18 May 2004
StoneGate™ Firewall/VPN appliance achieves a world first in Checkmark Firewall Certification to Level 1, Level 2 and VPN
HELSINKI, Finland and ATLANTA, U.S. —May 11, 2004—Stonesoft Corporation (HEX: SFT1V), an innovative provider of integrated network security and business continuity, today announced that following extensive Checkmark testing, the company’s StoneGate Firewall and VPN solution has become the first Firewall/VPN appliance in the world to achieve Checkmark Certification for Firewall Levels 1 and 2 plus VPN.
18 May 2004
GE ADVANCED MATERIALS DRIVES HIGH-PERFORMANCE DESIGN FREEDOM FOR COSMETIC PACKAGING
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands — April 27, 2004 — GE Advanced Materials, a division of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), today launched an innovative material solution into the cosmetic packaging industry that provides unprecedented flow and design freedom along with an extensive selection of visual effects.
14 May 2004
Univar operations throughout the Nordic certified to new ISO 9001:2000 standard
Univar’s operations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland have been certified in accordance with the new ISO 9001:2000 standard, which brings them into compliance with the latest standards in the field of quality management. Univar is one of the world’s leading independent suppliers of industrial chemicals and related specialty services.
14 May 2004
GE ADVANCED MATERIALS REDEFINES WEATHERABLE RESIN PERFORMANCE WITH NEW OPAQUE, MOLDED-IN-COLOR PRODUCTS FOR INJECTION MOLDING
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands — GE Advanced Materials, a division of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), today expanded its LEXAN® SLX weatherable copolymer resin line with two new opaque grades specifically designed for injection molding. The new materials – LEXAN SLX EXRL0124 and LEXAN SLX EXRL0125 resins – were developed to address environmental issues and costs associated with painting plastic parts in applications that require long-term retention of color and gloss in demanding outdoor use.
10 May 2004
TECHNOLOGISCHER DURCHBRUCH SENKT PRODUKTIONSKOSTEN FÜR „GRÜNE“ REIFEN UND MACHT DAS AUTOFAHREN UMWELTFREUNDLICHER UND SICHERER
Brüssel, Belgien (7 April, 2004) – Angesichts der deutlich wachsenden Nachfrage der Konsumenten nach höherer Verkehrssicherheit, verbesserter Treibstoffeffizienz und geringerer Umweltbelastung bemühen sich Reifenhersteller seit längerem kostengünstigere Lösungen zu finden. Obwohl „grüne“ Reifen bereits seit den frühen neunziger Jahren entwickelt werden, konnten sie sich bis heute nicht in vollem Maße durchsetzen, da die Produktionskosten zu hoch waren. Ein technologischer Durchbruch der Dow Corning Corporation könnte hier die Lösung sein und den Beginn einer neuen Ära mit einem größeren Angebot an sichereren und umweltfreundlicheren „grünen“ Autoreifen einläuten.
7 May 2004
Case Logic introduces NCR and KCR range of updated computer cases
With an established reputation for providing world-class notebook carrying and storage solutions that economize on space, optimize travel convenience and offer maximum protection, Case Logic has updated its proprietary range of nylon and koskin computer and accessory cases. Case Logic’s new NCR and KCR ranges, part of the company’s Mobile Travelling programme, with improved features as well as a new and stylish look, replace the current NC and KNC product lines.
7 May 2004
GE ADVANCED MATERIALS LAUNCHES ULTEM® GF ATX RESIN FAMILY AS AN ECONOMIC ALTERNATIVE TO GLASS FILLED PEI
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands — GE Advanced Materials, a division of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), has announced the extension of its ATX series of unfilled polyetherimide/polyestercarbonate ULTEM® resin blends. The series now includes glass-filled offerings that may provide a cost-competitive alternative to glass-filled PEI and high performance semi-crystalline materials. This resin family has design applicability for a broad range of electronics, telecommunications, and automotive components that require high flow and impact performance combined with the potential for substantially lower cost than glass-filled PEI.
7 May 2004
XYLEX™ RESIN FROM GE ADVANCED MATERIALS FINDING INCREASED USE IN POOL AND SPA FILTERS, LIGHTING
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands — GE Advanced Materials, a division of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), is seeing increased validation and use of its XYLEX™ X8210 and X8300 polycarbonate/polyester alloys for a variety of pool and spa applications. These resin grades are proving to be a great option for pool and spa accessories due to the materials’ transparency, good impact strength, weathering performance, and resistance to chemicals like Baquacil® and BaquaSpa® water conditioners, bromine, and chlorine. Both the XYLEX X8210 and X8300 resins are commercially available worldwide.
