Two Key Executive Appointments at Omnexus

OmnexusATLANTA (Jan. 3, 2001) – Omnexus announced two key executive appointments today as the global plastics eMarketplace builds momentum to begin 2002. Current COO Michael Walsh has assumed the role of Interim CEO after participating in the leadership of the company’s day-to-day operations since August 2000, and current Omnexus board member Dr. Reinhard Katz has been elevated to the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Barlo Plastics Announces Product Extension Of Spectar® Sheet At Euroshop 2002

BarloBarlo Plastics exhibits Spectar® Sheet during Euroshop 2002, one of the major brands in its broad product family. Barlo Plastics will launch 6 new Spectar® colours. The product capability will also be expanded to include 12mm thickness in the range with a very high impact resistance, shock resistance, as well as being very tough, particularly for larger surface area applications.

Eastman Reaches Agreement to Close Its Manufacturing Site in Düsseldorf, Germany

Eastman ChemicalKINGSPORT, Tenn., December 20, 2001 - Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE EMN) announced today it has reached agreement with the Works Council of Eastman Chemical Jaeger GmbH & Co. KG to close its manufacturing site in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Honeywell Europe Names Commercial and Sales Manager for the Enovate™ 3000 (HFC-245fa) foam blowing agent

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Honeywell Fluorine Products Europe has appointed Björn Hofman as Commercial Manager, EMEA, for the Enovate™ 3000 blowing agent
 Honeywell Fluorine Products Europe has appointed Björn Hofman as Commercial Manager, EMEA, , for the Enovate™ 3000 blowing agent, developed for the foam processing market. Hofman will report to James Harris, Managing Director of Honeywell Fluorine Products Europe and will be working out of the Leuven office in Belgium.

Honeywell’s Fluorine Products Group Names Vice President

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Richard V. Preziotti, Vice President & General Manager, Honeywell Fluorine Products worldwide will be responsible for driving the fluorine business forward, which includes Honeywell’s refrigerants and blowing agent businesses. 
 Honeywell has appointed Richard V. Preziotti as Vice President & General Manager of its Fluorine Products business worldwide. Mr. Preziotti will be responsible for driving the fluorine business forward, which includes Honeywell’s refrigerants and blowing agent businesses.

Outsourcing Sacrifices Strategy

AttachmateAccording to Attachmate, the e-business integration solutions provider, outsourcing IT can jeopardise long-term strategic ecommerce projects.

Omnexus Advances Speed Of Online Procurement With New User-Driven Enhancements

OmnexusATLANTA - December 12, 2001 - Drawing from direct user feedback to enhance its order placement process, global plastics eMarketplace Omnexus has further accelerated the speed of procurement processes for the plastics industry, the company announced today. Now available, the enhanced ordering system widens the timesavings gap even further between Omnexus and traditional fax- and phone-based order methods.