CLEAR POLYPROPYLENE FLYING HIGH

a A shortage of polycarbonate and consequent higher prices, combined with an increasing level of breakages of Atlas in-flight catering drawer made from the polymer, led Lufthansa Catering Logistik (LCL) to undertake a review of materials with the potential to overcome supply and cost issues, as well as provide a reduced breakage solution.

Eastman increases prices of Specialty Acids and Anhydrides

Eastman ChemicalEastman Chemical Company has announced a price increase of EUR 0.05/kg for its line of Specialty Acids and Anhydrides.

MILLIKEN TO SHOWCASE POLYURETHANE PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION AT UTECH 2003

Milliken & Company GENT – January 13, 2003 - Milliken Chemical, a leading global supplier of specialty colourants and additives, will showcase its colour solutions, as well as its latest protection systems for polyurethanes, at UTECH 2003 exhibition. UTECH will be staged at The Netherlands Congress Centre, The Hague, 25-27 March and Milliken Chemical will be present on Stand 203.

New logo for Distrupol: new image embodies a dynamic organisation growing as a single company

New Logo Distrupol
(DISTPR018) Following a series of business integrations and expansions over the last 18 months, Distrupol, a member company of Univar and a leading polymer distributor, technical service and solutions provider, is changing its logo and creating a new market image. The new logo signals a more dynamic, outward-looking image from Distrupol reflecting the company’s new spirit and sense of purpose.

Enovate™ 3000 Set to demonstrate Honeywell’s Blowing Agent Leadership at Utech 2003

HoneywellEnovate™ 3000 blowing agent (HFC-245fa) will be the focus of Honeywell Fluorine Products’ presentation at UTECH 2003, being staged at The Netherlands Congress Centre, The Hague, 25-27 March, stand 510. Having been trialed by many leading OEMs and formulators in Europe, Asia, and North America for the past nine years, Enovate™ 3000 has been accepted by the insulation foam industry and is now being taken up for commercial scale applications.

Eastman Chemical - stand number 1-305 in Hall 1

Eastman ChemicalAt the European Coatings Show - stand number 1-305/ Hall 1 - Eastman Chemical will present its actual product offerings for the coatings, adhesives and graphic arts markets.

Great Lakes Presenta sus Ultimos Aditivos para Poliuretano en Utech 2003

Reofos NHP es un retardante a llama de poco humo, sin chamusquina para las espumas flexibles de automóviles que mantiene excelentes propiedades físicas durante el envejecimiento. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA—Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) anunció hoy que presentará sus últimas adiciones a su gama de retardantes a llama y estabilizadores de polímeros para las aplicaciones de poliuretano en Utech 2003.

CPS Color and Corob join forces as planned

CPS ColorThe merger agreement signed on 5 November 2002 between CPS Color and Corob Group has been approved by the authorities and came into effect on 17 December 2002. CPS Color, a leading supplier of advanced tinting systems, acquires Corob, a leading manufacturer of automatic tinting equipment from Swisslog. The new company is positioned to be a leading provider of postponed colour production systems.