Novel quadro nozzle for two-part adhesive applicator

. In driving efficiency to benefit the end user, 3M is introducing a new quadro mixing nozzle for its EPX™ adhesive dispenser system to make the application process easier and to improve material usage.

New two-component adhesive revolutionises structural bonding of plastics

3MThe difficulties associated with materials exhibiting low surface energy such as polyethylene and polypropylene, are now to become a thing of the past with the launch of a new two-part adhesive from 3M that delivers a high strength structural bond on such plastics. This development has been customer-driven and comes as a direct result of designing to satisfy customer-identified criteria that allow greater production efficiency together with time and cost reductions.

Madison Capital Partners acquires Synventive Molding Solutions from Berwind Industries LLC

SynventiveSynventive Molding Solutions, one of the world’s largest designers, manufacturers and suppliers of hot runner systems and related components to the injection molding industry, announces that it has been acquired by Madison Capital Partners, an investment group based in Chicago, USA.

Distrupol selected to distribute Stamylan P polypropylene resins in the Nordic market

DistrupolThe full range of Stamylan P polypropylene resins manufactured by SABIC is now being distributed throughout the Nordic region by Distrupol, a member company of Univar and leading polymer distributor, technical service provider and application development partner.

Borealis increases European polyolefins prices by EUR 150 per tonne

BorealisBorealis announced today that it will increase the price of its polyethylene and polypropylene plastics in Europe by EUR 150 per tonne as of September 1, 2003.

Eastman Announces Steps to Improve Profitability

Herman Bezuijen, Business Director, Europe, Middle East & Africa for Resins, Inks & Monomers KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Aug. 20, 2003 - Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) today announced steps to improve profitability by addressing under-performing businesses and product lines in one of its major segments.

Husky op Kunststoffen 2003

Tijdens Kunststoffen 2003, de vakbeurs die op 24 en 25 september in Veldhoven wordt gehouden, presenteert Husky de Ultra Series Hotrunners en het Pronto™ hotrunner-concept. (Foto Husky HUSPR043D0803) Tijdens Kunststoffen 2003, de vakbeurs die op 24 en 25 september in Veldhoven wordt gehouden, presenteert Husky de Ultra Series Hotrunners en het Pronto™ hotrunner-concept.

Borclear™ RB707CF – a new dimension in clarity for conventional blown film with air cooling

Borealis' new Borclear polypropylene grade overcomes conventional PP limitations in blown film. Unveiled in co-operation with Kiefel Extrusion GmbH at June's prestigious NPE show in Chicago, Borealis' new Borclear polypropylene grade overcomes conventional PP limitations in blown film. Borclear RB707CF delivers superior optical properties in combination with good processability and excellent stiffness/tenacity balance, and is intended for co-extrusion as sealing layer.