24 Sept 2001
Distrupol acquisition strengthens polymer distribution service in Ireland
Distrupol continues to strengthen its position as one of Europe’s leading polymer distributors with the recent acquisition of Extrapol, the Irish distributor. The move, which provides a clear indication of the importance the company places on the market, extends Distrupol’s already strong presence in Ireland and will enhance the service provided to customers.
18 Sept 2001
NEC co-hosts Nepcon alongside Interplas
Two major UK trade exhibitions will be co-located at the NEC, Birmingham in 2002.
18 Sept 2001
Distrupol names management team to lead its pan-Nordic distribution growth
Distrupol has announced the senior management team that will lead the company’s Nordic operations through, and following, the consolidation of the Distrupol Nordic AB and MBS Plastics distribution businesses on 1 October this year.
14 Sept 2001
Business consolidation will make Distrupol the leading polymer distributor in Europe’s Nordic region
On 1 October 2001 Vopak Chemical Distribution will consolidate its MBS Plastics business with Distrupol, the polymer distributor it acquired with its takeover of Ellis & Everard earlier this year. Under the name Distrupol AB, this rationalisation will bring together the sales and logistics operations of both companies to provide for greater efficiencies in serving customers’ needs, as well as more effective employment of resources.
28 Aug 2001
VICTREX® PEEK polymer replaces ceramic-coated aluminium in wire processing machines
People spend about one third of their lives in bed, and so there is an obvious need to pay special attention to the quality of the design, materials and manufacturing of mattresses. Spühl AG St. Gallen, Switzerland, are global leaders in wire processing equipment for mattress springs and spring interiors, and supply their advanced machines to the mattress and upholstery industry worldwide.
28 Aug 2001
VICTREX® PEEK™ selected for dental sterilisation box with integrated special file retainers
KaVo company in Biberach, Germany, supplies medical installations, devices and laboratory equipment to dental care customers around the world. For a sterilisation box with integrated special files retainers – part of the company’s ENDOflash® root canal instrumentation system – KaVo selected a black grade of VICTREX® PEEK™ Polymer. Major requirements to be met by the material included resistance to multiple sterilisation as well as high mechanical properties and aesthetic appearance.
