Two new partners for Eurocom

EurocomLondon, February 2003: Two more PR firms have joined the Eurocom PR Network as partners. Eurocom now has the capability to undertake PR campaigns in 31 countries in Europe, more than any other PR network.

Eastman Announces Price Increases for Ketones

Eastman ChemicalEastman Chemical Company has announced list and off-list prices increases on ketones effective March 1, 2003. The price increases are for the United States, Canada and Latin America.

Eastman Announces List and Off-List Price Increases for Glycol Ether Solvents and Glycol Ether Ester Solvents

Eastman ChemicalEastman Chemical Company has announced list and off-list price increases on selected glycol ether solvents and glycol ether ester solvents effective March 1, 2003. The increases are for the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Toyota authorizes Akzo Nobel’s new advanced paint system

Akzo NobelSassenheim, The Netherlands, February 2003 -Toyota Motor Corporation has authorized all three of Akzo Nobel’s new Sikkens Plus® paint products – Autocryl Plus, Autobase Plus and Autoclear Plus. The Sikkens Plus range has been developed using new super-dispersant technology to create a product that is not only easier to use but one that requires significantly less material to achieve complete coverage.

Distrupol continues to invest in support of DuPont distributorship

Andy Canning Distrupol, a member company of Univar and a leading European polymer distributor, technical service and solutions provider, continues to strengthen its sector leadership by investing in people. While increasing the overall strength of Distrupol’s professional team, the latest appointments announced by the company reinforce support for the DuPont Engineering Polymers product range, for which Distrupol was recently awarded the exclusive distribution contract for the UK and Ireland.

MILLIKEN CHEMICAL TO SHOWCASE BREAKTHROUGH POLYMER ADDITIVES AT PLAST 03

- Gent, Belgium – Milliken Chemical, the global leader in clarifying and colouring agents for polypropylene (PP), will use its presence at PLAST 03 exhibition (Hall 21, stand D16), 6-10 May in Milan, Italy, to profile its latest breakthrough advances in polymer additive technology.

Distrupol targets leadership role in commodity and engineering plastics distribution in France

DistrupolDistrupol, a member company of Univar and a leading polymer distributor, technical service and solutions provider, has recently moved into new premises at Vincennes (in the eastern suburbs of Paris, France). Dedicated to polymer distribution these new premises represent another significant step in establishing Distrupol as a leading French polymer distribution operation following the re-branding of the former Lambert Rivière polymer distribution business last year.

Barlo Plastics Features in latest James Bond Film, "Die Another Day"

Two Barlo Plastics’ products are being featured in the new James Bond film ‘Die Another Day’. The material was designed-in and supplied by specialist supplier Silwood Plastics (UK). Two Barlo Plastics’ products are being featured in the new James Bond film ‘Die Another Day’. The material was designed-in and supplied by specialist supplier Silwood Plastics (UK).