25-10-2001
Gli stabilimenti europei PolyOne di Tossiat e Assesse ottengono la certificazione QS-9000
PolyOne ha annunciato che altri due suoi siti produttivi europei hanno ottenuto la certificazione QS-9000: si tratta degli impianti di produzione di concentrati colore situati a Tossiat, in Francia, e ad Assesse in Belgio, tra i primi nel settore europeo dei masterbatch a conseguire questa importante certificazione di qualità per il settore AUTO.
22-10-2001
Eastman Announces Plan to Consolidate Coatings Operations in Europe
KINGSPORT, Tenn., October 22, 2001--Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) today began consultation with the Works Council of Eastman Chemical Jaeger GmbH & Co. KG in an effort to reach agreement to close its operating site in Duesseldorf, Germany.
15-10-2001
Fiske Food Ingredients to operate the most advanced distribution centre in Europe
Fiske Food Ingredients, the leading UK specialist distributor of food and beverage ingredients, has completed a € 1 million investment programme that will advance its Milton Keynes, UK, headquarters to the most modern distribution facility of its kind in Europe. Fiske is the dedicated food industry distribution arm of Royal Vopak .
10-10-2001
Dagli imballaggi in PET, un vantaggio per l’ambiente
In base alle nuove normative tedesche, le bottiglie monouso in PET riciclabile sono considerate svantaggiose per l’ambiente. Il Dr. Bram Opschoor, che quasi 30 anni fa ha partecipato allo sviluppo delle bottiglie in PET per bibite gassate, espone in questo articolo il suo punto di vista. Dal 1968 al 1975, il Dr. Opschoor ha lavorato per Akzo Plastics; oggi è consulente tecnico di PET Container Recycling Europe (PETCORE).
04-10-2001
New investment confirms Vopak’s E&E division as the leading bulk solvents distributor
Vopak Chemical Distribution Europe has announced the completion of a major expansion of its Cadishead bulk solvents terminal near Manchester, United Kingdom, further confirming its leadership position in this market sector. The terminal, which has benefited from an investment of £2.5 million, is operated by Chemitrade the bulk solvents division of E&E Ltd., formerly Ellis and Everard, acquired by Royal Vopak and becoming part of the Vopak Chemical Distribution unit in January of this year. The facility is purpose built to handle BASF oxygenated solvents following the distribution deal agreed between E&E and BASF in early 2000.
04-10-2001
Anstead International appoints Business Director
David Jones has been appointed Business Director of Anstead International effective from 1st November 2001, replacing Kim Morrison who is leaving the company. Anstead International, part of Royal Vopak following the acquisition of Ellis and Everard in January 2001, has grown rapidly in recent years to become a leading raw material supplier to the personal care and pharmaceutical industry in the UK.
04-10-2001
Anstead International establishes position as a leading supplier of pharmaceutical raw materials in the UK
Anstead International will present itself, at the CPhI, as a leading supplier of raw materials to the UK pharmaceutical industry. Now part of Royal Vopak, following the acquisition of Ellis and Everard earlier this year, Anstead International has greatly strengthened its portfolio of raw materials through the introduction of products previously supplied by Univar.

