Distrupol Ireland expands range with Innovene high density polyethylene and NOVA Innovene polystyrene

DistrupolDistrupol Ireland have been appointed distributor for Innovene’s Rigidex high density polyethylenes. The Rigidex range is a market leader, based on the past businesses of BP Chemicals and Solvay. Distrupol Ireland is already the exclusive distributor for Innovene’s polypropylenes and its other polyethylenes.

NEDSCHROEF Herentals: Turning lowest cost material into low cost, high quality products

NEDSCHROEF Herentals is a leading manufacturer of world-class machinery for the cost effective production of formed metal parts such as automotive parts and fasteners.NEDSCHROEF Herentals is a leading manufacturer of world-class machinery for the cost effective production of formed metal parts such as automotive parts and fasteners. Key customers include automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers as well as producers of sub-assemblies.

Borealis appoints new Vice President Engineering Applications

Borealis has appointed Paul Turner as Vice President Engineering Applications with effect March 1, 2006Borealis has appointed Paul Turner as Vice President Engineering Applications with effect March 1, 2006. In his new role Paul will head the Borealis automotive and appliances business including the sales, marketing and development units. He will be based in Mechelen, Belgium.

SIEMENS VDO ABRE NUEVOS CAMPOS PARA USAR STANYL® LA PA46, DE DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS: AISLANTES PARA NUCLEOS DE DEVANADO DEL MOTOR ELECTRICO EN UNA NUEVA BOMBA PARA EL ABS

Los aislantes para el núcleo de devanado fabricados con Stanyl®, la poliamida 4,6 de DSM Engineering Plastics, tienen un grosor de 0.4 - 0.6 mm. y son suficientemente resistentes para el motor de la bomba del sistema antibloqueo ABS, un reciente diseño de Siemens VDO. Los aislantes de Stanyl conservan la rigidez de trabajo y la estabilidad dimensional hasta los 290ºC, prestación superior a la de la mayoría de termoplásticos.La poliamida 46 (PA46) Stanyl® se usa a menudo en aislantes para núcleos de devanado de los motores eléctricos no destinados al automóvil por la resistencia mecánica y al calor de sus delgadas paredes. Ahora encuentra su primer uso en automoción para el motor de la bomba del sistema antibloqueo (ABS) de Siemens VDO. En el motor eléctrico compacto de nuevo diseño, la resina Stanyl permite paredes ultradelgadas de 0.4-0.6mm. que maximizan tanto el tamaño del aislante como el número de espiras. Es pues una forma económica de optimizar el proceso de montaje del motor al tiempo que aisla eléctricamene la bobina del armazón del motor que es metálico. El aislante de Stanyl conserva la rigidez de trabajo y la estabilidad dimensional hasta los 290ºC, prestación superior a la de la mayoría de termoplásticos sujetos a tracción de bobinado.

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Chemtura introduce their world leading plastics additives and flame retardants portfolio at Chinaplas’06

Chemtura Firemaster® and Reofos® flame retardants are widely used in electrical and electronic applicationsMiddlebury, Connecticut - Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) the worlds largest manufacturer of plastics additives and a leader in flame retardant technology, will launch its comprehensive product line for the Chinese plastics market at Chinaplas 2006.

New push fit system for metal plastic pipes

Wavin smartFIX all plastic push fit system delivers reliable connections combined with savings in installation time and cost.Wavin, a leading European innovator and producer of plastic pipe systems, has launched smartFIX, a unique push fit pipe connection system that combines a secure, reliable fitting solution with time and cost savings in the installation of sanitary and heating systems. Wavin smartFIX will have its first major showing at the Mostra Convegno Exhibition in Milan, February 28 – March 04, 2006.

Owens Corning India dobla la producción de tejidos de punto de fibra de vidrio para satisfacer la creciente demanda, en especial para el mercado de la energía eólica

Continuous Filament MatBOMBAY, India, 23 de febrero de 2006: En la ICERP –voz de la industria de materiales compuestos en India- Owens Corning (OWENQ.OB), fabricante líder en materiales de refuerzo en India, ha anunciado hoy que ha añadido una segunda línea de producción de tejidos de punto de fibra de vidrio en la planta de Owens Corning India Ltd. de Taloja, Bombay, una empresa en participación de Owens Corning, EE.UU y Mahindra & Mahindra, India.

Eastman Expands CHDM Capacity

Eastman ChemicalCAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, THE NETHERLANDS - Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has announced an expansion project that will enable the doubling of CHDM capacity at its Kingsport, Tenn., site. The project will come on-line in late 2006.