Milliken Chemical Leading the Charge for Clear Packaging for DVDs

As clear packaging grows in popularity for DVDs and other digital media, Milliken Chemical is leading the charge by producing its market-leading clarifying agents, colorants and propriety packaging options. As clear packaging grows in popularity for DVDs and other digital media, Milliken Chemical is leading the charge by producing its market-leading clarifying agents, colorants and propriety packaging options.

ECMSA at LESI Paris

ECMSAThe European Chemical Marketing and Strategy Association (ECMSA) is running two industry-critical workshops at this year’s Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) meeting in Paris, which runs from 29 – 31 March 2004.

International Specialty Products acquires the business of Biochema Schwaben

ISPInternational Specialty Products Inc (ISP) has announced that, through its subsidiaries, it has acquired the business of Biochema Schwaben. Biochema is an established formulator of preservatives and biocides for industrial and personal care applications.

UV LIGHT POSES SERIOUS CHALLENGE FOR PET CONTAINERS

These three bottles show the impact of UV light on beverage color. From left to right, the first bottle had no exposure to UV light, the second bottle had 390 protection and the third bottle had no UV protection at all. The challenge of preventing harmful impacts from UV light should not be ignored by makers of beverages, food and other consumer products packaged in PET according to research studies by Milliken & Company, a leading provider of high-performance plastic additives.

Eastman’s “Glass Polymer™” Helps Parlux Make Waves

Eastman’s “Glass Polymer™” Helps Parlux Make Waves. Parlux’s new Ocean Pacific cologne package is more than provocative. It’s an experience complete with simulated waves, thanks to Eastman Chemical Company’s Glass Polymer™ copolyester. A textured inner glass vessel, which holds the fragrance, is encapsulated within an outer Glass Polymer sleeve. An azure blue liquid flows between the inner vessel and outer Glass Polymer sleeve to create the wave effect.

Sonoco enters into agreement with Italian-based Demolli

SonocoHartsville, S.C.. March 4, 2004, -- Sonoco (NYSE: SON), the global packaging company, has entered into a put/call agreement with the majority shareholders of joint venture partner Demolli Industria Cartaria S.p.A., an Italian-based manufacturer of paperboard and engineered carriers, it was announced today by Harris E. DeLoach, Jr., president and chief executive officer.

ARNITEL® TPE-E DAMPENS NOISE, VIBRATION IN DELICATE CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Arnitel® thermoplastic copolyester elastomers (TPE-Es or COPE) from DSM Engineering Plastics, well known for applications that exploit its heat resistance, flexibility and strength in automotive and other demanding applications, has another side: noise management. Arnitel® thermoplastic copolyester elastomers (TPE-Es or COPE) from DSM Engineering Plastics, well known for applications that exploit its heat resistance, flexibility and strength in automotive and other demanding applications, has another side: noise management.

Sonoco announces engineered carriers price increase

SonocoHartsville, S.C., March 4, 2004, -- Sonoco (NYSE: SON) will raise prices on all engineered carriers by eight percent effective April 1, 2004, it was announced today by Ronald E. Holley, senior vice president.