7 Nov 2001
Omnexus E-Business Model Thriving At One-Year Mark, Plastics eMarketplace Reaches All Benchmarks in First Year, Moves Forward with Aggressive Plan for Second Year
Omnexus, the global, neutral eMarketplace created by the plastics industry for the plastics industry, marks its first anniversary October 2, 2001, having successfully reached every scheduled benchmark set by the company since its inception. Omnexus officially launched its service on October 2, 2000, with founding members BASF, Bayer, Dow, DuPont and Ticona, and has since added more than 15 other members.
7 Nov 2001
Omnexus Launches Plastic Industry’s First Multiple-Supplier Equipment Site In German, Extends Global Reach of eMarketplace to Equipment Buyers, Manufacturers
ZURICH and DÜSSELDORF (25 October, 2001) - Omnexus, the global, neutral eMarketplace created by the plastics industry for the plastics industry, has launched a full German-language version of its new Equipment eMarketplace, the industry’s first online site allowing customers to compare information and request quotations on equipment from multiple international manufacturers in a neutral environment. The German version of the Omnexus Equipment eMarketplace, the latest offering from the plastic industry’s most comprehensive global online resource, officially debuted today at the K 2001 in Düsseldorf.
7 Nov 2001
Borealis A/S, Ashland Plastics-Europe extend distribution agreement
Dublin, Ohio - Borealis A/S and the Ashland Plastics-Europe Division (Brussels, Belgium) of Ashland Distribution Company (Dublin, Ohio, U.S.A.) have agreed to continue their distribution alliance.
5 Nov 2001
Leading food colour supplier Anstead International promotes depth of expertise to broader audience
A world-class supplier of food colours, Anstead International is continuing to build reputation and market share. Following the acquisition by Royal Vopak of its parent company Ellis & Everard earlier this year, Anstead International is benefiting from the greater strength and resources of a global leader in distribution and logistics.
5 Nov 2001
Anstead International appoints product manager for its food and beverage colour business
Anstead International has announced the appointment of Matthew Howard to the position of Product Manager Colour. A daughter company of Royal Vopak, Anstead International has a long established reputation as a leading supplier of colour preparations for the food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.
5 Nov 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.
5 Nov 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.
5 Nov 2001
Husky expands mold audit and refurbishing programs
Bolton, Ontario, Canada — Mold audits and refurbishments help customers maximize the longevity of a mold and minimize downtime. The fact that Husky offers this service locally makes even more sense for customers. A local presence allows for faster action. With local Husky staff support and inventory, turnaround times for mold audits and refurbishings are minimized while logistics costs, import taxes and duties are reduced. To make it even easier, Husky also offers mold conversions and refurbishments directly at the customer’s facility.
