLEX CL E95 TPE, addresses recent regulations limiting phthalate-based plasticizers and a growing market demand for low-extractable TPEs. This new phthalate-free, plasticizer-free TPE offers water-clarity, sterilization capability, and low extractables. It is well-suited for a range of packaging applications, including FDA-compliant food packaging, drug storage and delivery systems, bottles, containers, cosmetic applications, and infant care products. Other applications include a variety of extruded tubing and films, blow-molded bags, and face masks. Samples of the new material are on display here in GLS booth # W2J11, Hall 2.
23-04-2008
GLS Helps Customers Meet Current, Future Eco-Driven Regulations With New Halogen-Free, Flame-Retardant Onflextm -S Tpe-S Compounds
(Shanghai, China – April 17, 2008) Here at Chinaplas 2008, GLS Corporation – recently acquired by PolyOne Corporation, (NYSE: POL) and a global leader in the manufacture of high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) – is introducing a new family of halogen-free, flame-retardant thermoplastic elastomer compounds that can help customers meet current and upcoming environmental regulations. With OnFlexTM-S HF TPE-S compounds – featuring a unique, patent-pending formulation – customers can easily upgrade from conventional, halogenated flame-retardant TPEs without retooling or sacrificing performance. At booth # W2J11 in Hall 2, GLS will be showcasing the new OnFlex-S HF compounds together with the low smoke, free of halogen (LSFOH) family of compounds for wire & cable applications. This expanded product portfolio demonstrates the company’s focus on new technologies that enable customers to comply with increasingly stringent regulatory requirements.
23-04-2008
GLS’ New Family Of Tpes Based On The Dow Chemical Company’S Olefin Block Copolymers Gains Global Traction
(Shanghai, China – April 17, 2008) Following the successful launch of its new DYNALLOY OBC™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) line in October 2007. GLS, recently acquired by PolyOne Corporation, is now introducing the new TPE technology platform to the Chinese market here at Chinaplas 2008. This new technology – based on INFUSE™ olefin block copolymers (OBC) from The Dow Chemical Company – offers customers a broad array of standard and customized TPE alloys. DYNALLOY TPEs include both injection and blow molding grades for a wide range of markets and applications.
23-04-2008
Rohm and Haas Introduces Environmentally Advanced Traffic Paint Technology
Beijing, China, April 22nd, 2008 - Rohm and Haas (NYSE: ROH), the world’s leading supplier for binders and additives for paint and coatings, will co-host a seminar in support of several paint manufactures who will be introducing their environmentally advanced technologies for water-borne traffic paint. "INTERTRAFFIC CHINA 2008", will be held in conjunction with The 9th International Exhibition on Road and Water Transport Technology and Equipment" (China Transpo 2008), from April 24th to 26th. The seminar will take place in the #2 conference room on Friday, April 25th, 2008, adjacent to the Beijing Exhibition Center.
