6 Nov 2002
CPS Color and Corob to join forces
CPS Color, a leading supplier of advanced tinting systems, and Corob, a leading manufacturer of automatic tinting equipment, will combine their operations. The new entity will be a leading provider of postponed colour production systems, with an improved customer offering.
5 Nov 2002
Tom Dixon in partnership with Eastman: Introducing “the Screen” made with Provista sheet from Eastman Specialty Plastics
World renowned product and furniture designer Tom Dixon has introduced “the Screen”, a multi-functional divider for use in offices and workspaces. The Screen, which was first seen as a prototype at the Milan Furniture Fair, consists of a number of panels made from Provista sheet, made from Provista copolymer produced by Eastman Specialty Plastics.
4 Nov 2002
UTECH Europe 2003: On track to deliver the world’s biggest polyurethane technology forum
UTECH Europe, the triennial showcase dedicated to the international polyurethane industry, is on track to again deliver the largest forum in the world for this specialised sector. Coinciding as it does with a strengthening in economies globally, UTECH Europe will provide a valuable window on the issues and opportunities facing the industry.
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.
