GREAT LAKES INTRODUCES NEW ANTIOXIDANT BLENDS AT K’ 2001

AlkanoxTM P24 and Blends – Organo-phosphite antioxidant No Dust Blends (NDB’s) for ‘high-end’ polyolefin applications, styrenica, PVC, polyesters, elastomers & adhesives

 DÜSSELDORF, Germany – Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) launched two Alkanox™ P24-based antioxidant blends at Kunststoffe 2001, the world’s leading international tradeshow for plastics and rubber chemicals held 25 October – 1 November, 2001, in Düsseldorf, Germany.

CPSCOLOR launches automated colour tinting system at K 2001

CPS ColorCPSCOLOR, a manufacturer of liquid colorants, based in The Netherlands, is introducing the concept of an integrated colour management system for thermoplastics that gives users total freedom in their choice of colours.

Owens Corning’s Global Automotive Solutions Business

Owens Corning Composite SolutionsOwens Corning created the Automotive Solutions Business to accelerate growth for the company by providing innovative composites solutions to the worldwide automotive industry. OC™ Automotive Solutions is part of Owens Corning’s billion-dollar Composites Systems Business, an industry leader in the global composites market.

New system inspects and verifies preform quality

Prototype inline inspection system at Husky’s Advanced Manufacturing Center
 Bolton, Ontario, Canada — Husky Injection Molding Systems and Pressco Technology Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio, USA, have partnered to develop an integrated system that will inspect and verify every molded preform. The jointly developed system will allow molders to quantify key production variables such as reduction in scrap, down-time and associated product handling expenses. In addition, the system will provide such intangible benefits as objective inspection results, early identification and correction of defects, consistent product quality and a tool for predictive maintenance.

BERGAMID® Polyamid & BERGAFLEX® TPE Combine for Improved Indoor Hockey Stick Blade

BERGAMID® and BERGAFLEX® from PolyOne provide improved toughness and excellent ball control for new hockey blade. CLEVELAND (August 17, 2001) – A new hockey stick made for the increasingly popular indoor version of the sport uses impact-modified BERGAMID® polyamide from PolyOne for toughness, durability, and flexibility.

PolyOne's Bethlehem Plant Gains QS-9000 Certification; Twelfth PolyOne Plant to Reach Quality Milestone as Auto Supplier

PolyOneBETHLEHEM, PA (USA) – The Plastic Compounds & Colors Group of PolyOne™ Corporation (NYSE: POL) announced today that its Bethlehem site has gained QS-9000 certification, the ninth such PolyOne facility to earn this recognition. The plant supplies a variety of polymers to Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers to the automotive industry. In the hardware arena, materials from the Bethlehem plant are used for applications such as interior and exterior door handles and escutcheons, glovebox latches, luggage racks, seat levers, seatbelt systems, latching mechanisms, and side trim moldings. Under the hood, Bethlehem supplies materials for use in transmission sump filters, air-handling systems, brake and fuel lines, and pulleys. In the electrical/electronics system, the company provides material for connectors and bobbins.

PolyOne Distribution Canada Expands Regional Operations with Opening of New Headquarters

PolyOneMISSISSAUGA, Ontario (May 22, 2001) – PolyOne Distribution Canada, Inc. announced today the opening of a new headquarters for the company’s expanded Canadian operation. The new facility, located here at 7689 Bath Road, houses the company’s administrative offices and over 60,000 square feet of warehouse space. The state-of-the-art warehouse also features a rail siding enabling the transfer of product from bulk railcar to bulk truck and packaging equipment that provides full packaging capability into cartons or bags.

Akcros Chemicals launches new low viscosity bonding agent(in English)

AkcrosDÜSSELDORF October 25, 2001: Vulcabond MD is the latest addition to Akcros Chemicals' Vulcabond range of bonding agents which improve the adhesion of PVC plastisols to polyester, nylon and other synthetic fabrics.