14 Oct 2005
Change in Borealis ownership structure final
The transaction announced on June 30 in which the International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) of Abu Dhabi and OMV Aktiengesellschaft of Austria agreed to purchase Statoil's 50% shareholding in Borealis A/S has, following receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals, been closed. The new ownership of Borealis is 65% IPIC and 35% OMV. Dr. Gerhard Roiss, Deputy CEO of OMV, remains the Chairman of Borealis A/S and Mr. Mohamed Al Khaily, Managing Director of IPIC, will be the Vice Chairman.
13 Oct 2005
Micel Industrie Becomes New Distributor of GE’s Ultem* High Performance Films in France
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — October 13, 2005 — GE Plastics, Specialty Film & Sheet has appointed Saint Chamond-based Micel Industrie as a new distributor of GE’s high-performance Ultem* films for electrical and electronic applications. Micel, which distributes electrical and thermal insulating products and films, as well as adhesive tapes, among other products, will distribute the GE films throughout France. GE’s Ultem films are made from the company’s Ultem polytherimide (PEI) resin.
11 Oct 2005
無澆口痕跡: 平穩的纖維流動
德國本桑姆, 2005年10月 -- 長玻纖結構的穩定性隨著纖維長度的增加而增長，每毫米的增加都能使纖維結構更穩定。為此，位於德國本桑姆的聖萬提注塑工業德國公司為其熱流道系統發明了一種新型的閥針油缸，它具有極大的行程和優化的流道，相比傳統的模具，可以更大限度地保持玻纖的長度。
10 Oct 2005
Xtralite (Rooflights) Ltd: UK distributorship for Nanogel® filled multiwall polycarbonate panels for commercial sloped glazing applications
Xtralite (Rooflights) Ltd, the UK's leading roof glazing specialist, with a solid reputation for well-designed, high quality products backed by excellent service has been appointed as distributor in the UK for Nanogel® filled multiwall polycarbonate panels for commercial glazing systems.
7 Oct 2005
Successful DEA conversion with GAS/SPEC™ SS specialty amine, for increased H2S removal and lower operating costs
INEOS Oxide, producer of GAS/SPEC SS specialty amines, and Brenntag Oil & Gas, sole distributor and services supplier for this product in Europe, booked successful results at the Slovnaft A.S. Refinery in Bratislava. Since the conversion of their H2S removal system from DEA to an MDEA based GAS/SPEC SS solvent, Slovnaft’s H2S processing capacity has been increased by 25% and operating costs have been reduced significantly by 30% - 50%. Based on these positive results, Slovnaft converted a second amine unit at the refinery from MEA to GAS/SPEC SS.
7 Oct 2005
Eastman at Luxe Pack Material Difference™: a commitment to innovation
CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, THE NETHERLANDS - Since years, Eastman Chemical Company has been supporting the cosmetic packaging industry by continuously investing in the developments of proprietary technologies, dedicated products and cosmetics industry-specific expertise. Our strong commitment to innovation results in the development of an extended range of products and packaging concepts that provide effective responses to the cosmetics markets and the design industry.
6 Oct 2005
Arla Plast’s new Griphen Frost™ uses Eastman 14471 copolyester resin to provide new image for Abbey
CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, THE NETHERLANDS - As part of an extensive re-branding exercise, UK high street bank Abbey is refitting its 714 branches in the United Kingdom over the next three years, using its new corporate identity. For the interior display panels, the material selected was Griphen Frost™ from Arla Plast of Sweden. These sheets, made from Eastman 14471 copolyester resin, were thermoformed to retain their matt surface finish, giving great visual impact. In addition, the material has Class 1Y fire certification in the UK – with low smoke density and emission of non-toxic gases in a fire.
6 Oct 2005
CHEMTURA INCREASES PRICES ON ATO FLAME RETARDANTS
MIDDLEBURY, CT – Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) today announced a worldwide pricing adjustment for its flame retardant grade of antimony oxide effective October 28, 2005 where contracts allow. The company has established a base price of $0.55/lb over the average published price for antimony metal, based on antimony content in finished products. This will result in a new base price of $2.00/lb at the current average antimony metal price of $3850/MT. Premiums for specialty grades and special services will continue at previous levels. The company is also eliminating all extended terms a well as all price protection beyond 30 days.
