18 Feb 2004
DSM ARNITEL® TPE FOR HARD-SOFT COMBINATIONS WITH EXCELLENT ADHESION
Designed to adhere to such hard materials as polycarbonate (PC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene/Polycarbonate (ABS/PC), and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), DSM Engineering Plastics’ Arnitel® TPE copolyester elastomer gives manufacturers the freedom to benefit from 2K moulding (multi-component injection moulding processes). Arnitel® TPE has been designed to perform well in automotive airbagcover, instrument panel, and other demanding applications.
17 Feb 2004
3,000th TM completes Slovenian success story
Plastika Skaza and Battenfeld Injection Technology recently had cause for a special celebration in Velenje, when the 3,000th injection molding machine of the TM series was officially handed over to the customer. Velenje, with just over 30,000 inhabitants, is located in the centre of the Šalek valley, to the north-east of Ljubljana, the Slovenian capital. Since 1975, Velenje has been the home of Plastika Skaza, which has emerged as one of the country’s largest commission plastics processor. From a modest beginning, the company has seen continuous growth since 1985 and now manufactures parts for well-known companies, such as Gorenja, Ikea and Grammer, with 41 injection molding lines - 35 of these from Battenfeld.
13 Feb 2004
Honeywell Chemicals strengthens customer support for blowing agents in Europe
Heverlee, Belgium, February 13, 2004. Honeywell Chemicals announced today that it has added technical resources to support its blowing agent business in Europe. Saskia Walraedt has recently joined as Technical Service Manager for the European Foam Segment, and Mario Maccarrone will serve as Regional Sales Manager Foam for Southern Europe.
13 Feb 2004
NEW ELASTOGUARD® RUBBER COMPOUND OFFERS ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTI-FATIGUE SOLUTION TO NEW ULTRASAN™ MATS FROM MILLIKEN-KEX
CLEVELAND – (Feb. 13, 2004) – Muscle fatigue and joint aches and pains are common among people who work in the food processing, food preparation, food service, and related industries. These individuals typically spend the majority of their workday on their feet. Historically, the attempted solution has been to equip these work places with rubber matting to reduce strain on the legs, lower back, and other parts of the body that are vulnerable to fatigue and pain. However, rubber mats are very prone to attack by bacteria and fungi because their chemical constituents often provide an ideal source of nutrients that support microbial growth. Further, these mats are often used in warm, moist environments rich in microorganisms – conditions that are ideal for proliferation of these life forms. Microbial build-up is not only unsanitary and odorous, but can create unsafe conditions resulting from slipping, tripping, or falling. It can also result in premature deterioration of the matting, which can result in expensive, ongoing replacement costs.
12 Feb 2004
Eurocom Survey Suggests Tech Recovery on the Way with New Confidence on Jobs, Revenues
London 16 February 2004: An international survey by Eurocom Worldwide, the global PR network, suggests that recovery in the technology market will kick in over the second and third quarters of 2004 – and in some sectors may have already begun.
9 Feb 2004
Connected krijgt vijfde patent voor data recovery, reductie en opslag
Framingham, Mass. – 9 februari, 2004 -- Connected® Corporation, toonaangevend leverancier van geautomatiseerde bescherming, archivering en recovery van gedistribueerde data, heeft van het US patentbureau haar vijfde patent ontvangen (US patent # 6,629,110). Voor Connected is innovatie in haar geautomatiseerde data back-up en recovery producten van essentieel belang.
6 Feb 2004
GREAT LAKES ANNOUNCES PHOSPHATE ESTERS PRICE INCREASES
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA—Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced a worldwide list and off-list price increase of 7% for phosphate esters, effective for shipments as of March 1, 2004, where contracts allow. The price increase applies to the following products:
4 Feb 2004
Eastman to strengthen Global Copolyester Position
KINGSPORT, Tenn., Feb. 4 , 2004 – With plans to strengthen its leadership position in the global copolyester market, Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) today announced it has begun consultation through its subsidiary Eastman UK Limited with the union at its facility in Hartlepool, England, regarding the future of the site.
