31.03.2003
Strong interest in Beyond REACH Conference
The European Voice’s one-and-a-half day conference on the consequences of the proposed legislation for a new system to Register, Evaluate and Authorise Chemicals (REACH) has started today with a record number of delegates both from the political world and from industry.
31.03.2003
Tag der offenen Tür bei Husky in Luxemburg
Dudelange, Luxemburg – Husky Injection Molding Systems lädt im April 2003 zu einem Tag der offenen Tür am Fertigungscampus Dudelange (Luxemburg). Für deutschsprachige Besucher findet die Veranstaltung am 15. April statt, gefolgt von einer weiteren auf Englisch am 23. April.
30.03.2003
Validation of Polygiene™ resin performance against SARS-CoV and pathogenic bacteria.
BEIJING – March 30, 2004 – Polygiene resin has been specially formulated to provide rapid elimination of the SARS coronavirus, the validity of which was clearly demonstrated by the results of tests carried out, late 2003, by China’s Military Academy of Medical Science, Institute of Microbiology and Epidemiology. These tests specifically focused on the antiSARS-CoV effectiveness of five different formulations of urea moulding compound at different times of contact. While all of the formulations were found to be relatively active against the virus, the final Polygiene formulation was based on the (designated S2) formulation, which exhibited the fastest and most impressive attack on the SARS coronavirus. Testing on the Polygiene compound showed significant statistical activity at 2, 4, 8, and 24 hours, especially when compared with the control material, a thermoplastic resin.
30.03.2003
Molding compounds from Perstorp shown to kill SARS virus and other bacteria, making more devices “Safe to Touch™”
BEIJING – March 30, 2004 – Sweden-based specialty-chemicals company, Perstorp, today introduced a new series of antiviral and antimicrobial molding compounds to make a wide variety of electrical devices such as light switches and switch plates; sanitary ware such as toilet seats; as well as items like door handles, hand rails, baby changing tables, lift buttons, dominoes, dice, and public phones “Safe to Touch.” A patent-pending formulation in the compounds is the first tested and proven to kill the SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV) on contact. It also kills bacteria, yeasts, and molds. This new technology, combined with high levels of personal hygiene and a commitment to cleanliness best practices in such high-risk public places as hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and public transportation, as well as in private residences, can help reduce the risk of spreading disease.
27.03.2003
Tsubaki stellt auf Hannover Messe erstmalig neue Produktentwicklungen für Europa vor
Tsubakimoto Chain Co, der führende Anbieter im Bereich der Förder- und Antriebstechnik, wird auf der diesjährigen Hannover Messe (7. bis 12. April) den Startschuss für eine ganze Reihe von neuen Entwicklungen für Industrieketten und Kettenzubehör geben.
26.03.2003
Viscoelastic biadhesive helps reduce railway noise pollution
Increasingly stringent rules governing noise emissions led Lucchini Sidermeccanica, a leading Italian manufacturer of railway products, to investigate how the noise generated by rolling stock could be reduced. The company’s research was focused on wheelsets as these had already been identified as the main source of noise from trains.
26.03.2003
Univar appointed exclusive distributor by BASF Fine Chemicals
Univar, a global leader in the distribution of chemical products and related services provider, has been appointed exclusive distributor for Sweden, Norway and Finland for the detergent, personal care, pharmaceutical and food ingredient products manufactured by BASF Fine Chemicals. The deal follows an earlier agreement with Univar for the UK and Ireland and demonstrates Univar’s comprehensive ability to support leading manufacturers as a pan-European distribution partner.
26.03.2003
LNP Engineering Plastics Europe steigert Kundennutzen durch Expansion, Produktinitiativen und fortschrittliche Technologie
LNP Engineering Plastics, einer der weltgrößten Compoundeure für maßgeschneiderte technischer Thermoplaste, ist entschlossen, den Kundennutzen seines Produkt- und Serviceangebots durch Markt- und Anlagenexpansion, neue Materialien und erfolgreiche Anwendungen zu steigern.
