Introduction of three new Double Coated Tapes makes 3M's range more competitive

a collection of 3M foam tapes for multiple applications Opening the way to greater performance choice in the marketplace, 3M™ has given Europe-wide introduction to three newly developed Acrylic Double Coated Tapes, 9786, 9832, and 9039. These additions to the product line complete the company’s portfolio with multipurpose tapes designed to provide improved cost-efficiency and performance.

Bold New Plan for Interplas 2005 endorsed by leading UK trade associations

Reed ExhibitionsInterplas organiser, Reed Exhibitions, has announced the framework of a bold new plan designed to raise significantly the benefits of participation in this major international plastics and rubber exhibition. Developed in consultation with a broad cross-section of industry members, the new plan has been endorsed for Interplas 2005 by leading trade bodies that include the Plastics Machinery Manufacturers and Distributors Association (PMMDA), British Plastics Federation (BPF), Gauge and Toolmakers Association (GTMA) and The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IoM3).

Rhodia Engineering Plastics launches two new Technyl® polyamide grades for Water Injection Technology (WIT) to address evolving customer demands

Rhodia Engineering Plastics launches two new Technyl® polyamide grades for Water Injection Technology (WIT) to address evolving customer demands Detroit, MI, Mar. 8, 2004 – Rhodia Engineering Plastics today introduced two new Technyl® polyamide grades specifically designed for water injected cooling pipes: TECHNYL® A338 Wit1 V30 bk34N and TECHNYL® A338 Wit2 V30 bk34N. This major product introduction follows three years of dedicated research and process development work, including the development of Rhodia’s own WIT mold, water injectors and injection unit. The challenge of the Rhodia WIT development team was to find an optimal balance between water injection processability and glycol resistance in an application context where specific material properties are required to fit to the technology, while cooling circuit specifications are increasing.

GE ADVANCED MATERIALS DELIVERS NEXT STEP IN SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING APPLICATIONS

GE PlasticsBERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands — GE Advanced Materials, a division of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), has introduced an array of new resin grades specifically designed to help bring higher performance benefits to automotive lighting applications.

XIAMETER® Names New Executive Director

XiameterMidland, Michigan -- March 30, 2004 - Ronald Fillmore has been named executive director of Xiameter, the global, web-enabled brand of Dow Corning Corporation. He succeeds Michael Lanham, who was named program manager within corporate procurement and logistics.

FASSON DURABLES RANGE ENHANCES FLEXIBILITY OF ELECTRONICS LABEL CONVERTER

Avery Dennison Roll Materials Europe launches a dedicated range of adhesives and face materials, to answer the growing demand for long-life product identification labelling of electrical appliances. The addition of the range means that Avery Dennison Roll Materials Europe is able to offer the full, one-stop-shop for all labelling requirements. Leiden, The Netherlands – Avery Dennison Roll Materials Europe launches a dedicated range of adhesives and face materials, to answer the growing demand for long-life product identification labelling of electrical appliances. The addition of the range means that Avery Dennison Roll Materials Europe is able to offer the full, one-stop-shop for all labelling requirements.

GREAT LAKES INCREASES ANTIOXIDANT PRICES

Great LakesINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA—Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced it would increase prices worldwide by 10 percent for its main antioxidants including Alkanox® 240, Anox® 20, and Anox® PP-18, effective for shipments after April 15, 2004, or as contracts allow. The price for Anox® NDB® (No Dust Blends) and other blends will also increase dependent upon main antioxidant content and value.

Plastics Pipes XII, Milan breaks new records

BorealisPlastic Pipes XII Conference, which takes place April 19 – 22nd at The Grand Hotel Dino on Lago Maggiore, near Milan has attracted over 450 delegates and promises to break all previous records for the Conference which has continued for over 30 years.