Harvest Polymers Ltd- Rifra Masterbatches SpA
Agent and Distribution Agreement

Rifra laboratory pilot line Harvest Polymers and Rifra Masterbatches SpA have announced an Agreement for the marketing of Rifra’s Masterbatches in the UK and Ireland. The products include Rifrachem additive Masterbatch, Rifratene colour Masterbatch and Rifracomplex a multi blend Masterbatch containing several active components.

HUSKY FORMS NEW “AUTOMATED SYSTEMS” GROUP

Many customers use Husky’s Advanced Manufacturing Center for system testing and debugging. Bolton, Ontario, Canada – Husky Injection Molding Systems has created an Automated Systems Group whose mandate is to specialize on complete system solutions for customers. The new group was formed through a merger of Robotics and Systems Integration. “We have been providing system solutions to our customers for 25 years,” says Bruce Catoen, Vice-President of this new team. “In that time we have developed a reputation as innovators in the injection molding industry.” The continued development of this business is a key initiative for Husky going forward.

Borealis launches two new product ranges based on its unique Borecene technology - Borecene Compact™ and Paintable Borecene PE resins for rotomoulding

Borecene Compact’s enhanced, smoother flow makes it particularly suitable for complex moulds with narrow spaces and threads, such as those for technical applications, automotive parts and tanks.
 The rotational moulding industry is continuously seeking for polyethylene (PE) resins that are easy to handle and that have better flow properties. Borecene Compact™ is an improvement over Borealis’ existing ‘black’ Borecene™ powder and other powders which are ground down from pellets. It uses unique, Borealis patented technology which entirely bypasses the grinding stage. By eliminating this stage, Borecene Compact is dust-free which improves both product quality and the quality of the working environment. And as its name implies, one of Borecene Compact’s attributes is that it takes up less volume which makes it simpler to transport and to store.

Omnexus Leveraged Technology Solution gives plastics and chemical companies their own E-Commerce capabilities

OmnexusATLANTA (October 1, 2002) – Global plastics eMarketplace Omnexus continues its leading role in the industry’s growing trend to move business processes online with a new suite of technology services. Having built a world-class global transaction platform and portal, Omnexus is leveraging this functionality, giving plastics and chemicals companies fast, flexible and affordable access to the very latest in online ordering technology. Under its new alliance with Elemica, the leading global trading network for chemical companies, Omnexus will provide a solution tailored to the specific needs of the chemical industry for eMarketplace technologies.

Attachmate Announces the Release of
NetWizard v5.0

AttachmateAttachmate Corporation, a provider of enterprise information access and management software, today launched NetWizard® v5.0, the latest version of its rapid-deployment, desktop management system. NetWizard offers integrated functionality for desktop software and hardware inventory, software distribution and installation, usage metering, license administration, remote control, and policy management.

MachinePoint, three years on the Web

MachinePointThere have been a number of significant changes since MachinePoint first entered the machinery market in 1999. The general view of the Internet as the ultimate tool for all transactions is now confined to history. Although the web still offers fast and easy methods of transactions adoption rates are far slower than anticipated with many e-businesses simple disappearing or completely changing their business models in an effort to survive. “At MachinePoint we have embraced an evolutionary rather than revolutionary approach to the machinery market; we have become a business using the web rather than a business on the web,” says MachinePoint CEO, César Rodríguez.

Distrupol helps ensure a tight fit for PipeMate

Leading materials-supplier Distrupol has played a leading role in helping East Midlands moulder AAC bring time and cost savings to the heart of the building site with PipeMate – a hand-operated tool for the on-site tapering of plastic pipes. 

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 Leading materials-supplier Distrupol has played a leading role in helping East Midlands moulder AAC bring time and cost savings to the heart of the building site with PipeMate – a hand-operated tool for the on-site tapering of plastic pipes.

Harvest Polymers enters construction sealant market with Nexprene®1500 series LCOF grade for window and door seals

Harvest Polymers enters construction sealant market with Nexprene®1500 series LCOF grade for window and door seals Harvest Polymers principal TRS in the US has launched anew range of low coefficient of friction grades that provide seal manufacturers with easier installation and improved resistance to grease and dirt adherence.