Eurocom goes Global

EurocomLondon and Lisbon 17 January 2003: It was announced today that the tech specialist Eurocom PR Network will extend to a managed global network.

MILLAD® CLARIFYING AGENT KEY TO NEW PRODUCTS FROM LEADING CZECH POLYPROPYLENE PRODUCER

The MT230 (MFI 30) resin is aimed at injection moulded thin-wall packaging and housewares for foodstuffs. Chemopetrol, the leading Czech supplier of PP and PE, is launching a new range of PP materials clarified with Millad® 3988 from Milliken Chemicals. The new products are part of a revitalised portfolio that results from Chemopetrol’s recently realised investment in a new polypropylene production plant which replaced the previous production facility. The new plant, using the Amoco gas phase process, increases Chemopetrol’s capacity to 250,000 tonnes/year. The unit, which came on stream during Q4 2002, produces the full range of homopolymers, random and block copolymers.

CLEAR POLYPROPYLENE FLYING HIGH

a A shortage of polycarbonate and consequent higher prices, combined with an increasing level of breakages of Atlas in-flight catering drawer made from the polymer, led Lufthansa Catering Logistik (LCL) to undertake a review of materials with the potential to overcome supply and cost issues, as well as provide a reduced breakage solution.

Eastman increases prices of Specialty Acids and Anhydrides

Eastman ChemicalEastman Chemical Company has announced a price increase of EUR 0.05/kg for its line of Specialty Acids and Anhydrides.

MILLIKEN TO SHOWCASE POLYURETHANE PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION AT UTECH 2003

Milliken & Company GENT – January 13, 2003 - Milliken Chemical, a leading global supplier of specialty colourants and additives, will showcase its colour solutions, as well as its latest protection systems for polyurethanes, at UTECH 2003 exhibition. UTECH will be staged at The Netherlands Congress Centre, The Hague, 25-27 March and Milliken Chemical will be present on Stand 203.

New logo for Distrupol: new image embodies a dynamic organisation growing as a single company

New Logo Distrupol
(DISTPR018) Following a series of business integrations and expansions over the last 18 months, Distrupol, a member company of Univar and a leading polymer distributor, technical service and solutions provider, is changing its logo and creating a new market image. The new logo signals a more dynamic, outward-looking image from Distrupol reflecting the company’s new spirit and sense of purpose.

Enovate™ 3000 Set to demonstrate Honeywell’s Blowing Agent Leadership at Utech 2003

HoneywellEnovate™ 3000 blowing agent (HFC-245fa) will be the focus of Honeywell Fluorine Products’ presentation at UTECH 2003, being staged at The Netherlands Congress Centre, The Hague, 25-27 March, stand 510. Having been trialed by many leading OEMs and formulators in Europe, Asia, and North America for the past nine years, Enovate™ 3000 has been accepted by the insulation foam industry and is now being taken up for commercial scale applications.

Eastman Chemical - stand number 1-305 in Hall 1

Eastman ChemicalAt the European Coatings Show - stand number 1-305/ Hall 1 - Eastman Chemical will present its actual product offerings for the coatings, adhesives and graphic arts markets.