24 Aug 2005
GE Strengthens Its Impact Test Capabilities to Help Automakers Meet Emerging Regulations for Pedestrian Impact Protection
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — August 24, 2005 — With the installation of a new Pedestrian Impact Test System in its Moka Technology Center, in Tochigi, Japan, GE Advanced Materials will help automotive manufacturers and suppliers validate new material technologies for front-end safety systems to help better meet new regulatory obligations around pedestrian safety. GE expects its upgraded test capabilities to help accelerate the development of thermoplastic energy absorber systems, particularly in vehicle components such as bumper beams, fenders, hoods, grilles, garnishes, and wiper systems. This new testing facility compliments the investment GE Advanced Materials has already made in developing and validating proprietary computer analysis techniques to predict pedestrian impact performance of vehicles.
24 Aug 2005
Polygiene antibacterial technology provides for a healthier stay at the Milan Hilton Hotel
As part of its ongoing pursuit to provide clientele with a safe as well as comfortable environment, the Hilton Milan has outfitted the bathrooms of its 319 suites and executive rooms with toilet seats made using Polygiene® technology. Developed by Perstorp AB, a world leader in niche specialty chemicals and materials markets, Polygiene is an antibacterial and antiviral technology that breaks the transmission path of disease by killing bacteria, yeasts and viruses on contact. Its effectiveness has been proven against a range of pathogens including Escherichia Coli and the pervasive MRSA superbug. Moreover, products incorporating Polygiene are the first known to kill the SARS virus on contact.
22 Aug 2005
Borealis Earnings Second Quarter 2005
Borealis today announced solid financial results for the second quarter, posting a net profit of EUR 51 million. This result constitutes a 50% increase on the EUR 34 million achieved in the same quarter last year. Lower industry margins reduced net profit by EUR 33 million compared to the first quarter of 2005.
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摩力克TM MOLYKOTE®G-4500多用途潤滑脂體現合成潤滑脂優點，滿足食品級應用
米德蘭市, 密西根州. 美國. – 2005年8月15日 –摩力克TMMOLYKOTE® G-4500 多用途合成潤滑脂與傳統的石油基潤滑劑相比，具有更高的承重能力、更好的耐磨性和更長的使用壽命。
16 Aug 2005
QUADRANT ENGINEERING PLASTIC PRODUCTS ACHIEVES RECORD 5000 ACCIDENT-FREE DAYS
July, 2005 – Maintaining and extending its strong safety record, Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products’ (Quadrant EPP) Technology Centre (TC) at Tielt, passed the milestone of 5000 accident-free days on May 21, 2005.
16 Aug 2005
QUADRANT EPP’S ERTACETAL STOCK SHAPES HELP IMPROVE SPEED AND SENSITIVITY OF MARINE SEISMIC MEASUREMENTS
July, 2005 - As world oil consumption continues to accelerate, offshore exploration has become increasingly essential for production companies who wish to keep pace with demand. The demands of this business climate have put particular pressure on ocean survey technology to deliver greater sensitivity and faster results.
12 Aug 2005
Distrupol and Engel combine expertise in ‘no charge’ multi-component applications workshops
Building on an already successful partnership in delivering technical training in plastic technology to customers, Distrupol and Engel have announced an ‘open’ free-of-charge event for the industry at large - an Engineering Forum for Multi-Component Applications. Conducted under the banner of the Engel Moulders’ Group, these applications workshops will take place September 12-16 at Engel’s UK headquarters at Warwick.
