03.05.2002
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.
03.05.2002
Millad® 3988 Clarifying Agent Central To New Scanbech Product Launch
Scanbech Group, the Danish Specialist moulder of bottles, closures and tablet containers has selected a clarified polypropylene resin, utilising Millad® 3988 clarifiying agent, for three important new products being launched this year.
01.05.2002
Dow Corning schließt Übernahme von Multibase S.A. ab
Midland, Michigan, USA – Dow Corning Corp. hat heute bekannt gegeben, dass die Übernahme von Multibase, einem führenden unabhängigen Compoundierer thermoplastischer Kunstharze für die Automobil-, Geräte-, Bau- und Verpackungsindustrie, nunmehr abgeschlossen ist. Der Geschäftsbereich für Kunststoffe von Dow Corning und Multibase werden unter dem Markennamen Multibase zusammengeschlossen. Damit sind die besten Voraussetzungen für das Erlangen einer marktführenden Stellung im Bereich thermoplastischer/elastischer Materialien und Lösungen geschaffen .
01.05.2002
New plant for Rhodia Engineering Plastics confirms commitment to Korean market and prepares for growth in Japan
Rhodia Engineering Plastics will move its polyamide production plant currently located at Anyang in Korea to a new-state-of-the-art facility at Onsan early in 2003.
29.04.2002
KENWORTH'S W900L TRUCK ADOPTS METTON(R) RESIN FOR ITS FIRST ADVANCED POLYMER TRUCK HOOD
ATLANTA (April 29, 2002) – Metton America, Inc. announces the introduction of Kenworth Truck Company’s first advanced-polymer, truck hood for its on-highway class-8, W900L model with curved windshield. The new hood provides reduced weight and performance enhancements over the current hood at no additional cost, while maintaining Kenworth’s traditional, long-hood look and design. Kenworth also is making the new hood available as a retrofit item for customers currently operating W900Ls with a curved windshield.
29.04.2002
Borealis increases XLPE capacity to meet market demand
Borealis, a leading global supplier of polyethylene materials to the wire and cable industry, has advanced its strategic investment plans for new XLPE manufacturing capacity to meet market demand for the compound, which is viewed as providing a cost-effective insulating solution with low environmental impact.
29.04.2002
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.
