3 May 2002
Embrace copolyester: Shrink film to offer ultimate design freedom
Eastman Chemical has introduced a new material designed specifically to meet the needs of the shrink film market: Embrace copolyester is a resin that provides maximum design freedom and maximum shelf appeal for the packaging designer due to its ability to produce attractive graphics and a label that can fit to high contour containers.
24 Apr 2002
Eastman Introduces Next Generation Of Biodegradable Plastic
Eastman Chemical Company has announced the introduction of Eastar Bio Ultra copolyester, a new entry in its line of Eastar Bio biodegradable resins.
23 Apr 2002
EASTAR BIO: a practical solution
The search for plastic material compatible with the environment has taken many paths over the last few decades. The goal was for a material that would last for the useful life of the product, biodegrade, process easily and be affordable. The need for a biodegradable product has evolved into a number of types of products.
12 Apr 2002
Eastman Continues Consolidation Efforts in Europe
Eastman Chemical Company announced another step in its continuing strategy to improve capacity utilization by consolidating manufacturing operations.
11 Apr 2002
A New Distributor for Eastman Chemical Company in Spain
On march 1st 2002, Eastman Chemical B.V. officialized a new cooperation with the Company Resinex - Campi y Jove, Barcelona, for the distribution of Eastman Specialty Plastics in the Iberic Peninsula.
27 Feb 2002
Eastman Coatings: a strong portfolio of world-class products
Eastman Chemical Company produces literally hundreds of specialty products that are used as key ingredients for paints and coatings in architectural, automotive, plastics, furniture and appliances applications around the world.
4 Jan 2002
SOKRAT® 6474 Polymer Wins Award for Best New Product at Czech Chemtec Praha 2001
SOKOLOV, CZECH REPUBLIC, Jan. 4, 2002 - SOKRAT® 6474 acrylic dispersion for architectural low-VOC trim paints, developed and produced by Eastman Sokolov, a.s., received the Golden Chemtec award at Chemtec Praha 2001 in October. This award is for the best new product at the exhibition. SOKRAT® 6474 is a pure acrylic core shell dispersion for use in architectural trim coatings.
20 Dec 2001
Eastman Reaches Agreement to Close Its Manufacturing Site in Düsseldorf, Germany
KINGSPORT, Tenn., December 20, 2001 - Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE EMN) announced today it has reached agreement with the Works Council of Eastman Chemical Jaeger GmbH & Co. KG to close its manufacturing site in Düsseldorf, Germany.
22 Oct 2001
Eastman Announces Plan to Consolidate Coatings Operations in Europe
KINGSPORT, Tenn., October 22, 2001--Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) today began consultation with the Works Council of Eastman Chemical Jaeger GmbH & Co. KG in an effort to reach agreement to close its operating site in Duesseldorf, Germany.
2 Oct 2001
Key appointments for Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman Chemical Company has announced two key appointments in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region: Godefroy A. Motte has been appointed President for the region and Randall W. Powell has been named Vice-President, Operations.
