14.09.2005
Borealis to expand XLPE capacity in Scandinavia
Borealis today announced plans to substantially expand its cross linkable polyethylene (XLPE) capacity in Stenungsund, Sweden in order to meet the growing demand in the power cable industry for the coming decade. The investment of EUR 42 million will enhance cost competitiveness as part of an integrated PE chain at Stenungsund. The additional capacity is expected to be available during the second half of 2007. Growth in power cables is driven by the need for underground solutions in urban and environmentally sensitive areas and to improve the security of supply for example in areas prone to high winds or excessive ice and snow.
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Mexican Furniture Manufacturer Chooses Eastman Spectar® Copolyester for Sofa Design
CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, Designers Alejandro Castro, Rodrigo Barrondo and Pablo Igartua of the HASSA Company in Mexico have created transparent sofa using Spectar® copolyester from Eastman Chemical Company. HASSA chose Spectar copolyester because it can be a water-clear, easy to mold, bend and drill, yet strong enough to support the weight of people enjoying the furniture's innovative design.
14.09.2005
Univar helps specialised coatings manufacturer Castellano reshape its product portfolio to eliminate ‘risk provisions’
Rotterdam, September 14, 2005 - Univar N.V., a world leader in chemical distribution, continues to demonstrate its ability to deliver first class technical service to industry customers. This was clearly illustrated when the company assisted Castellano, a privately owned, Marseille-based French manufacturer of highly specialised marine and aviation paint systems, to overcome the technical challenge involved in reshaping and re-supplying its product portfolio.
13.09.2005
CHEMTURA INCREASES PRICE FOR KP-140 SPECIALTY ADDITIVE
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — Chemtura (NYSE:CEM) today announced a worldwide 25% price increase on its KP-140® specialty additive, effective immediately or as contracts allow. This price increase is necessary to keep pace with escalating global raw material and energy costs.
13.09.2005
CHEMTURA INCREASES PRICES ON BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
MIDDLEBURY, Conn., Sept. 8, 2005 — Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) today announced worldwide price increases ranging from $0.65/kg to $1.40/kg for the following brominated flame retardant grades effective October 1, 2005, where contracts allow.
13.09.2005
NEW BACKING SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGY BASED ON DYNEEMA® EASES THE BURDEN FOR THOSE IN HARM'S WAY
Heerlen, The Netherlands, 13 September 2005 – A new backing technology for personal protection, utilizing Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber, offers those in the line of fire new options, light in weight but heavy in protective ability. The new technology provides a starting point for designing hybrid inserts consisting of a backing with Dyneema® skinned with a ceramic strike face. The backing is to defeat rifle threats by stopping bullets fragmented by the ceramic plate, and retain the plate integrity upon impact. These inserts offer excellent multi-hit protection. Backing with Dyneema® can be shaped to fit without unnecessary bulk, providing unencumbered mobility, and provides tailored penetration resistance for a range of tactical needs.
13.09.2005
Rhodia Polyamide beschließt globale Preiserhöhung von 6% bis 9% aufgrund außergewöhnlich steigender Energiekosten
Lyon, Frankreich, 13. September 2005 – Mit Wirkung vom 1. Oktober 2005 erhöht Rhodia Polyamide seine Preise für STABAMID® Polyamide (PA) und TECHNYL® PA-Compounds weltweit um 6% bis 9%. Das Unternehmen reagiert damit auf den kontinuierlichen Anstieg der Rohstoff-, Energie- und Transportkosten. Ähnliche Preiserhöhungen für andere PA-Produkte von Rhodia, einschließlich Fasern, werden separat bekannt gegeben.
