Distrupol adds new reach to its European operations

Jorge Coutinho, Commercial Director for Spain & Portugal. Distrupol has announced the establishment of sales offices to serve Spain and Portugal. This latest development is a substantial investment and represents a significant expansion of Distrupol’s operational area. While part of the company’s planned long-term business strategy in Europe, it’s timing coincides with a surge in polymer demand in these markets.

Rhodia Engineering Plastics receives Business-of-the-Year Award from Michigan Chapter of French-American Chamber of Commerce

Rhodia Engineering PlasticsFarmington Hills, Michigan, Oct. 1, 2003 – Rhodia Engineering Plastics was named as a 2003 co-recipient, along with Daimler-Chrysler Corporation, of the Business of the Year Award, presented annually since 1996 by the Michigan Chapter of the French-American Chamber of Commerce. Rhodia Engineering Plastics President Jean-Claude Steinmetz accepted the award in a ceremony held this evening at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, in Dearborn, Michigan. Rhodia Engineering Plastics is a business unit of Rhodia SA, headquartered in Paris, France.

Great Lakes presskit Polyurethanes Expo

Great LakesORLANDO, FLORIDA—Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) attended the Polyurethanes Expo in Orlando, Florida, held October 1-3, 2003.

GREAT LAKES PRESENTA LOS NUEVOS RETARDANTES A LLAMAS PARA EL MERCADO DE POLIURETANO

La serie Reofos® NHP ofrece retardo a 
llama sin halógeno para los asientos de automóviles. 
 ORLANDO, FLORIDA—Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) anunció hoy la introducción de cuatro innovativos retardantes a llamas que cumplen las variables demandas del Mercado de la espuma de poliuretano de EE.UU. y Europa en la Polyurethanes Expo (Puesto #511) en Orlando, Florida.

GREAT LAKES DESARROLLA SOLUCIONES ESTABILIZADORAS DE POLIMEROS PARA EL MERCADO DE POLIURETANO

Lowilite® UV B1211 y Lowilite UV B1260 son mezclas líquidas de estabilizadores térmicos y de luz que ofrecen 
baja neblina, excelente protección térmica, y estabilidad UV 
al forro integral de poliuretano.
 ORLANDO, FLORIDA—Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) anunció hoy más avances de su gama de estabilizadores de polímeros para el poliuretano en la Polyurethanes Expo (Puesto #511) en Orlando, Florida, de Octubre 1-3, 2003.

Ensuring the surface quality of electrical and electronic equipment

Using the 3M™ surface protection film for the display of a mobilephone Because they fulfil both aesthetic and functional roles, scratched or marred fascias and screens of electronic equipment result in rejection at the quality inspection stage or, if damage occurs during transportation, they are rejected at the point of sale.

Critical protection for aircraft

3MAviation, whether for passenger transportation or rapid cargo shipment, is among the world’s most capital-intensive industries. Consequently for the aircraft operator maximising his investment is vital, not only for success but, in today’s tough markets, sometimes in order just to survive.

Maintaining the pre-delivery surface quality of wooden furniture

kitchen worktop
Using the 3M TM surfase protection film in the furniture industry During the assembly process, showroom display and transportation, and final delivery of units, the surfaces of wooden furniture are at constant risk of abrasion and scratching. Ultimately every buyer wants a perfect, blemish-free product and therefore it makes good commercial sense for manufacturers and retailers to ensure that the buyers’ wishes are fulfilled.