15 Sept 2005
Synventive introduces new aids for multi-cavity applications
‘s GRAVENDEEL, THE NETHERLANDS – September 15, 2005 – To provide injection molders with an improved control solution in multi-cavity molding, Synventive recently introduced a new small nozzle series, the 03C and O4C. This nozzle will replace the older generation CA nozzle, which has featured in the company’s product line up for over 10 years.
14 Sept 2005
Borealis to grow phenol business
Borealis today announced a total investment plan exceeding EUR 60 million to boost capacity and increase efficiency for its Phenol and Aromatics business located in Porvoo Finland. Beyond the ongoing expansions to increase cumene and benzene capacity by 30% and investments to improve the safety and reliability of operations, an additional EUR 29 million will be invested to expand phenol capacity from 140,000 to 190,000 tonnes per year and acetone from 90,000 to 115,000 tonnes per year.
14 Sept 2005
Borealis to expand XLPE capacity in Scandinavia
Borealis today announced plans to substantially expand its cross linkable polyethylene (XLPE) capacity in Stenungsund, Sweden in order to meet the growing demand in the power cable industry for the coming decade. The investment of EUR 42 million will enhance cost competitiveness as part of an integrated PE chain at Stenungsund. The additional capacity is expected to be available during the second half of 2007. Growth in power cables is driven by the need for underground solutions in urban and environmentally sensitive areas and to improve the security of supply for example in areas prone to high winds or excessive ice and snow.
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Mexican Furniture Manufacturer Chooses Eastman Spectar® Copolyester for Sofa Design
CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, Designers Alejandro Castro, Rodrigo Barrondo and Pablo Igartua of the HASSA Company in Mexico have created transparent sofa using Spectar® copolyester from Eastman Chemical Company. HASSA chose Spectar copolyester because it can be a water-clear, easy to mold, bend and drill, yet strong enough to support the weight of people enjoying the furniture's innovative design.
14 Sept 2005
Univar helps specialised coatings manufacturer Castellano reshape its product portfolio to eliminate ‘risk provisions’
Rotterdam, September 14, 2005 - Univar N.V., a world leader in chemical distribution, continues to demonstrate its ability to deliver first class technical service to industry customers. This was clearly illustrated when the company assisted Castellano, a privately owned, Marseille-based French manufacturer of highly specialised marine and aviation paint systems, to overcome the technical challenge involved in reshaping and re-supplying its product portfolio.
13 Sept 2005
CHEMTURA INCREASES PRICE FOR KP-140 SPECIALTY ADDITIVE
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — Chemtura (NYSE:CEM) today announced a worldwide 25% price increase on its KP-140® specialty additive, effective immediately or as contracts allow. This price increase is necessary to keep pace with escalating global raw material and energy costs.
13 Sept 2005
CHEMTURA INCREASES PRICES ON BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
MIDDLEBURY, Conn., Sept. 8, 2005 — Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) today announced worldwide price increases ranging from $0.65/kg to $1.40/kg for the following brominated flame retardant grades effective October 1, 2005, where contracts allow.
