15 Feb 2005
Sinterama Introduces new bacteriostatic – flame retardant yarn for multiple applications
A new polyester yarn that is both flame retardant and antimicrobial, making it ideal for a variety of applications from home furnishings to automotive fabrics, has been introduced by Sinterama, a European leader in the production of synthetic yarns.
MedTec Stuttgart - February 15-17, 20059 Feb 2005
Five new 3M Scotch-Weld adhesives for large volumes
For large volume applications, 3M now offers five new impact resistant 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ two-component, epoxy-based structural adhesives in the 72xx B/A series.
9 Feb 2005
GE Focuses Resources on Its CYCOLAC* and GELOY* Resins Business for Improved Customer Satisfaction and Growth
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — GE Advanced Materials, a unit of GE (NYSE: GE), announced today that it has refocused resources on its CYCOLAC* and GELOY* resins business under the leadership of Charlie Crew, vice president and general manager. The move will help GE drive new growth opportunities for the company’s CYCOLAC and GELOY resin lines. It will also enable GE to focus resources to better serve customers of its popular acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and acrylic-styrene-acrylonitrile (ASA) products. Crew will report to John Krenicki, president and chief executive officer, GE Advanced Materials.
9 Feb 2005
Owens Corning and RheTech Sign Agreement for Making
Novi, Mich., February 9, 2005 – To meet demand in the fastest growing segment of the worldwide composites market, Owens Corning and RheTech, Inc., today announced a licensing agreement under which RheTech will manufacture and sell in North America a proprietary long-fiber glass/polyolefin thermoplastic (LFTP) developed by Owens Corning. RheTech intends to market these new products under the RHEMAX trade name.
7 Feb 2005
Strategies in China March 15th conference programme finalised
Brussels, February 7th 2005, ECMSA (the European Chemical Marketing and Strategy Association) and CWD (Chemical World Database) today announced the final programme for a one day conference in Brussels on 15 March 2005 which explores Strategies For The Chemical Industry in China. The conference will be held under the auspices of the European chemical industry council, Cefic, and supported by The Boston Consulting Group.
31 Jan 2005
New Cartagena Lexan* resin plant represents GE’s largest investment in Spain.
CARTAGENA, MURCIA, SPAIN – 01/31/2005 - General Electric (NYSE: GE) officially dedicated today its new Lexan* resin plant in Cartagena, Murcia, at an event hosted by Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt. This is the third phase of the GE Advanced Materials, Plastics complex and represents an investment of 600 million euros. The planned construction of a fourth phase, GE’s Ultem* resins plant, was also announced during the inaugural event.
28 Jan 2005
Husky Injection Molding Systems ltd. announces next President & CEO
Toronto, Ontario – Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. (TSX: HKY) today announced that its Board of Directors has selected John Galt to be Robert Schad’s successor as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), a position Mr. Schad has held since founding Husky in 1953. Mr. Galt is currently Vice President, Operations and Chief Operating Officer (COO). The naming of Mr. Galt as successor follows Mr. Schad’s recent announcement of his intention to retire as President and CEO within the year. After succession, Mr. Schad will continue serving the company as a director and advisor on technology development and strategy. It is expected that Mr. Galt’s appointment will be made later this year.
