Extrusion blow moulded polypropylene bottles help European consumers get a clear look at new surface cleaner

High-quality handle bottles made of clear polypropylene (PP) in one liter and 750ml sizes for the surface cleaner are now stocked on the shelves of a major supermarket chain. These clear PP bottles were created with the help of Milliken Chemical and its MILLAD® 3988, the world’s most widely used polypropylene clarifying agent.

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 WREXHAM, UNITED KINGDOM – October 21, 2002 – For a recognized innovator like Inblow Form Ltd., a blow moulding specialist based in the United Kingdom, the challenge was irresistible: develop clear, affordable and environmentally responsible containers for a new cleaning product.

Eastman, Geocell Sign Exclusive Copolyester Supply Agreement

RDFW is a new and revolutionary fortification technology that can replace the outdated task of filling and stacking sandbags.
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 Eastman Chemical Company has signed an agreement with Geocell Systems, Inc., to be the exclusive supplier of copolyester materials used in Geocell’s Rapid Deployment Flood Wall (RDFW) grid. RDFW is a new and revolutionary fortification technology that can replace the outdated task of filling and stacking sandbags. In addition to flood control, the technology also has applications for military force protection and homeland security.

Honeywell Refrigerants Europe continues to reinforce its market presence

HoneywellConfirming its commitment to the refrigeration industry Honeywell Refrigerants Europe, a leader in HFC refrigerant technology, has increased its investment in customer services, research and production capacity.

Honeywell and Samsung Electronics announce AZ-20® refrigerant supply agreement

HoneywellHoneywell Fluorine Products, Europe announced that it has finalised a four-year agreement to support Samsung in the continued conversion of its air-conditioning equipment to AZ-20®, Honeywell’s patented replacement for ozone-depleting R-22 in new air conditioners. In addition to supplying refrigerant for charging and servicing equipment, Honeywell will provide support in system research and development, manufacturing plant conversion, and service-technician training.

Honeywell Refrigerants Europe goes live with regionally focused web site

Honeywell Refrigerants Europe goes live with new regionally focused web site: www.honeywellrefrigerants.com Honeywell Refrigerants Europe, a leader in the development of safer HFC refrigerant solutions to replace HCFC-based products in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, used IKK 2002 as the launch platform for its new web site: www.honeywellrefrigerants.com

Milliken to manufacture ClearTint® polymeric colourants in Europe

ClearTint® is the leading brand for clear polypropylene colourants in the United States and is the colouring of choice in a variety of applications including food and cosmetic packaging, closures, juvenile products, pharmaceutical packaging, and housewares. Milliken Chemical, the global leader in clarifying agents for polypropylene, supports the European introduction of its unique ClearTint® polymeric colourants, with the announcement that it plans to open new manufacturing, colour matching, and technical support operations, in Gent, Belgium, before the end of 2002.

Rapid Granulator AB introduces new 45 Series

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Rapid designed the 45 Series after an extensive survey among granulator users, asking them what they considered the most important aspects of such a machine. The new series, that covers three model sizes with cutter house openings of 450×600 mm, 450×900 mm and 450×1200 mm, has been designed to incorporate many features based on that survey 
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 Rapid Granulator AB introduces its new 45 Series of granulators. Uniquely, Rapid designed the series after an extensive survey among granulator users, asking what they considered the most important aspects of such a machine. The new series, that covers three model sizes with cutter house openings of 450×600 mm, 450×900 mm and 450×1200 mm, has been designed to incorporate many features based on that survey.

Distrupol appointed exclusive UK distributor of DuPont’s engineering plastics

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Distrupol are fully committed to ensuring that customers receive outstanding service from an experienced team: (from left to right) John Wallace - Managing Director Ireland, Gerry Moore - Managing Director UK, David Jukes - CEO Distrupol Europe and Ray Estall - Sales Director.

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 Hemel Hempstead/ Chertsey, 15 October 2002. Distrupol, a member company of Univar and the leading UK polymer distributor, technical service and solutions provider, has been appointed as the exclusive distributor in the UK for the full range of DuPont’s engineering plastics.