Largest technology specialist PR network in Western Europe extends to Eastern Europe

EurocomLondon 28 June 2002: It was announced today four new partners in Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Romania and Slovak Republic have joined Eurocom PR Network to give coverage in key Eastern European markets. A partner in Hungary will be confirmed shortly.

Calza Garver Turns To Durastar® Polymer For Vianova™ Line Of Fashion Footwear

Eastman Chemical Company’s DuraStar® polymer played a key role in Calza Garver’s success with their ViaNova™ brand of clear fashion footwear. Toughness, chemical resistance, clarity and feel combined to provide shoes that were attractive, comfortable and durable. Along with good impact resistance and high elongation at break, DuraStar polymer’s lower flexible modulus resulted in a better match than competitive resins for shoe soles, providing a more comfortable, softer feel. Also, during the manufacturing process, polycarbonate shoes required three hours at 150° C to release stresses in the sole. Calza Garver was able to completely eliminate that relaxation step, resulting in a production rate increase equal to one full line.

(Photo Eastman Chemicals ECCPR052E0702) When Mexico’s Calza Garver looked to enter the fashion footwear market with a clear shoe product, they knew they needed to avoid the breakage issues experienced with the soles of earlier entries.

J. Thorne King appointed Omnexus CTO

OmnexusATLANTA (July 9, 2002) – Global plastics eMarketplace Omnexus has appointed J. Thorne King as Chief Technology Officer. Prior to his new post, King led the company’s IT efforts, specifically focusing on new functionality design and software enhancements.

Survey reveals IT decision makers' commitment to Web Services

AttachmateJuly 2002 - A survey conducted by Attachmate, the e-business integration solutions provider, has revealed that 47% of the UK's enterprises are already implementing Web Services with another 44 % gearing up to adopt the technology within the next three years.

Clear plastic case lets pen manufacturer rule out retail theft

Clear plastic case lets pen manufacturer rule out retail theft Many people take great pride in owning a fine writing instrument such as a Waterman or Parker Pen. Unfortunately, however, the high quality and excellent reputation of these pens also make them attractive targets for retail theft.

EUREKA status for CPS COLOR

Thermocolor is an automated tinting system, being developed for use with extruded and injection moulded thermoplastics, that eliminates the need for masterbatches and pre-mixing dry pigments, which are the traditional methods of colouring thermoplastic materials.  CPS COLOR, the global leader in tinting systems and technology, has been awarded EUREKA status for its Thermocolor research project being undertaken in conjunction with Corob Oy, Finland, a key manufacturer of dosing equipment.

MachinePoint Launches Expanded Online Resources and Services

Photo MPPR015E Valladolid, Spain –June 2002 – MachinePoint is proud to announce the recent launch of a new website. The new portal features a redesigned interface and enhanced functions never before offered in the industry. The update is part of a recent technical platform implementation, utilizing a new intranet that will allow associates better management of their machinery catalogues and transactions.

GREAT LAKES RECEIVES GERMAN ENVIRONMENT AGENCY APPROVAL FOR PHOSPHORUS-BASED FLUID AND LUBRICANT ADDITIVE

Great LakesINDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 24, 2002 – Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced that its Durad® 310M phosphorus-based specialty additive has been approved by the German Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt-UBA) for use in rapidly biodegradable hydraulic fluids and lubricants.