19 Feb 2005
Eastman Chemical Company Press Kit Euroshop 2005
Euroshop 2005 Dusseldorf
Heinz Fritz introduces material innovation with Spectar® from Eastman
CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, THE NETHERLANDS - Plastics processing company Heinz Fritz Kunststoffverarbeitung of Herbrechtingen, Germany, has introduced two highly innovative product ranges that are set to dramatically change the material choice and design options for trade shows, exhibitions and permanent displays as well as for counters in shops and transport terminals.
Introducing Quadrum®: Multi-purpose display system enhanced by Spectar® Frosty Sheet
CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, THE NETHERLANDS - An innovative multi-functional modular display system has been introduced by Netherlands-based international design company Visuality’s. The company selected new Frosty Sheet made with Spectar® copolyester from Eastman Chemical Company to create exciting new design opportunities.
Post Office Limited Leaflet Dispensers Use Eastar® Copolyester From Eastman
CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, THE NETHERLANDS - The Post Office Limited has introduced a new range of leaflet dispensing units which have been designed and developed specifically for this application by Artform International in Loughborough, England. The material, Eastar® copolyester from Eastman Chemical Company, was selected for its excellent clarity, impact and chemical resistance.
Kelvx® resin by Eastman Chemical Company supports the future of green motoring
Innovation within the plastics sector is shown once more with the “Osmose City Car”. This concept for an environmentally-friendly, electrically-powered urban 2-seat vehicle makes comprehensive use of Kelvx® thermoplastic resin from the Eastman Chemical Company, because of its easy processability, design freedom and to help reduce weight and cost.
100% Design anniversary features ‘Bright’ building, made from Spectar® sheet
New product design and manufacturing company, ‘Bright’, will be helping to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the 100% Design Exhibition in the UK by erecting some of their new origami style, flat-pack, geodesic buildings’ made from Spectar® sheet inside Earls Court as key features at this year’s event. These ‘buildings’ are based on a revolutionary concept in semi-permanent spatial design. The product is designed by the team at ‘Bright’ which includes designer Nick Gant – who is perhaps better known as director of award winning design consultancy and regular 100% Design exhibitor, BoBo.
Introducing Kelvx® copolyester resin from Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman Chemical Company has recently introduced Kelvx® copolyester resin for use in outdoor architectural glazing applications.
Eastman Kelvx® Resin makes high impact debut
An unmissable addition to the skyline over Capelle aan den IJssel, near Rotterdam, the Netherlands, is the bright red neon corporate sign on the new regional headquarters of specialty chemicals suppliers Eastman Chemical Company. The sign is not only creating high awareness of the town’s newcomer; it is made from Eastman’s Kelvx® resin, a new member to the Eastman’s Copolyester family and marks the first time this thermoplastic sheeting material has been used for an external signage application in Europe.
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Notes for editors
About Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) manufactures and markets chemicals, fibers and plastics worldwide. It provides key differentiated coatings, adhesives and specialty plastics products; is the world’s largest producer of PET polymers for packaging; and is a major supplier of cellulose acetate fibers. Eastman is leveraging its heritage of innovation and strength in polyester, acetyl and organic chemistry technologies to drive growth and meet increasing demand in four select markets: building and construction, packaging, healthcare, and electronics. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Kingsport, Tenn., Eastman is a FORTUNE 500 company with 2004 sales of $6.6 billion and approximately 12,000 employees.
For more information about Eastman and its products, visit www.eastman.com.
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