15 Feb 2005
Sinterama Introduces new bacteriostatic – flame retardant yarn for multiple applications
A new polyester yarn that is both flame retardant and antimicrobial, making it ideal for a variety of applications from home furnishings to automotive fabrics, has been introduced by Sinterama, a European leader in the production of synthetic yarns.
13 Jan 2005
Hyperform® hyper nucleating agent increases productivity during manufacture of garden furniture
Hartman Groep, a leading European manufacturer of garden furniture, increased its output of structural foam table tops with a substantial number over an eight-week period during the summer as a result of incorporating Milliken’s Hyperform® HPN-68L hyper nucleating agent into its polypropylene compound formulation. The capacity increase was a mayor rise in productivity.
10 Jan 2005
Lyondell’s New Polypropylene-Ethylene Resins Deliver Clarity for Injection and Blow Moulding Applications
HOUSTON and Spartanburg, S.C., January 10, 2005 — Lyondell Chemical Company (NYSE:LYO) today announced that its Equistar Chemicals business has introduced two new resins – PP30HF01 and PP33HF04 polypropylene-ethylene copolymer resins – which feature Milliken Chemical’s Millad® 3988 clarifying agent.
17 Dec 2004
Clariant Masterbatches Division selects Milliken & Company AlphaSan® as antimicrobial of choice
Clariant Masterbatches Division, a global leader in color and additive concentrates and performance solutions for the plastics industry, has selected Milliken & Company’s AlphaSan® as its primary antimicrobial agent of choice for its masterbatch operations.
10 Dec 2004
Sidel is setting new benchmarks for Injection Stretch Blow-Moulded clear Polypropylene (ISBM cPP) and signs collaboration agreement with Milliken
At the K Show, Sidel presented some of its latest Injection Stretch Blow Moulded Clear Polypropylene (ISBM cPP) bottles, demonstrating breakthrough in clarified PP combined with blowing PP on Series 2+ equipment : “crystal clear” bottle walls with excellent material distribution, combined with the possibility of increasing production speeds to outputs reaching 1,500 bph/m.
2 Dec 2004
Tampico Launches Precedent Setting cPP Beverage Container
Tampico, a Chicago based leading global producer of fruit beverages, has recently introduced a new children’s juice product that is being packaged in clarified polypropylene (cPP) containers, resulting in cost and quality advantages made possible by recent Milliken & Company research.
23 Nov 2004
Milliken Chemical Opens Applications Lab in Singapore
Milliken Chemical, a division of Milliken & Company, has recently opened a state-of-the-art plastics lab and technical center in Singapore, extending its technical development services for plastic additives around the globe.
Nilit Ltd., a global provider of yarns and microfibers, has introduced Sensil Bodyfresh, a yarn which incorporates Milliken’s AlphaSan® antimicrobial agent to combat odor in activewear.8 Nov 2004
Radici Group Announces Antimicrobial Yarn for Contract Market Carpets
RadiciGroup, a worldwide producer of chemicals, plastics, fibers, textiles and auxiliary activities based in Italy, has introduced a new antimicrobial nylon carpet yarn, polyamide 6, containing
18 Oct 2004
Milliken & Company Guides Its Customers to Antimicrobial Protection Step-By-Step
A leading producer of whirlpool tubs set a goal of reducing cleaning chores for consumers by guarding against biofilm growth inside the tub’s piping. A commercial ice machine maker wanted to reassure restaurants that everything possible was being done to inhibit the growth of microbes. And a textile company was looking to create a new type of yarn that would reduce odors in socks.
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.
