Siemens’ High Performance Industrial Contactor Benefits From Verton® Composite Switch Lever

Siemens’ High Performance Industrial Contactor Benefits From Verton® Composite Switch Lever
(Photo LNP, LNPPR003E0303)
 Its unique combination of mechanical properties led Siemens to select Verton® composite, from LNP Engineering Plastics, a GE Plastics company, for the switch lever of one of its high performance contactors used for switching and starting of motors and plants.

Borealis introduces Xmod™ high performance short glass fibre reinforced PP to aid automotive component productivity

In respect of critical weldline behaviour, HPGF also performs better than LGF in pedal carriers. Borealis, a leading supplier of polyolefins, has developed a high performance short glass fibre reinforced (HPGF) polypropylene compound family that has the technological and economical potential to replace long glass fibre (LGF) grades in highly stressed parts for technical automotive applications. Borealis has commercialised this new product group under the Xmod™ brand.

HONEYWELL INICIA LA PRODUCCIÓN ADICIONAL DE REFRIGERANTES SUSTITUTOS DEL R-22

Puesta en marcha de una planta de producción para satisfacer el aumento de la demanda debido a la retirada del R-22 en todo el mundo
(Photo Honeywell Refrigerants Europe HREPR001S0403)
 MORRIS TOWNSHIP, Nueva Jersey, 25 de febrero de 2003 – La división Chemicals de Honeywell (NYSE:HON) ha anunciado hoy que ha iniciado la producción de HFC-125 en sus nuevas instalaciones de Geismar, Luisiana. Richard Preziotti, Vicepresidente y Director General de Honeywell Chemicals, afirma: «Nos hemos comprometido a ser el primer fabricante y proveedor de refrigerantes inocuos para la capa de ozono destinados a fabricantes de equipos y canales de servicio técnico de todo el mundo, y estas nuevas instalaciones muestran con claridad nuestro compromiso con nuestros clientes. Las recientes restricciones a la producción de R-22 impuestas este año por la Agencia de Protección del Medio Ambiente de los Estados Unidos entran dentro de la tendencia mundial a abandonar los HCFC y abrazar los refrigerantes que, como el R-410A, utilizan HFC-125. Esta expansión está perfectamente programada en el tiempo».

Victrex announces new appointment

Victrex has announced the appointment of Christine Karas as General Manager, Americas, with overall responsability for Victrex USA Inc. Greenville, SC -- Victrex USA is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Karas as General Manager, Americas. She will have overall management responsibility for Victrex USA Inc.

Los engranajes de distribuidor fabricados con el polímero Victrex® PEEK™ proporcionan un mayor rendimiento en los circuitos automovilísticos

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Los engranajes de distribuidor fabricados con el polímero Victrex® PEEK™ proporcionan un mayor rendimiento en los circuitos automovilísticos. (Photo Victrex® PEEK™ VXPR160S0303)

 Performance Plastics Ltd, de Cincinnati, Ohio (Estados Unidos) ha desarrollado, en estrecha colaboración con Victrex, un compuesto exclusivo fabricado con el polímero Victrex® PEEK™ para engranajes de distribuidor de coches de carreras que supera en rendimiento a la aleación de bronce tradicional.

Eastman Announces Price Increase on Selected Ester Solvents

Eastman ChemicalEastman Chemical Company has announced a list and off-list price increase of US$0.03 per pound/US$0.07 per kilogram on selected Eastman ester solvents effective April 1, 2003. A US$0.04 per pound/US$0.09 per kilogram price increase has been announced for Eastman EEP.

Eastman Announces Price Increase for Glycol Ether Solvents; Glycol Ether Ester Solvents

Eastman ChemicalEastman Chemical Company has announced a US$0.04 per pound/US$0.09 kilogram list and off-list global price increase on selected glycol ethers and glycol ether esters effective April 1, 2003.

Victrex first Italian exhibition - Plast 2003

VictrexVictrex Europa GmbH will be exhibiting for the first time at the forthcoming Plast 2003, which is being held from May 6th to 10th in the Fiera Milano, Italy. The presence of Victrex at this important event and the recent launch of the Italian version of the website further strengthen the company’s commitment both to its valued customers and industry partners in Italy, and to a stronger European customer support organization as a whole.