1 Sept 2003
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.
1 Sept 2003
New two-component adhesive revolutionises structural bonding of plastics
The 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.
27 Aug 2003
Madison Capital Partners acquires Synventive Molding Solutions from Berwind Industries LLC
Synventive 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.
25 Aug 2003
Distrupol selected to distribute Stamylan P polypropylene resins in the Nordic market
The 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.
21 Aug 2003
Borealis increases European polyolefins prices by EUR 150 per tonne
Borealis 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.
21 Aug 2003
Eastman Announces Steps to Improve Profitability
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.
20 Aug 2003
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.
20 Aug 2003
Borclear™ RB707CF – a new dimension in clarity for conventional blown film with air cooling
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.
