4 Nov 2002
HUSKY OPENS NEW TECHNICAL CENTER
Bolton, Ontario, Canada — Husky Injection Molding Systems has added Mexico to the growing list of regions served by its worldwide network of Technical Centers. The newest facility, located in Mexico City, opened in September and is situated in close proximity to a number of key customers.
1 Nov 2002
New speaker programme management service launched in Europe
1 November 2002: EMGtech, the Dutch-UK PR partner firm in the Eurocom PR Network has formed a strategic alliance with The Catchpole Corporation, the leading US based speaker management specialists. Under the agreement EMGtech will actively market Catchpole’s consulting services and event reports in Europe, use Catchpole’s huge events information source to offer an enhanced speaker management resources to European clients, and also supply Catchpole with the latest data on European-based events and speaking opportunities.
1 Nov 2002
PEEK-OPTIMA®LT polymer is the material of choice for orthopaedic implants
Invibio™ PEEK-OPTIMA® LT polymer has replaced POM-C in the manufacture of Synthes® spiked washers. These FDA cleared ligament fixation device has been developed by Mathys Medical Ltd for use in traumatology for ligament reattachment or fixation specifically for readaptation of torn or avulsed ligaments.
31 Oct 2002
On the right TRACS to a better working environment
Rapid’s TRACS (Transport, Recovery and Air Cleaning System) has significantly improved the working environment for production workers at injection moulder Plastal AB, Gothenburg, Sweden, by dramatically reducing granulation dust in the air. The newly installed TRACS system is connected directly to the Rapid granulators that recycle plastics waste from the moulding operations.
30 Oct 2002
TRADE SHOW TARGETS WEST COAST TOOL & MOLD AND MOLDING INDUSTRIES
LOS ANGELES, October 30, 2002 - Access Communications, Inc., is proud to announce the launch of a trade expo and conference for the tool & mold making and related molding industries. The event, Tool & Mold Expo (TME), will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, USA, October 28-30, 2003.
29 Oct 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 Oct 2002
RB206MO from Borealis. A cool choice for blow-moulded bottles in hot fill applications
RB206MO is a new random Polypropylene (PP) grade strengthening Borealis’ position as one of the leading suppliers in high performance bottle applications. It can withstand hot filling temperatures of up to 100°C without any permanent deformation of the bottle shape. Even at high temperatures, RB206MO maintains excellent stiffness which means that it allows high productivity on hot filling lines. Another feature of RB206MO is that due to its superior stiffness, bottle weight can be reduced which provides savings in both material and transport costs. The higher temperature resistance of the unique additive package used in RB206MO results in less cleaning of the deventing channels, mould surfaces, die and the stationary mandrel. Because it is easy to extrude and has a high top load performance as well as very good nucleation, RB206MO is extremely well suited to high performance production lines, where it also offers significant savings in materials for multi-layer bottles.
28 Oct 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.
