01.05.2002
New plant for Rhodia Engineering Plastics confirms commitment to Korean market and prepares for growth in Japan
Rhodia Engineering Plastics will move its polyamide production plant currently located at Anyang in Korea to a new-state-of-the-art facility at Onsan early in 2003.
29.04.2002
KENWORTH'S W900L TRUCK ADOPTS METTON(R) RESIN FOR ITS FIRST ADVANCED POLYMER TRUCK HOOD
ATLANTA (April 29, 2002) – Metton America, Inc. announces the introduction of Kenworth Truck Company’s first advanced-polymer, truck hood for its on-highway class-8, W900L model with curved windshield. The new hood provides reduced weight and performance enhancements over the current hood at no additional cost, while maintaining Kenworth’s traditional, long-hood look and design. Kenworth also is making the new hood available as a retrofit item for customers currently operating W900Ls with a curved windshield.
29.04.2002
Borealis increases XLPE capacity to meet market demand
Borealis, a leading global supplier of polyethylene materials to the wire and cable industry, has advanced its strategic investment plans for new XLPE manufacturing capacity to meet market demand for the compound, which is viewed as providing a cost-effective insulating solution with low environmental impact.
29.04.2002
Victrex Europa strengthens its organisation for Italy
Victrex Europa GmbH has reorganised its business structure in response to changes in the markets it serves and the strong rise in demand for PEEK™ polymer.
29.04.2002
Victrex exhibits at Europlast 2002 reinforcing stronger regional focus in Europe for PEEK™ polymer developments
Victrex Europa will be exhibiting at Europlast, (Hall 2, booth D41 (for the first time), Victrex Europa GmbH will be presenting the latest advances in the development of both new applications and new processing methods for PEEK™ polymer. The exhibition, which will be held from June 3rd – 7th 2002 at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, Paris, will also reinforce the company’s commitment to a stronger European customer support organization.
29.04.2002
NEUES DOW CORNING WEB-FEATURE FÜR KAUTSCHUKMATERIALIEN VERKÜRZT BEMUSTERUNGS- UND LIEFERZEITEN UM 25 %
HANNOVER, 26. APRIL 2002 - Dow Corning kündigte heute ein neues Feature seiner Kautschuk-Website an, mit dem Lieferzeiten für kundenspezifische Compounds aus Silicon-Kautschuk um ein bis zwei Tage bzw. 25 % - verglichen mit herkömmlichen Verfahren für die Zuordnung von Spezifikationen - verkürzt werden können. Dieses E-Business-Tool unter http://www.dowcorning.com/content/rubber/rubber_compounder.asp.
29.04.2002
SONOCO ANNOUNCES COREBOARD PRICE INCREASE IN EUROPE
Brussels, Belgium – Sonoco (NYSE: SON) today announced its intent to increase prices for all paper grades manufactured at its European mills by 40 to 50 Euro per metric tonne, effective May 15, 2002, according to Charles F. Paterno, vice president – Sonoco Europe.
24.04.2002
Eastman Introduces Next Generation Of Biodegradable Plastic
Eastman Chemical Company has announced the introduction of Eastar Bio Ultra copolyester, a new entry in its line of Eastar Bio biodegradable resins.
