12 Oct 2004
AlphaSan® Antimicrobial Agent Awarded Food Safety Approval by EFSA
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), a scientific panel that reviews food additives, processing aids and materials, has issued a favorable opinion concerning the use of Milliken & Company’s AlphaSan antimicrobial agent in food contact applications.
13 Sept 2004
Innovative packaging providing competitive advantage
Gent, Belgium - Blue Underground, a Los Angeles-based company specializing in the DVD movie releases, has taken advantage of the ideal competitive advantage, combining brand building with unique packaging. Their secret to success is innovative clear tinted packaging that is proving to be a sales booster.
7 Sept 2004
Milliken Chemical and Domo PPC collaborate in developing an advanced benefit masterbatch for polypropylene
Gent, Belgium – Following a year of technical collaboration with Milliken Chemical, the global leader in clarifying and colouring agents for polypropylene (PP), Domo Polypropylene Compounds (Domo PPC), has announced the launch of Tecnoline® P1-602-N2-N, an advanced nucleator masterbatch. Developed specifically to save the injection moulder time and money, Tecnoline P1-602-N2-N represents an important step forward in productivity enhancement.
1 Sept 2004
Milliken Chemical to Exhibit at K-Show
Milliken Chemical, a division of Milliken & Company, will be exhibiting at K-Show 2004, the world’s number one trade fair for plastics and rubber, October 20-27 in Düsseldorf, Germany in Hall 5, Stand F27.
29 Jul 2004
Research shows that bottle closures impact consumer preference
Consumer preference for soft drink and bottled water brands is significantly influenced by whether the beverage container closure is clear or opaque, according to a recently completed independent research project commissioned by Milliken & Company, a leading provider of additives for plastic containers.
23 Jul 2004
Options in High-Speed Nucleating Technology Expanded for Polypropylene Processing
Polypropylene processing companies are being offered increased flexibility in the use of high-speed nucleating technology as a result of Milliken Chemical’s introduction of Hyperform® HI5-5, a concentrated form of its Hyperform nucleating agent. The concentrated form allows plastics processors to determine the optimal approach in using high-speed nucleation to boost productivity and enhance product quality.
12 Jul 2004
Bright, Clear, Colorful, Cost Effective Plastic Solutions Grow From Additives Created By Milliken Chemical
Consumer products and packaging made from plastics today are bright, clear, colorful and increasingly cost efficient thanks to plastic additives created by Milliken & Company. Combining a portfolio of innovative polymer offerings with global research and development and technical support, Milliken is increasingly recognized as a leading global source for plastic packaging solutions and innovative polymeric additives.
6 Jul 2004
Smartboxes Teams with Milliken Chemical To Give Children Hours of Safe, Colourful Fun with New In-Flight Airline Meal Box Designs
Smartboxes Ltd. is part of the Farish Associates Design Consultancy Group that specializes in creating and manufacturing customized plastic and cardboard products for the travel industry, coffee shops, and retailers. When the company creates a new product it always delivers something bespoke and very special. Its new line of children’s in-flight airline meal boxes is no exception.
15 Jun 2004
Hyperform® HPN-68Awarded Food Safety Approval In European Union
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved the use of Hyperform® HPN-68 for use in food applications, which means that this high-speed nucleating agent for polypropylene from Milliken & Company has now gained acceptance for food related applications virtually worldwide.
22 Mar 2004
MILLIKEN CHEMICAL AND REXAM CO-OPERATE ON INNOVATIVE SEE-THROUGH COLOURED PILL JAR DEVELOPMENT
Gent, Belgium – Milliken Chemical, the global leader in clarifying and colouring agents for polypropylene (PP), and Rexam Pharma, have co-operated in an exciting development with the potential to bring new aesthetics and functionality to pill jars for over-the-counter (OTC), non-prescription drugs.
15 Mar 2004
Milliken Chemical Leading the Charge for Clear Packaging for DVDs
As clear packaging grows in popularity for DVDs and other digital media, Milliken Chemical is leading the charge by producing its market-leading clarifying agents, colorants and propriety packaging options.
12 Mar 2004
UV LIGHT POSES SERIOUS CHALLENGE FOR PET CONTAINERS
The challenge of preventing harmful impacts from UV light should not be ignored by makers of beverages, food and other consumer products packaged in PET according to research studies by Milliken & Company, a leading provider of high-performance plastic additives.
