24 Nov 2005
Ranger Group launches Organikglass™ with GE’s Lexan* GLX Resin for Automotive Glazing Solutions
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — November 24, 2005 — Italy’s Ranger Group announced in September that it has chosen GE’s Lexan* GLX resin to launch its new premium automotive glazing line with the tradename Organikglass™. GE’s Lexan GLX polycarbonate (PC) resin, which provides high impact strength, UV protection, and light weight that are especially valuable in large panoramic roofs, sunroofs, and backlights, will be injection-molded at Ranger’s state-of-the-art production facility in Carate Brianza, Italy. Ranger expects to develop new automotive glazing applications that will take advantage of the unique properties of GE’s thermoplastic materials vs. conventional materials.
23 Nov 2005
NatureWorks LLC demonstrates continued renewable resource-based innovation
Citing strong market, application and company growth, Kathleen M. Bader, chairman, president and CEO of NatureWorks LLC commented at a conference this week about the continued, rapid growth of renewable-resource-based products in Europe.
23 Nov 2005
Owens Corning Introduces SE 2350, A Revolutionary Reinforcement Designed Specifically to Increase Performance in High-Pressure Pipe Applications
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 28, 2005 – At the American Composite Manufacturers Association (ACMA) Show, Owens Corning today introduced SE 2350, a revolutionary single-end Type 30® roving reinforcement for high-pressure pipe applications. Ideal for epoxy-based pipe applications that distribute oil, chemicals and other corrosive materials, SE 2350 offers a 17 percent improvement in burst strength over any competing product, and a host of other industry-leading performance characteristics including:
22 Nov 2005
Borcoat™聚丙烯塗層為墨西哥灣深水專案提供創新保溫性能
Borealis（北歐化工）為Thunder Horse油田深水專案的流送管和及立式管道開發出創新的Borcoat聚丙烯（PP）保溫材料。這個項目位於墨西哥灣，採用了BP公司的世界上最大的半潛式鑽井平臺。上述保溫材料在Borouge（博祿）——Borealis（北歐化工）在東歐和亞太地區的特種聚烯烴分銷商和經銷商處出售。
22 Nov 2005
Borcoat™ polypropylene coating provides innovative thermal insulation for deep water Gulf of Mexico project
Borealis has developed innovative Borcoat™ polypropylene (PP) materials that thermally insulate the flowlines and risers serving the deep water Thunder Horse Field. This project uses the world’s largest semi-submersible production platform operated by BP in the Gulf of Mexico.
21 Nov 2005
Distrupol adds Electrical Performance Comparator Card to its toolbox for designers and moulders
Distrupol, a leading European polymer distributor, technical service and solutions provider, has added an Electrical Performance Comparator Card to its toolbox of aids for designers and moulders engaged in the development and production of electrical components. With the wide diversity of polymers available for these types of applications and the complex array of property combinations they represent, the Comparator Card is designed to provide a simplified route to material selection.
17 Nov 2005
Safety pays back: Borealis’ step change in safety wins the prestigious DuPont Safety Award
Today the prestigious DuPont Safety Awards for individual and collective initiatives in Europe, the Middle East and Africa recognised Borealis as the winner in the Business Impact category at the 2005 DuPont Leaders Forum in Geneva.
17 Nov 2005
Borealis announces third quarter net profit of EUR 40 million
Borealis today announced its third quarter results reporting a net profit of EUR 40 million, a reduction from both last year’s EUR 51 million and from the EUR 51 million recorded in the second quarter of 2005. The result was achieved amidst a period of deteriorating industry margins and surging oil prices. The mounting pressure from rising oil prices directly and indirectly influences the cost of raw materials, transportation and utilities. Combined with low third quarter olefin prices, it led to historically low cracker margins, only partially recovered by increases in polyolefin prices.
