5 Jan 2006
TYCO AMP CHANGES FROM LCP TO STANYL® HIGH FLOW PA46 FOR PC CARD HEADER, LOWERS COSTS & REDUCES WARPAGE
Electronics manufacturer Tyco Amp Den Bosch has changed the material it uses for moulding PCMCIA (PC card) header from liquid crystal polymer (LCP) to Stanyl® polyamide 4,6 (PA46), gaining overall cost savings, better mechanical properties, and very low warpage. Stanyl grade 46HF 5040, a high-flow formulation, easily meets the flow properties of LCP, allowing ready moulding of the tiny features in the header while enhancing much needed mechanical properties.
5 Jan 2006
Distrupol delivers DSM’s Sarlink® TPV resin for tough Audi under-bonnet application
As a leading European polymer distributor, technical service and solutions provider, Distrupol plays an active role in supporting moulders and OEMs through all stages of application development. A demonstration of this has been its successful partnering with UK automotive moulder, P&D Manufacturing in the development of an under- bonnet heat shield in thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) resin for the Audi A4 and Audi A6 models.
4 Jan 2006
Rhodia Polyamide announces price rise for its STABAMID® Polyamide 66 resins to address unprecedented level of energy and raw materials costs
Lyon, France, January 4, 2006 – Rhodia Polyamide has announced a price increase for its STABAMID® Polyamide 66, effective immediately. STABAMID® prices will rise in Europe by 100 € / MT and in Asia by 120 USD / MT. This necessary price adjustment results from the unprecedented high level of costs for energy, particularly gas, as well as for raw materials such as Benzene, Cyclohexane and Ammoniac.
4 Jan 2006
Rhodia Polyamide announces price increase for Adipic Acid to counterbalance steep rise in energy (gas) and raw material costs (Benzene, Cyclohexane and Ammoniac)
Lyon, France, January 4, 2006 – Rhodia Polyamide has announced a price rise for Adipic Acid effective immediately. The new price reflects an increase of 130 € / MT in Europe and 150 USD / MT in Asia. Underlying this need for price adjustment is the unprecedented rise in the costs of energy, particularly gas, and raw materials such as Benzene, Cyclohexane and Ammoniac.
3 Jan 2006
DSM Engineering Plastics launches Stanyl® 46SF5030 for high end connector applications
DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced a new grade to the Stanyl Polyamide 46 global portfolio. Designated Stanyl 46SF5030, the new grade marks the beginning of a new series - Stanyl Super Flow - developed especially for the connector industry as DSM’s response to the requirements of new generation connectors and it further expands on DSM’s current comprehensive product offerings for the connector market.
3 Jan 2006
DIAPER CHAMP KEEPS THE EARTH—AND LIVING SPACES—MORE HABITABLE WITH DIAPER CHAMP'S SEAL OF ARNITEL® ELASTOMER FROM DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS
A recently re-designed Diaper Champ, an innovative, odourless diaper pail from Garland BV (Amsterdam, The Netherlands), uses Arnitel® copolyester thermoplastic elastomer seals from DSM Engineering Plastics. In conjunction with a reverse piston action during disposal, the seals prevent the spread of odours from the Diaper Champ to living areas around the container. Arnitel provides durable flexibility combined with low friction and high abrasion resistance to help ensure positive sealing throughout the life of Diaper Champ. Available globally, Diaper Champ is an important component of the growing trend in recycling the valuable materials in infant and adult hygiene diapers.
3 Jan 2006
Borealis appoints new Vice-President Moulding
Borealis has appointed Gilles Rochas to the position of Vice President Moulding with effect from January 1, 2006. He has nearly 20 years experience in the polymer industry, the last 14 years with Borealis, and holds a degree in Engineering from the University of Troyes.
3 Jan 2006
The Glass Polymer™ provides perfect fit for Puig Prestige Beauté’s perfume pocket spray
CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, THE NETHERLANDS - Puig Prestige Beauté needed to look no further than The Glass Polymer™ from Eastman Chemical to find the perfect material fit for completing the design of its “Pocket Spray” perfume container.
