Axxicon Moulds Cleveleys: Giving personal care manufacturers the edge

Axxicon Moulds Cleveleys has produced a series of moulds for 
the production of disposable razor handles.
 Axxicon Moulds Cleveleys, part of the Axxicon Mould Technology Group, has produced a series of moulds for the production of disposable razor handles. Axxicon has produced over 200 cavity sets for use in a number of manufacturing locations worldwide.

New Chief Operating Officer for Axxicon Mould Technology

Arno Wendrich has been appointed to the post of Chief Operation Officer of Axxicon Mould Technology. Arno Wendrich has been appointed to the post of Chief Operation Officer of Axxicon Mould Technology, a division of Mikron Technology Group. Mr. Wendrich takes up his new post with immediate effect.

Omnexus Launches German Plastics News Online

OmnexusZURICH and DÜSSELDORF (25 October, 2001) - Omnexus, the global, neutral eMarketplace created by the plastics industry for the plastics industry, has reinforced its position as the most comprehensive resource for plastics industry information by offering plastics industry news in German to users of the Omnexus German Web site. Omnexus began featuring news provided through German news organization and plastics journal K-Zeitung today, coinciding with the opening of K-show 2001 in Düsseldorf.

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

OmnexusOmnexus, 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.

Omnexus Launches Plastic Industry’s First Multiple-Supplier Equipment Site In German, Extends Global Reach of eMarketplace to Equipment Buyers, Manufacturers

OmnexusZURICH 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.

Borealis A/S, Ashland Plastics-Europe extend distribution agreement


Hank Waters (left) and Kent B. Abbås: a firm handshake on the continuation of the Ashland/Borealis distribution alliance.
 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.

Leading food colour supplier Anstead International promotes depth of expertise to broader audience

Univar PCPA 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.

Anstead International appoints product manager for its food and beverage colour business

Univar PCPAnstead 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.