7 Nov 2002
GREAT LAKES FIRE-RESISTANT LUBRICANT FOR GAS TURBINES IN AS NEW CONDITION AFTER 100,000 HOURS OF OPERATION
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - Great Lakes Chemical Corporation today announced that Reolube® Turbofluid 46XC, a fire-resistant hydraulic fluid and lubricant for steam and gas turbines, has been used successfully in an industrial gas turbine for over 100,000 hours since commissioning without any significant change in condition.
7 Nov 2002
Official inauguration and ISO certification of the Borouge petrochemical complex
On October 30, 2002, the USD 1.2 billion Borouge petrochemical complex in Ruwais in the United Arab Emirates was officially inaugurated. The day before Det Norske Veritas presented the ISO 9001:2000 certification to Borouge, who achieved the certificate in only nine months as one of the fastest companies.
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.
