Owens Corning OC® Molding Mat/Closed Cavity Bag Molding (CCBM) Speed Composite Part Production up to 300 Percent; Owens Corning Increases Molding Mat Production at Rio Claro Plant

Owens Corning Composite SolutionsSÃO PAULO, Brazil – November 9, 2004 – Owens Corning today announced at the FEIPLAR COMPOSITES 2004 show, that the company has added an additional line at its Rio Claro facility to meet increasing market demand for the OC Molding Mat reinforcement product, which, used in conjunction with closed cavity bag molding (CCBM), is up to three times faster than processing by hand or spray lay-up.

BG’s hygeia range of electrical accessories made in Polygiene™, a new antimicrobial compound, kills MRSA

Wall switches in BG’s Hygeia range of ‘enhanced electrical accessories’ are made out of Polygiene™, a plastic compound containing a silver-based additive that kills bacteria, viruses, yeasts and molds.  Electrical switches and sockets made by U.K. company BG Electrical Ltd incorporate a special compound, proven to kill the MRSA ‘superbug,’ the SARS virus, and numerous types of virulent bacteria, as well as yeasts and molds.

BorECO™ polypropylene is an economic solution that meets the future needs of non-pressure pipe applications

BorECO™ PP delivers an optimum balance of stiffness and impact properties and good processing characteristics for both extrusion and injection moulding, thereby offering the possibility of a ‘one material’ solution for complete systems in these applications. Borealis is at the forefront of polypropylene (PP) material advances. Its long-established relationships with many stakeholders in the pipe industry have enabled Borealis to convert market needs into BorECO™ PP solutions that benefit all members of the value chain: Converters, installers, end-user utilities and communities.

New Advanced Borseal™ products give extra benefits in packaging

New, Advanced Borseal™ terpolymers have been launched by Borealis that provide solutions to previously unsatisfied needs in biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP). The new grades significantly reduce fumes and processing downtime, and provide higher gloss and improved transparency compared to previous grades. New, Advanced Borseal™ terpolymers have been launched by Borealis that provide solutions to previously unsatisfied needs in biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP). The new grades significantly reduce fumes and processing downtime, and provide higher gloss and improved transparency compared to previous grades.

Motoral OY makes 3-in-1 box solution with Borecene Compact™

Using Borecene Compact™ RM 8346 from Borealis third generation linear medium density polyethylene designed for rotomoulding, Finnish rotational moulder Motoral OY produces a combined battery, windscreen washing liquid reservoir and toolbox for Valtra tractors that reduces production and assembly time. Using Borecene Compact™ RM 8346 from Borealis third generation linear medium density polyethylene designed for rotomoulding, Finnish rotational moulder Motoral OY produces a combined battery, windscreen washing liquid reservoir and toolbox for Valtra tractors that reduces production and assembly time. The part design won top honours in the “Innovative State of the Art” category at the Association of Rotational Molders (ARM) International Fall Conference, 2003.

GREAT LAKES INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE CONCEPT IN POLYMER STABILIZER SOLUTIONS

Anox® ProcessPlus® allows higher productivity under more severe processing conditions DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY—Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced a new, innovative concept in polymer additive solutions that is tailored to specific application or processing needs and enables the resolution of previously unanswered polymer stabilizer demands.

GREAT LAKES OFFERS FLAME RETARDANT SOLUTION FOR LEAD-FREE SOLDER SYSTEMS USED IN THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY

Firemaster CP-44HF flame retardant, is a co-polymer of di- and tri-bromostyrene with glycidil methacrylate, which allows it to overcome the manufacturing difficulties associated with brominated polystyrene flame retardants in lead-free solder systems. DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY – Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced that tests using its Firemaster® CP-44HF di-bromostyrene flame retardant in electronics applications show superior results in lead-free solder systems to be introduced by the industry in 2006.

Radici Group Announces Antimicrobial Yarn for Contract Market Carpets

AlphaSan excelled beyond other antimicrobial offerings in efficiency, safety and quality. RadiciGroup, a worldwide producer of chemicals, plastics, fibers, textiles and auxiliary activities based in Italy, has introduced a new antimicrobial nylon carpet yarn, polyamide 6, containing