06-12-2004
Borealis polypropylene chosen for heating and air conditioning pipe installation in La Scala refit
Milan, Italy’s world-famous La Scala opera house will reopen on December 7 after the completion of a massive renovation project that has kept its curtains closed for almost three years. Spectators will be kept in more comfort than ever before, thanks in part to the installation of a new heating and air conditioning system that uses plastic pipes and fittings made from Borealis polypropylene. The existing metal pipe installation has been entirely replaced.
06-12-2004
New plastics compound breaks the transmission path of diseases
A wide range of durable products for use in public institutions and the home can now be made in a Polygiene™ a high-quality plastic compound proven to kill the SARS corona virus as well as a wide range of bacteria, yeasts and molds. Polygiene is also effective against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, or MRSA. Better known as the ‘superbug,’ MRSA has claimed numerous victims in hospitals in Europe and North America.
06-12-2004
ARNITE PBT FROM DSM CUTS REAR WIPER PRODUCTION AND ASSEMBLY TIME, LOWERS VEHICLE WEIGHT
Automotive and auto component manufacturers are now benefiting from Arnite® TV8 260, a new 30-percent glass-filled polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) material ideal for rear wiper E-motor gear housings on SUVs and station wagons. Compared to conventional die-cast or sheet-metal alternative materials, Arnite housings occupy less space, require fewer parts and assembly operations, and permit a wider range of design options to fit sculpted, space-constrained vehicle design. Further, in addition to reducing moulding cycle time, Arnite PBT’s lower density results in 10-13 percent less material consumption compared with other thermoplastics.
06-12-2004
Eastman launches apothecary colour series to cosmetic, personal care industry
Eastman Chemical Company has launched its new apothecary colour series of plastic bottles. Made from Eastman’s The Glass Polymer™, the bottles provide superb clarity and gloss - often only achieved with glass - and are available for personal care and cosmetic brand owners in six different “retro-inspired” colours.
03-12-2004
Husky appoints Jani Laatikainen to Finland Area Manager
Husky Injection Molding Systems (Nordic) A/S has appointed Jani Laatikainen Area Manager for Finland, where he will be responsible for sales and technical support.
03-12-2004
LIFT TRUCK STEERING WHEEL IS MOULDED 33% FASTER, HAS BETTER SURFACE USING AKULON® ULTRAFLOW® PA6
Euroform AB (Tranås, SE) reduced injection moulding cycle times by 33% in the production of a steering wheel for an industrial lift-truck, and gained 49% better productivity after switching from a conventional polyamide 6 (PA6) to Akulon® Ultraflow® PA6 from DSM Engineering Plastics. Euroform is a general producer of plastic parts for a diversity of customers. DSM Engineering Plastics is a business group within the DSM N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam:DSM) Performance Materials cluster.
03-12-2004
Eastman announces EB062 as new addition to The Glass Polymer™ portfolio for cosmetic, personal care packaging
Eastman Chemical Company has introduced EB062, the latest addition to The Glass Polymer™ portfolio. EB062 is a breakthrough resin offering a thick-walled alternative to glass without having to sacrifice clarity and chemical resistance for design freedom.
02-12-2004
Tampico Launches Precedent Setting cPP Beverage Container
Tampico, a Chicago based leading global producer of fruit beverages, has recently introduced a new children’s juice product that is being packaged in clarified polypropylene (cPP) containers, resulting in cost and quality advantages made possible by recent Milliken & Company research.
