22-05-2006
Borouge and Borealis strengthen innovation capabilities with new Innovation Centres
In a move which boosts its value creation through innovation strategy, Borealis has announced a decision to develop its Innovation Centre in Linz, Austria into the centre of its international research activities. In addition, plans are also underway to establish an Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi as part of continued efforts to strengthen Borealis and Borouge’s research and development capabilities to support its Middle East and Asia Pacific operations.
22-05-2006
Medical pump innovation marks new technical collaboration for Distrupol
Confirming its position as a leading European polymer distributor, technical service and solutions provider, Distrupol has played a crucial role in a pioneering development through a collaborative partnership with PDD Innovations Limited, part of the PDD Group, a leading UK-based Product Innovation Consultancy. This latest working relationship has realised its first major project with the development and launch of a unique disposable rotary displacement pump for IV use, which is set to revolutionise medical devices.
22-05-2006
Rhodia Polyamide announces worldwide price rises for its Polyamide 66 Intermediates and Stabamid® Polymer Range
Paris, France: May 22, 2006 – In response to current market forces, Rhodia Polyamide announces price increases effective June 1st, 2006 of 150 € / MT in Europe, 150 US$ / MT in Asia and Latin America and 10 cents per pound (lb) in North America for its Polyamide 66 Intermediates and STABAMID® range of polymers.
22-05-2006
Borealis pioneers cost-effective, tough, flame retardant cable jacketing
Borealis, the world’s leading provider of polyolefin compounds for the global wire and cable industry, has developed a pioneering halogen-free flame retardant compound for the jacketing of energy cables. In addition to providing flame retardancy, new grade Casico™ FR6082 adds high physical strength, toughness and good UV protection to polyethylene (PE) based cable jackets.
18-05-2006
GE fabrica resinas para materiales no tejidos y textiles de altas prestaciones destinados a las aplicaciones más modernas en interiores de aviones
BERGEN OP ZOOM, PAÍSES BAJOS — 4 de abril de 2006 — GE Plastics acaba de anunciar un importante avance en las tecnologías de fabricación de fibra con la resina de altas prestaciones de polieterimida (PEI) Ultem*, con retardo de llama inherente, que permitirá abordar algunos desafíos a los que se enfrenta actualmente la industria de interiores de aeronaves. La resina Ultem de GE, cuando se convierte en fibras para textiles y materiales no tejidos, ofrece a los proveedores y los OEM soluciones nuevas para problemas de tanta importancia como el cumplimiento de las normativas cada vez más estrictas de inflamabilidad, emisión de humos y toxicidad, reducción del coste de sistemas y mayor flexibilidad de diseño.
17-05-2006
CBPE acquires global speciality water chemical business from Chemtura Corporation for $85m
Close Brothers Private Equity (CBPE) today announces the acquisition of the industrial water chemicals business from US listed Chemtura Corporation for an acquisition price of $85m. The business will be renamed BWA Water Additives (BWA).

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