Polymers
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18 Feb 2004
Distrupol expands its coverage and strengthens its business base on the Iberian Peninsula
Since it announced the launch of its business into the Spanish market in September 2003, Distrupol, a member company of Univar and a leading European polymer distributor, technical service provider and application development partner, has been progressively building its operation in the region.
14 Jan 2004
Victrex® PEEK™ polymer replaces polyimide in plasma cutting torch insulation
ESAB Welding and Cutting Products, based in South Carolina, USA, has turned to Victrex® PEEK™ polymer for the electrical insulators in its plasma cutting torches. Replacing a leading brand of polyimide, the polymer offers the same insulation and high temperature performance but provides more cost-effective processing and superior heat ageing and creep resistance.
As a leading polymer distributor, technical service provider and application development partner, Distrupol is focused on the enhancement of systems that give real advantages to customers. One key, and now proven, advantage is that delivered by its telemetry based vendor managed inventory system. This telemetric system, based on the microwave measurement of polymer stock level in a customer’s silo, allows for the automatic replenishment of stock without need of human intervention.
Distrupol, a member company of Univar and a leading European polymer distributor, technical service provider and application development partner, is to undertake the distribution in the Benelux of the masterbatches and colour compounds produced by Matrix Plastics Ltd. 
Bosch und Siemens-Hausgeräte has selected Akulon Ultraflow® for key parts of the E-Motors in their new generation vacuum cleaners. Akulon Ultraflow® was recently introduced by DSM Engineering Plastics.
In direct response to increased demand for its engineering plastics, DSM Engineering Plastics, a business group within DSM Performance Materials, has increased the capacity of its compounding facility in China. 