OMNEXUS TO MARK GROWTH AND PROGRESS AT FAKUMA

OmnexusZURICH, Switzerland —Global plastics eMarketplace Omnexus will mark three years since the launch of its e-commerce platform at this year’s Fakuma trade fair, to be held October 14-18 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Originally founded by Bayer, BASF, Dow, DuPont and Ticona to build a standardized system for electronic procurement in the plastics industry, Omnexus has grown to represent products and services from more than 20 plastics companies worldwide through an increasing range of innovative online services benefiting both buyers and sellers.

Owens Corning and Saint-Gobain to Build Joint Glass Reinforcement Facility in Mexico

Owens Corning Composite SolutionsToledo, Ohio, July 30, 2003 – Owens Corning and Saint-Gobain stated today that they will locate their previously announced joint manufacturing venture in Xicohtencatl, Tlaxcala, Mexico, adjacent to a Saint-Gobain Vetrotex America facility. This joint venture will deliver the highest quality glass fiber reinforcements products to the growing composites marketplace. Construction is expected to begin in early August.

Big parts for small series: SPG Group introduces PRE-TENSION™ Tool

. SPG Group, leading manufacturer of high precision tooling systems, has introduced the PRE-TENSION™ Tool. Using technology developed in-house, this proprietary mould system was engineered specifically for the automotive industry, and is capable of producing large car parts such as bumpers. The whole process can be completed in a record 8 weeks, meeting the automotive industry’s highest quality demands.

Bosch concentrates on Technyl® for oil separators

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Rhodia Engineering Plastics Freiburg, Germany, June 25, 2003 – System supplier Bosch Waiblingen Kunststofftechnik, in collaboration with Rhodia Engineering Plastics’ Application Development Centre Automotive in Freiburg, has developed housings and other elements manufactured using Technyl® reinforced polyamide for two new oil separator concepts for diesel engines. DaimlerChrysler is currently considering using the stand-alone solution of this oil separator with three hose connections for its A-Class diesel models.

Fasson: ideas that work for you

Avery Dennison“Fasson. Ideas that work for you” is the theme for the Avery Dennison Roll Materials team at this year's Labelexpo Europe. They are focussed on using their show presence to welcome exhibition visitors to take a seat and enjoy a 'no obligation' discussion of their labelling needs - now and in the future. The aim is to identify a solution that offers the unique Fasson combination of innovation, optimal product/price performance ratio, and service, for converter and end-user alike.

Eurocom signs new partner in Germany

EurocomLondon & Munich 16 July, 2003: Eurocom PR Network, Europe’s largest independent specialist tech PR group has confirmed today that it has signed up SCHWARTZ Public Relations, Munich as its new Partner in Germany. This replaces former Partner Globalcom.

Victrex® PEEK™ polymer pumps up the power in electrodynamic loudspeakers

An outstanding combination of high temperature resistance, strength and fatigue resistance has made Victrex® PEEKTM polymer the material of choice for the spider inside this Cabasse loudspeaker. 
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 Cabasse, based in Brest, France, an established manufacturer of ultra-high yield speaker systems, has turned to Victrex® PEEK™ polymer for the spiders on its latest range of professional loudspeakers. The innovative use of the high performance polymer has allowed Cabasse to build on its reputation for “uncompromising acoustics” by significantly improving the power capacity of the transducer.

E92plus en VASCO bundelen krachten op gebied van Identity Authentication

e92plusE92plus is als distributeur van IT beveiligingsproducten een nieuw partnership aangegaan met Vasco, wereldwijd marktleider op het gebied van Identity Authentication. De producten en diensten van VASCO zijn een waardevolle uitdieping van de product range van e92plus. Hierdoor kan e92 plus ondernemingen in de e-business en e-commerce een nog completer pakket bieden.