Rhodia Engineering Plastics introduces new polyamide materials which offer significantly improved acoustic performance

New acoustic materials to replace composite designs like heavy layers or foams combine with standard plastics Lyon, France, April 5, 2004– Rhodia Engineering Plastics today announced the launch of two new polyamide grades offering acoustic performance that is superior to traditional engineering plastics. These new grades offer more than 4dB improvement versus other engineering plastics such as glass reinforced PP or PA.

Stonesoft chooses EMG for PR activities

EMGBergen op Zoom, 5 April 2004 – With effect April 1, Stonesoft Corporation, worldwide operating network security software vendor from Finland, has assigned the European Marketing Group as its PR agency in the Benelux. Stonesoft develops products for network security and enterprise continuity. EMG has designed a PR program that offers a continuous information flow to the companies’ important audiences in the Dutch, Belgian and Luxembourgian markets.

Connected krijgt grote order van T-Com

ConnectedT-Com, de afdeling voor het vaste net van Deutsche Telekom AG, gaat alle PC’s en laptops van haar medewerkers uitrusten met de back-up software van Connected voor de regelmatig opslag van al hun gegevens. T-Com heeft daarvoor ongeveer 100.000 softwarelicenties van Connected’s DataProtector/PC gekocht. Het contract tussen T-Com en Connected geldt voor onbepaalde duur.

International Specialty Products acquires the business of Hallcrest Limited

ISPInternational Specialty Products Inc. (ISP) has announced that, through its subsidiaries, it has acquired the business and assets of Hallcrest Limited. Hallcrest is a manufacturer and marketer of custom microencapsulation and liquid crystal technologies for the personal care, home care, oral care and food industries, with a broad customer base that includes multinational Fortune 100 companies as well as many other producers of finished products throughout the world. The Hallcrest headquarters is located in Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom.

ERSTE PEI-FOLIEN AUF BASIS DER X GEN™ POLYMERTECHNOLOGIE VON GE ADVANCED MATERIALS FÜR DIE WELTWEITE ELEKTRONIKINDUSTRIE

Die neuen ULTEM™ Folien 1000B, 5000B und EXSP0023 von GE Advanced Materials zeichnen sich durch herausragende thermische und elektrische Leistungseigenschaften aus. Sie sind die ersten Materialien einer neuen Familie von Folien aus Polyetherimid (PEI) auf der Basis der X GEN™ Polymertechnologie von GE und als kostengünstige Alternative zu Wettbewerbsfolien aus Polyimiden (PI) positioniert. Die neuen PEI-Folien sind ideale Kandidaten für eine Reihe von Anwendungen in der Verbraucherelektronik, wo es auf hohe Leistungsfähigkeit, Wirtschaftlichkeit und Haltbarkeit ankommt. Dazu zählen Elektronikgeräte wie Mobiltelefone, Laptops, Pager und PDAs. Weitere potenzielle Einsatzbereiche sind Medizintechnik und Fahrzeugbau. BERGEN OP ZOOM, die Niederlande — GE Advanced Materials, eine Unternehmensgruppe der General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), hat mit den Folien der Typen ULTEM™ 1000B, ULTEM 5000B und ULTEM EXSP0023 eine neue Produktfamilie vorgestellt, die auf der X GEN™ Polymertechnologie des Unternehmens basiert. Das unlängst eingeführte Portfolio der X GEN-Produkte setzt bei der Leistungsfähigkeit in der oberen Polymerklasse neue Maßstäbe. Die Polyetherimid- (PEI-) Folien zeichnen sich durch herausragende thermische und elektrische Eigenschaften aus und repräsentieren die ersten Produkte einer komplett neuen PEI-Folienserie auf X GEN-Basis.

Rhodia Engineering Plastics launches a new polyamide solution for automotive vertical body panels

Rhodia Engineering PlasticsTechnyl® A 238P5 M25 is a new polyamide grade specifically designed to address vertical body panel needs. This material is electro-paintable, withstands the e-coat temperature up to 200°C and meets all critical application requirements in impact, surface appearance and processability.

New Slitters Contribute to Conversion Quality Trimless Rolls

Newly designed BGE slitters eliminate scrap and increase savings Trimless rolls, those produced without removing the edge of the film before it is wound, can be a real challenge. The material and cost savings that result from the lack of edge trim, can make it an enticing niche to some film manufac-turers. Producing quality film, at the highest possible first pass yield, for con-verting operations makes the difference between success and failure in many markets. The rolls need to be flat, smooth, compact, tight from end to end, and ready for high speed printing and converting. Reliable equipment and a stable bubble are critical. This is where Battenfeld Gloucester’s blown film lines con-tribute to this success.

Beveiliging, wireless en outsourcing belangrijkste factoren achter IT herstel

EurocomBergen op Zoom, 31 maart 2004 – Beveiliging, draadloze telecommunicatie en outsourcing hebben het grootste groeipotentieel in the technologiemarkt in de komende 12 maanden. Dit blijkt uit een onderzoek van Eurocom Worldwide, in samenwerking met haar Nederlandse partner EMG. Het onderzoek is gedaan onder bijna 200 managers van IT-bedrijven in 16 landen waaronder Nederland.