14 Mar 2005
Borealis appoints Ultrapolymers as European rotomoulding distribution partner
Borealis has appointed Ultrapolymers as distribution partner in Europe for its full range of polyethylene and polypropylene rotomoulding (RM) resins effective March 14, 2005.
14 Mar 2005
GE Advanced Materials and Exatec Fuse Function and Aesthetics for Leading Innovative Large Surface Glazing Technologies
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — GE Advanced Materials, Automotive, working in collaboration with Exatec, offers premium design options for large three-dimensional (3-D) glazing panels for rear and roof window applications and other 3-D parts by combining high-performance LEXAN* GLX resin with unique coating technologies from Exatec.
10 Mar 2005
Borealis achieves major increase in operating profit to EUR 278 million for 2004
Borealis today announced its fourth quarter results, reporting an operating profit of EUR 104 million for the quarter. The result compared positively to the EUR 24 million achieved in the same quarter of 2003, benefiting from improved operations and higher industry margins.
9 Mar 2005
GE Advanced Materials Press Kit VDI, Mannheim 9 & 10 March 2005
VDI - International Conference Plastics in Automotive Engineering
2 Mar 2005
IT Companies Bullish on Jobs and Revenues
London, March 2 2005: Technology companies are bullish about the year ahead according to the annual global IT confidence survey conducted by Eurocom Worldwide in association with its network partner agencies.
1 Mar 2005
Andriate Takes Lead of Eastman’s Plastics Marketing
Laurie Andriate has joined Eastman’s Global Marketing organization as the director, global marketing for plastics. Reporting to Eastman’s chief marketing officer, Andriate is responsible for driving the company’s plastics business growth through an end-consumer, solutions-oriented marketing approach. Andriate comes to Eastman from BASF Corporation, where her performance was recognized with a series of increasingly responsible positions in marketing and business management. Her most recent position there was as business manager, styrenic copolymers for North America.
1 Mar 2005
Eastar® resins let surgeons see what they are doing
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.
28 Feb 2005
Post Office Limited Leaflet Dispensers Use Eastar® Copolyester From Eastman
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.
