DOW CORNING LAUNCHES NEW BUSINESS: Xiameter Dramatically Reduces Cost For Commonly Used Silicon-based Materials

Xiameter(Midland, Mich.—March 5, 2002) Dow Corning Corporation today announced the launch of a new business model and global brand that offers an exciting new way of doing business with the company. Called Xiameter, the business will operate via the web and feature streamlined services that dramatically reduce the cost of commonly used silicon-based products.

Interplas 2002 to stage Designing in Plastics technical centre

Reed ExhibitionsComponent design has never been more important. Clever and innovative design makes new products commercially viable, attractive to the consumer and provides profits for their manufacturers and suppliers.

Nepcon and Interplas 2002 will have design as its theme

Reed ExhibitionsDesign is the theme of Interplas 2002. This year’s largest international plastics and rubber exhibition is acknowledging that design is the driving force behind the continuing development of the industry and that its non-stop flow of success demands increased emphasis on how the versatility of polymers can be utilised to advantage in today’s global markets.

HUSKY TO SUPPORT FORMER ZYGO CUSTOMERS

HuskyBolton, Ontario, Canada – Husky Injection Molding Systems has purchased the exclusive rights to engineering drawings and patents for PET molds from Zygo Mould Limited. Customers with Zygo molds can rely on Husky for their service and support needs including refurbishments, conversions, and replacement components. The purchase is part of Husky’s continuing commitment to being the leading provider of support services to the PET preform industry.

On-line pre-registration guarantees free admission to Interplas 2002

Reed ExhibitionsInterplas 2002 is the largest international plastics and rubber exhibition being staged this year and its redesigned website is now open for visitor pre-registration that will guarantee free entry to the show.

New Omnexus Techcenter offers direct online access to plastics experts

OmnexusATLANTA (March 11, 2002) – Global plastics eMarketplace Omnexus has gathered some of the industry’s top minds to answer questions and offer expert advice on topics chosen by its members as important to their success in today’s plastics market. The Omnexus TechCenter debuts today at www.techcenter.omnexus.com, the first-ever global system that puts plastics processors in direct contact with technical experts from multiple suppliers.

144-CAVITY MICROPITCH™ MOLD UP AND RUNNING

144-CAVITY MICROPITCH™ Bolton, Ontario, Canada — Husky Injection Molding Systems’ new 144-cavity Micropitch preform mold is now in full production at Southeastern Container’s Enka, N.C. facility. According to Southeastern the mold is meeting or exceeding targets for cycle time, preform quality and acetaldehyde (AA) levels. Several other customers have also placed orders for the new molds including some repeat orders.

Barlo Plastics appoints Wilfried Bernard as ‘Business Director XT Products’

Barlo Plastics, the European leader in manufacturing transparent plastic sheets has announced the promotion of Wilfried Bernard as ‘Business Director XT Products’. Barlo Plastics, the European leader in manufacturing transparent plastic sheets has announced the promotion of Wilfried Bernard as ‘Business Director XT Products’.