29 Apr 2002
Victrex Europa strengthens its organisation for Italy
Victrex Europa GmbH has reorganised its business structure in response to changes in the markets it serves and the strong rise in demand for PEEK™ polymer.
29 Apr 2002
Victrex exhibits at Europlast 2002 reinforcing stronger regional focus in Europe for PEEK™ polymer developments
Victrex Europa will be exhibiting at Europlast, (Hall 2, booth D41 (for the first time), Victrex Europa GmbH will be presenting the latest advances in the development of both new applications and new processing methods for PEEK™ polymer. The exhibition, which will be held from June 3rd – 7th 2002 at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, Paris, will also reinforce the company’s commitment to a stronger European customer support organization.
22 Apr 2002
Victrex plc wins Queen’s Award for International Trade
It has been announced today that Victrex plc, a world leading, innovative, high performance materials group, has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2002, in the International Trade category.
5 Apr 2002
PEEK™ polymer’s ability to withstand frictional heat build-up makes it an ideal choice for seal design
In designing its CinchSeal chopper seals used in mixing and blending equipment, Damar Inc. of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA, a leading manufacturer of sealing technologies, selected VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer for the seal faces because of the materials ability to withstand the frictional heat build-up common to high speed mixing applications.
5 Mar 2002
PEEK™ polymer significantly improves seal performance for centrifugal compressors
Greene Tweed, a world leader in high performance seal technology, has designed an innovative labyrinth seal using a carbon fibre reinforced PEEK™ composite. This tailor-made grade, based on VICTREX® PEEK™ polyaryletherketone, has been specifically developed to meet the demands of compressor manufacturers for improved performance, reduced maintenance costs and increased productivity.
5 Mar 2002
Always in Position with VICTREX® PEEK™ Polymer
For the housings of its new generation of efectorm proximity sensors targeted at applications in the food and pharmaceutical industry, ifm-electronic (headquartered at Essen, Germany) is using VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer together with stainless steel. This material combination ensures a lasting and absolutely safe sensor function in the most demanding hygienic environments, where the proximity sensors provide feedback about the specific positions of valves and valve systems.
22 Jan 2002
Victrex launches new-look multi-lingual website at www.victrex.com
On January 21st 2002, Victrex plc. launched its new-look multi-lingual website at www.victrex.com. The website has been designed to support Victrex and PEEK™ polymer operations globally, with focused regional content in local languages. In addition to improving the site layout, Victrex has focused on making it as easy as possible for customers to access information and technical support for its range of PEEK™ polymers.
14 Nov 2001
Lightweight, durable braiding for aerospace cabling
One of the fastest growing application areas for the UK-based extruder ZYEX Ltd. is PEEK™ polymer monofilaments for protective braiding. Developed specifically to protect the electrical and hydraulic cables used in aerospace and associated industries, this lightweight, precision-woven braiding can provide either a flexible, expandable sleeve structure with a wide range of possible diameters, or a tight over-braid of an existing cable assembly on the machine itself.
14 Nov 2001
VICTREX® to showcase unique engineering strengths of PEEK™ polymer at Manufacturing Week 2001
Victrex plc is looking forward to welcoming visitors to Stand 9675, Hall 19 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham for Manufacturing Week 2001. For all key markets, the company will showcase major advances in the development of both new applications and new processing methods for its PEEK™ polymer.
14 Nov 2001
Victrex Europa strengthens its organisation
Victrex Europa GmbH has reorganised its business structure in response to changes in the markets it serves and the strong rise in demand for PEEK™ polymer. In addition to moving to a new headquarters building in Hofheim, Victrex Europa has been adding more high calibre specialists to its team in a move that will better serve the needs of both customers and industry partners throughout Europe.
14 Nov 2001
Strong demand for VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer drives production capacity increase
Demand for VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer reached record levels for the year ended 30 September 2001, with sales of approximately 1600 tonnes - representing a 21 percent increase over the previous year.
14 Nov 2001
High Performance PEEK™ Polymer combined with PTFE in New Cylinder Head Gasket Coating for Increased Wear Resistance
German manufacturer STE has developed a new cylinder head gasket using a powder coating process that combines VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer and PTFE. The development of this highly durable plastic coating also opens up important opportunities for other applications in which low friction and low wear must be ensured at high temperatures and under load.
