Eastar® Copolyester’s Success Wins Rush 2 Project

Eastar® Copolyester’s Success Wins Rush 2 Project
(Photo Eastman Chemicals ECCPR046E0602)

 Following the successful use of Eastman Chemical Company’s Eastar® copolyester in the packaging for the first version of Rush™ fragrance by Gucci, the material was again specified for the startling pink transparent housing for the new Rush 2.

Omnexus enhances global transaction platform to simplified 3-step order process

OmnexusATLANTA (June 17, 2002) – Global plastics eMarketplace Omnexus has upgraded its online procurement system to significantly reduce the number of steps in the ordering process, and offer online plastics buyers increased flexibility by adding change order functionality. The improvements result from direct customer and supplier feedback compiled through a User Experience Project spearheaded by Omnexus in late February 2002.

Attachmate membre actif du «Web Services Interoperability Organization»

AttachmateAttachmate, un des principaux fournisseurs de solutions dédiées à l’intégration et la présentation des applications, a rejoint les membres du Web Services Interoperability

NEW PLATINUM-CURED SILICONE COMPOUNDS FROM DOW CORNING OFFER IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OVER PEROXIDE-CURED RUBBER

Dow Corning RubberSesto, Italy (June 10, 2002) – A new line of platinum-cured silicone rubber compounds offering improved mechanical performance and more accurate cure rates than peroxide-cured rubber is available from Dow Corning.

SPE AWARDS TWO AUTOMOTIVE DIVISION MEMBERS FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE

TROY, Mich. – [June 7, 2002]– The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) International announced that it has awarded two of its members, David Arndt and Terrance Cressy, as Honored Service Members. Both Arndt and Cressy are long-time board members of the SPE Automotive Division based here in Detroit.

Enhanced aircraft seat safety with PEEK™ polymer

Enhanced aircraft seat safety with PEEK™ polymer VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer has replaced a magnesium alloy in a range of functional seat components for both commercial and military aircraft. Designed and manufactured by Belgium-based FERONYL, these components include the lumbar support adjuster, the headrest and headrest holder and the seatbelt guides.

Spray coating with PEEK™ polymer enhances corrosion and wear resistance

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High performance electrostatic spray coatings using Victrex® PEEK™ polymer have been developed by APS Company, Aquitaine, France, to enhance the corrosion and abrasive wear resistance of a wide range of products.
 High performance electrostatic spray coatings using Victrex® PEEK™ polymer have been developed by APS Company, Aquitaine, France, to enhance the corrosion and abrasive wear resistance of a wide range of products. APS is specialised in the development, specification and application of tailor-made coatings to meet specific customer demands across all industry sectors.

GREAT LAKES COMPLETES ANOX™ NDB EXPANSION

Great LakesINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA—Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced that an expansion at its manufacturing facility in Pedrengo, Italy, has increased production capacity by 50% for its line of Anox™ NDB polymer stabilizer blends.