29.10.2002
GREAT LAKES LAUNCHES HIGHER REACTIVITY FLAME RETARDANT FOR POLYURETHANE AND POLYISOCYANURATE FOAM
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced the introduction of Firemaster® 520, a higher reactivity flame retardant for rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam applications. Firemaster 520 was developed in close consultation with foam manufacturers who need to change their formulations to accommodate alternative blowing agents that are quickly replacing HCFC, which is subject to phase-out under the Montreal protocol.
28.10.2002
RB206MO von Borealis.
Die perfekte Wahl für blasgeformte Flaschen in Heißabfüllanwendungen
RB206MO ist ein neues Random-Polypropylen (PP), das die Marktposition von Borealis als führenden Kunststoffanbieter für hochleistungsfähige Materialien unterstreicht. Das Material widersteht Heißabfülltemperaturen bis 100°C ohne bleibende Verformung der Flasche. Und selbst bei diesen hohen Temperaturen behält RB206MO seine ausge-zeichnete Steifigkeit bei, was die Produktivität auf Heißabfülllinien optimiert. Aufgrund der hohen Steifigkeit lässt sich außerdem das Flaschengewicht reduzieren, mit entsprechen-den Einsparungen an Material- und Transportkosten.
28.10.2002
CAVAMAX® cyclodextrins provide innovative solutions for pharmaceutical formulators
International Specialty Products (ISP) and Wacker-Chemie GmbH have formed a strategic alliance for the promotion and sale of Wacker’s CAVAMAX® cyclodextrins throughout the world, with the exception of Japan. This alliance combines Wacker’s leadership in product technology and manufacturing with ISP’s global pharmaceutical technical and marketing expertise.
26.10.2002
Akquisition verstärkt Präsenz von Vyncolit in den USA
Die Perstorp-Gruppe meldet die Übernahme der Geschäftseinheit Moldable Composites von Rogers Corporation, einem US-basierten Hersteller hochleistungsfähiger Duroplastcompounds, die vorwiegend im Fahrzeugbau und in der Elektrotechnik eingesetzt werden. Moldable Composites erzielte mit rund 150 Mitarbeitern zuletzt einen Jahresumsatz von ca. USD 35 Millionen.
25.10.2002
Univar Names President for European Operations
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – October 25, 2002 – Univar N.V., a global leader in chemical distribution, has appointed John Phillpotts to be President of its European business unit, Univar Europe. Univar Europe is the second largest chemical distributor in Europe, with operations in 14 countries including the UK, Ireland, France, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, the Nordic, Italy and the Iberian Peninsula. Univar also has significant positions in the European market in polymers and food ingredient distribution.
25.10.2002
Anstead International moves into purpose-built state-of-the-art facilities in Basildon, UK
Anstead International has moved from its long-established centre at Billericay to new, purpose-built 25,000 ft2 (2,325 m2) state-of-the-art headquarters and temperature-controlled warehousing with computerised product location handling at Basildon, Essex, UK. The new facilities operate to the latest ISO 2000/ PS 9100 standards and include new laboratories where product testing is conducted according to industry and customer specifications and following strict procedures, to meet the highest standards for raw materials.
24.10.2002
SONOCO PURCHASES WOOD REEL OPERATIONS
Hartsville, SC -- Sonoco (NYSE:SON) today announced the purchase of Texas Reel Company’s plywood reel operations, Sherman, Texas, and Coonrod Reel Company’s nailed wood reel operation in Bohman, Texas, it was announced today by Charles W. Reid, division vice president and general manager, Sonoco Baker® Reels. Annual sales from these acquisitions in 2002 are expected to be approximately $10 million. The purchase price was not revealed.
24.10.2002
Koninklijke Ten Cate ernennt neuen Group Managing Director für Ten Cate Plasticum
Der Aufsichtsrat der Koninklijke Ten Cate hat Jeroen A. Jonker ab Juni 2002 zum Group Managing Director der Ten Cate Plasticum ernannt.
