15.05.2003
Borealis announces first quarter operating profit
Borealis today announced its first quarter results, which show an operating profit of EUR 5 million before restructuring charge compared to an operating loss of EUR 13 million in the first quarter of 2002. The restructuring charge of EUR 17 million relates to the continued implementation of Borealis’ transformation programme.
14.05.2003
Distrupol appointed UK and Ireland distributor of DuPont’s melt-processable fluoropolymers for the injection moulding market
Chertsey, 14 May 2003. With effect from 2nd July 2003, Distrupol, the leading polymer distributor, technical service and solutions provider, will distribute DuPont's melt-processable fluoropolymer products, including all Teflon® fluoropolymer grades of PFA, FEP and Tefzel® ETFE, in the UK and Ireland. Both companies are committed to ensuring continuity of supply during the transition of business from the previous distributor.
12.05.2003
HONEYWELL REFRIGERANTS EUROPE EXPANDS PRESENCE WITH NEW SPANISH APPOINTMENT
Honeywell Refrigerants Europe, a leader in HFC refrigerant technology, has announced the appointment of its first dedicated sales manager for Spain and Portugal.
09.05.2003
Durable, Permanent Bonding of Powder Coated Surfaces - 3M has it Taped
3M™ has extended its range of high strength double-sided VHB™ Acrylic Foam Tapes with new products that perform under high oven temperatures, offer greater flexibility, with the opportunity to reduce costs on powder coating production lines. For the first time in a tape, they provide the durability and strength of mechanical fasteners such as rivets and screws, without damaging painted finishes.
08.05.2003
Rhodia introduces new range of halogen and red phosphorous-free flame retardant products that meet both current and emerging strict regulations
Lyon, France, May 2003 – Rhodia Engineering Plastics today introduced an innovative range of flame retardant polyamide resins without halogen or red phosphorous additives. These new products provide environmentally improved solutions for Electrical & Electronic applications meeting recently endorsed Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (ROHS) European Community Directives.
08.05.2003
Milliken Chemical Press Kit
Elastoguard Introduction
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07.05.2003 Owens Corning and Saint-Gobain to Build Joint State-Of-the-Art Glass Reinforcement Facility
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LNP Technik Kunststoffe Europa haben das Folgende überreicht:
Toledo, Ohio, May 7, 2003 – Owens Corning and Saint-Gobain today announced plans to form a joint venture to construct a state-of-the-art, innovative manufacturing facility to deliver high-quality glass fiber reinforcements to the growing composites marketplace. The 50/50 joint venture will produce reinforcements to be sold in equal shares through Saint-Gobain Vetrotex and Owens Corning international sales networks. Production and delivery of product is planned for late 2004.