30 Mar 2003
Molding compounds from Perstorp shown to kill SARS virus and other bacteria, making more devices “Safe to Touch™”
BEIJING – March 30, 2004 – Sweden-based specialty-chemicals company, Perstorp, today introduced a new series of antiviral and antimicrobial molding compounds to make a wide variety of electrical devices such as light switches and switch plates; sanitary ware such as toilet seats; as well as items like door handles, hand rails, baby changing tables, lift buttons, dominoes, dice, and public phones “Safe to Touch.” A patent-pending formulation in the compounds is the first tested and proven to kill the SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV) on contact. It also kills bacteria, yeasts, and molds. This new technology, combined with high levels of personal hygiene and a commitment to cleanliness best practices in such high-risk public places as hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and public transportation, as well as in private residences, can help reduce the risk of spreading disease.
27 Mar 2003
New products developments for Europe to be unveiled by Tsubaki at Hanover Fair
Tsubakimoto Europe, the market leading supplier of chain and power transmission systems, will use this year’s Hanover Fair, 7-12 April, as the launch pad for a range of new industrial chain and accessory developments.
26 Mar 2003
Viscoelastic biadhesive helps reduce railway noise pollution
Increasingly stringent rules governing noise emissions led Lucchini Sidermeccanica, a leading Italian manufacturer of railway products, to investigate how the noise generated by rolling stock could be reduced. The company’s research was focused on wheelsets as these had already been identified as the main source of noise from trains.
26 Mar 2003
Univar appointed exclusive distributor by BASF Fine Chemicals
Univar, a global leader in the distribution of chemical products and related services provider, has been appointed exclusive distributor for Sweden, Norway and Finland for the detergent, personal care, pharmaceutical and food ingredient products manufactured by BASF Fine Chemicals. The deal follows an earlier agreement with Univar for the UK and Ireland and demonstrates Univar’s comprehensive ability to support leading manufacturers as a pan-European distribution partner.
26 Mar 2003
LNP Engineering Plastics Europe Raises Value-To-Customer Through Expansion, Product Initiatives And Technology Advances
LNP Engineering Plastics, one of the world’s largest custom compounders of engineering thermoplastics, has announced market and plant expansion plans, new product introductions and new application successes that are geared to raising the level of value delivered to its customers.
24 Mar 2003
DSM ernennt Ashland zum additionellen Distributeur in Deutschland, Österreich und Schweiz
Dublin, Ohio (USA) - Ashland Distribution Company und DSM haben eine Vereinbarung über die Distribution von technischen Thermoplasten in Deutschland, Österreich und Schweiz getroffen. Ashland Distribution ist eine Division der Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH).
21 Mar 2003
Siemens’ High Performance Industrial Contactor Benefits From Verton® Composite Switch Lever
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.
19 Mar 2003
Borealis introduces Xmod™ high performance short glass fibre reinforced PP to aid automotive component productivity
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.
