10-02-2006
New Borealis BorpactTMPP packaging grade delivers unique optical performance
Borealis brings a new polypropylene Borpact™ grade to film converters and product manufacturers which offers solutions to the packaging industry due to a unique combination of good low temperature resistance, high stiffness, high heat resistance plus excellent optical properties. Food packaging, pouches, peelable lidding film and film bottle labels are among the application areas set to benefit from Borpact BC914TF. With this development, polypropylene can be used in a number of new sectors, such as in labelling and modified atmospheric packaging (MAP) trays for meat and fruit.
10-02-2006
Borealis promotes innovation in Italy’s utilities sector
The importance of reliable infrastructure in the supply and distribution of essential goods such as water and gas took centre stage at a workshop for the Italian pipe industry organised by Borealis in Genoa, Italy on February 3, 2006. In many European countries water loss due to leakage in the distribution network remains a significant problem. In the last few years the rate of loss has risen from 10 to 35 percent of the total volume of distributed water, the European Environment Agency reports.
09-02-2006
CHEMTURA RAISES ORGANOTIN INTERMEDIATES PRICES
Middlebury, CT- Chemtura (NYSE:CEM) will increase the price for Organotin Intermediates by 20 percent, effective February 15, 2006 or as contracts allow.
09-02-2006
Stadium Seating is Crystal Clear at the Winter Olympic Games Thanks to Eastman's DuraStar Copolyester
CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, THE NETHERLANDS - Eastman Chemical Company's DuraStar copolyester has been selected by La Metaltecnica srl F.lli Venelli, a well established manufacturer of stadium and sports arena seating systems, for use in the manufacture of stadium seats for the Palasport Olimpico stadium in Torino.
08-02-2006
New Borealis Borpact™ PP packaging grade delivers unique optical performance
Borealis brings a new polypropylene Borpact™ grade to film converters and product manufacturers which offers solutions to the packaging industry due to a unique combination of good low temperature resistance, high stiffness, high heat resistance plus excellent optical properties. Food packaging, pouches, peelable lidding film and film bottle labels are among the application areas set to benefit from Borpact BC914TF. With this development, polypropylene can be used in a number of new sectors, such as in labelling and modified atmospheric packaging (MAP) trays for meat and fruit.
07-02-2006
Enovate® for Insulation Foam: The Energy Efficient Advantage Exhibiting at UTECH 2006 in Maastricht
Brussels, February 7th 2006 - In the European Union, 40 percent of CO2 emissions originate through the use of energy in buildings. As the conservation of energy has become a top priority, Honeywell´s Enovate ® blowing agent for insulation foam offers a powerful solution and will be presented at this year´s UTECH show in Maastricht, the Netherlands, March 28th - 30th (Stand 1760).
02-02-2006
Borealis evaluates possible closure of HDPE plant in Norway
In an extraordinary Board meeting in Borealis AS today, it was decided to inform the Borealis AS Supervisory Board in an extraordinary meeting February 13 about the ongoing evaluation of the future of the Borealis high density polyethylene (HDPE) plant in Bamble, Norway. A potential closure of the plant in 2006 is one of the options being considered.
01-02-2006
GE et la ville de Turin édifient un monument à la « Piazza Solferino » en l'honneur des Jeux Olympiques d'hiver 2006 de Turin
BERGEN OP ZOOM, PAYS-BAS — Le 1 février 2006 — GE, partenaire mondial des jeux olympiques, et la ville de Turin ont édifié ce jour un monument sur le thème des Jeux Olympiques, pour le plus grand plaisir des turinois et des touristes qui viendront assister aux Jeux Olympiques d'hiver 2006 de Turin. Sergio Chiamparino, Maire de Turin, et Giuseppe Recchi, Président de GE Italie, ont assisté à cet événement depuis la patinoire GE « Ice Plaza », située piazza Solferino, au cœur du centre historique de Turin. Offerte à la ville de Turin par les 300 000 employés de GE dans le monde, l'œuvre y restera exposée jusqu'à la fin des jeux.
