Eastar® resins let surgeons see what they are doing

The Clear-Trac system includes cannulae, available in nine sizes, enabling surgeons to find the best fit, depending on the size of the patient, the size of the joint being treated and the thickness of the muscle around it. CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, THE NETHERLANDS - Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, the recognised leader in arthroscopic, or minimally invasive joint surgery has selected Eastman’s copolyester ( www.clearlymedical.com ) for the manufacture of the company’s new Clear-Trac Complete cannula system for use in arthroscopic surgery.

Post Office Limited Leaflet Dispensers Use Eastar® Copolyester From Eastman

Eastar® copolyester is particularly suitable for these injection moulded leaflet dispensers: parts made using Eastar copolyester have unrivaled clarity and gloss, and they offer more than just aesthetic appeal. CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, THE NETHERLANDS - The Post Office Limited has introduced a new range of leaflet dispensing units which have been designed and developed specifically for this application by Artform International in Loughborough, England. The material, Eastar® copolyester from Eastman Chemical Company, was selected for its excellent clarity, impact and chemical resistance.

NXT* Silanes from GE Help Drive Lower Ethanol Emissions and Processing Costs for Silica Tire Tread Compounds

GE Advanced MaterialsBERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — Tire manufacturers have been looking for an easy, efficient, lower cost way to produce tire tread compounds filled with silica instead of carbon black. Now they can look to GE’s new NXT LowV* silane and NXT Ultra-LowV* silane coupling agents. These new products can help decrease ethanol emissions up to 90 percent, compared to polysulfide silanes. This new generation of silanes provides the same easy, one-step mixing that helps shorten processing time and lowers cost as provided by NXT silane, introduced by GE in 2003.

Husky helps develop world’s first compostable water bottle

Biota PET Water Bottle & Preform BOLTON, Ontario - Husky, the world’s leading supplier of bottle preform production equipment and services, has helped bring the first compostable water bottle made from NatureWorks® PLA corn-based resin to the market.

RentEX 2005 - The big event for Europe’s fast growing rental industry in MECC Maastricht, The Netherlands

The second RentEX exhibition – the only pan-European event dedicated to Europe’s fast-growing equipment rental industry – will be held in Maastricht, The Netherlands, on 22-24 September. The exhibition takes place at a time of optimism and growth in the industry. • The second RentEX exhibition – the only pan-European event dedicated to Europe’s fast-growing equipment rental industry – will be held in Maastricht, The Netherlands, on 22-24 September. The exhibition takes place at a time of optimism and growth in the industry.

APEX 2005 – The International Access Platform Exhibition & Conference in MECC Maastricht, The Netherlands

The fifth APEX aerial platform exhibition and conference, taking place in Maastricht, The Netherlands on 22-24 September 2005, is already almost fully booked with over 65 companies confirmed, including 12 access suppliers new to the event. • The fifth APEX aerial platform exhibition and conference, taking place in Maastricht, The Netherlands on 22-24 September 2005, is already almost fully booked with over 65 companies confirmed, including 12 access suppliers new to the event.

RCS bietet Kompetenz für Heizung und Kühlung

In einer Live-Demonstration auf dem Stand von Wavin (Halle 6.0, Stand B61) können sich die Besucher der ISH persönlich von der Behaglichkeit des ClimaCool Dry-Systems überzeugen. Mit Innovativen Lösungen für Heizung und Kühlung präsentiert sich die in Ybbs (Österreich) ansässige RCS Raum Clima Systeme GmbH & Co. KEG auf der Internationalen Fachmesse für Gebäude- und Energietechnik (ISH) vom 15. bis zum 19. März 2005 in Frankfurt am Main in Gal. 1, Stand H 05 A. Im Zentrum des Messeauftritts von RCS stehen richtungsweisende ClimaCool-Heiz-/Kühldecken, die als energieeffiziente Flächentemperiersysteme in zwei grundlegenden Varianten lieferbar sind: ClimaCool Wet (CCW) für die minutenschnelle Temperierung von Ortbetondecken, und ClimaCool Dry (CCD) mit abschließenden Gipskarton-Thermoplatten für Abhängedecken. Ergänzend dazu zeigt RCS auf der ISH das System ClimaWall für wandintegrierte Heizung und Kühlung.