Hands-on training knowledge at Interplas 05

Reed ExhibitionsInterplas 05, the UK's plastics and rubber exhibition, is set to feature an extensive zone of practical-based training at the show called the Training Workshop Centre.

Eastman’s relaunched Glass Polymer™ microsite provides ‘crystal clear’ information to cosmetics packaging industry

Eastman Chemical Company has relaunched a whole new look to its Web microsite, www.theglasspolymer.com that provides insight into the innovative design possibilities of Eastman’s specialty plastics for cosmetics and personal care packaging, marketed under The Glass Polymer™ portfolio. Eastman Chemical Company has relaunched a whole new look to its Web microsite, www.theglasspolymer.com that provides insight into the innovative design possibilities of Eastman’s specialty plastics for cosmetics and personal care packaging, marketed under The Glass Polymer™ portfolio. The microsite is designed to educate packaging designers and brand owners on the features and benefits of The Glass Polymer in new product development, creating the opportunity for brand differentiation in a competitive retail environment.

NIEDERLÄNDISCHE BAHN SETZT AUF INNENVERKLEIDUNGEN AUS UMWELTVERTRÄGLICHEM KUNSTSTOFF VON DSM

NIEDERLÄNDISCHE BAHN SETZT AUF INNENVERKLEIDUNGEN AUS UMWELTVERTRÄGLICHEM KUNSTSTOFF VON DSM Xantar® C CE 407, ein unverstärkter Blend aus Polycarbonat (PC) und Acrylbutadienstyrol (ABS) von DSM Engineering Plastics, löst in Zügen der niederländischen Eisenbahn (NS) die bisherigen Innenverkleidungen aus Polyesterplatten ab. Gewählt wurde das DSM-Material aufgrund seiner geringeren Brennbarkeit (Klasse M1) und extrem niedrigen Entwicklung toxischer Rauchgase im Brandfall (Klasse F2). Letzteres beruht insbesondere auf dem Einsatz brom- und chlorfreier Flammschutzmittel (FR).

Milliken Chemical Opens Applications Lab in Singapore

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.

Eastman Chemical Company: Press Kit Emballage

Eastman ChemicalEmballage 22-26 November, Paris-Nord Villepinte - France

ISP Announces a Global Price Increase Across All Business Units

ISPInternational Specialty Products Inc. (ISP), has announced global price increases of up to 10% on all list and off list prices across its polymer, emollient and preservative product ranges effective January 1, 2005. These increases are a direct result of the significant increases which ISP has incurred in energy and raw material costs.

ECMSA welcomes new members to its council

From left to right. Francois Bertero, David Gidney, Fred du Plessis, Stephen Mothersole. In a continuing drive to reposition the association as a leading think-tank within the chemical and plastics industry ECMSA (European Chemical Marketing & Strategy Association) has elected a number of new members to its council.