30 Jul 2002
High performance PEEK™ polymer tubing specified in new medical device to cure acid
When MEDEFAB of Jaffrey, New Hampshire, USA, a major manufacturer of medical device components, was customising tubing for a new device to cure acid reflux disease, VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer was the material of choice because of its outstanding combination of properties including high temperature and chemical resistance, toughness and strength.
29 Jul 2002
ISI-Plast uses clear polypropylene to create unique hot-fill container for food applications
CORREGGIO, ITALY – July 29, 2002 – When it comes to creating opportunities for growth, nothing beats a new product, especially one that takes advantage of a market trend. For ISI-Plast, one of Italy’s top manufacturers of plastic containers, that product is a clear polypropylene container that’s ideal for food processors. Available in a wide range of sizes and with or without handles, the clear container makes it easier for customers to monitor their filling processes.
26 Jul 2002
High-Precision Manufacturer Stettler Moves Orders Online with Omnexus
Stettler Kunststoffverarbeitungs GmbH, a key-supplier to the automotive, machinery and computer industries, transferred its ordering process online with its key plastics suppliers in less than one day through Omnexus. Now, Stettler knows in minutes if products are available and ready for delivery with their established plastics suppliers.
25 Jul 2002
Goedkeuring voor $ 750 miljoen lening
WorldCom Europa heeft vandaag, woensdag, bevestigd dat de US Bankruptcy Court voor het zuidelijk district van New York gisteren goedkeuring heeft gegeven voor een lening van $750 miljoen als overbruggende financiering voor de activiteiten van WorldCom in de Verenigde Staten. Hierdoor beschikt de onderneming over voldoende middelen om te kunnen blijven opereren, werknemers te betalen en klanten te bedienen.
24 Jul 2002
A Showcase for the UK Industry
'Every UK company registered on the BPF-Online Directory will have a marketing platform at Interplas 2002' announced the BPF this week. Over 1800 companies have entered their details onto its product sourcing Directory since its launch in mid 2001. Visitors to the BPF stand at the show will be able to access this information, which covers materials, machinery, equipment, products and services, with assistance from BPF staff who will be on hand to help people understand the real benefits of the website as well as meeting their sourcing needs.
23 Jul 2002
Omnexus Surplus Center expands into Europe connecting processors with sellers of excess plastics materials
ATLANTA (July 23, 2002) –Omnexus has extended its online excess materials service with today’s launch of the European arm of its successful surPLUS Center™. Plastics buyers and sellers ranging from small to large companies now have instant access through the global plastics eMarketplace to a fast-moving, continually updated selection of discounted prime and non-prime inventory from both North American and European sellers of branded, excess resin materials.
19 Jul 2002
Comprehensive seminar programme adds further value to Interplas 2002
The five-day seminar programme scheduled for this year’s Interplas exhibition provides all visitors to the show with the opportunity to attend a wide range of up-to-the-minute, technical and topical presentations. And, admission to seminars is free of charge to all visitors.
19 Jul 2002
Distrupol appointed sole distributor for DSM’s Sarlink®
Distrupol, the leading European polymer distributor, has been appointed by DSM as sole distributor for its Sarlink® range of thermoplastic vulcanisates (TPVs). The agreement covers product distribution throughout the UK, Ireland, the Nordic region, Benelux and France.
