4 Jul 2006
Ted Brewer’s Vivo2 Violins Hit a High Note with Stunning Color Effects, Courtesy of GE’s Lexan* Visualfx* Resin
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS, — July 3, 2006 — Crystal blue, rich violet, and water-clear polycarbonate (PC) with a touch of diamond sparkle – these are not your traditional violins. Crafted by Ted Brewer, an established U.K. designer of transparent violins, the ultramodern Vivo2 line features GE Plastics’ Lexan* Visualfx* special effects resin for stunning visual impact combined with high performance. Ted, who originally hand-carved his instruments from acrylic block, turned to GE Plastics when increasing market demand prompted a move to injection molding. GE Plastics color experts helped Ted turn his vision for the Vivo2 into an eye-catching reality.
29 Jun 2006
RoHS實施在即，熱電再簽大單
中國上海（2006年6月29日）–世界領先的分析儀器研發和製造公司熱電公司近日從臺灣富士康公司喜獲大單，為其華南檢測實驗室提供23台ARL QUANT’X螢光能譜儀，用來快速分析電子產品中的塑膠和合金是否含有RoHS指令規定的有害元素，以限制有害物質在電子產品中的應用。ARL QUANT’X螢光能譜儀是市場上性價比最高的能量色散X螢光能譜儀（EDXRF），可以實現RoHS和WEEE法規所需的無可比擬的檢測靈敏度和必不可缺的自由度，國內很多省市如浙江、南京、山東、河南等地的技術監督局都已經採用該儀器進行RoHS檢測。
28 Jun 2006
Synventive extends its product range with new nozzles and cylinders for small multi-cavity applications
‘s GRAVENDEEL, THE NETHERLANDS – June 28, 2006 – Synventive Molding Solutions, known up to now for large to medium-sized hot runner systems primarily for the automotive industry, has expanded its product range to include shot weights as small as 0.1 grams. Numerous multi-cavity moulds for the production of components for the automotive, electrical and packaging industries and in medical technology have already been delivered - mostly as hot halves, including temperature controllers – with the new nozzles and cylinders.
27 Jun 2006
CHEMTURA INTRODUCES MORE EFFICIENT FIREMASTER® FLAME RETARDANT PRODUCTS
MIDDLEBURY, CT – Chemtura Corporation (Crompton/Great Lakes) has introduced Firemaster® 600 and Firemaster® 602, two new flame retardants for flexible polyurethane foam that are approximately 10% more efficient than Firemaster® 550 and Firemaster® 552. Each of these new products exhibits outstanding scorch resistance, minimal effect upon foam processing, physical properties and cigarette smolder as well as a favorable environmental profile. FiremasterR 602 is specifically recommended for mechanically cooled foams. Chemtura is a leading global manufacturer of fire retardants, which reduce or eliminate the flammability of a wide range of combustible materials.
27 Jun 2006
PROTECTIVE VESTS MADE WITH DYNEEMA® GIVE DUTCH LAW ENFORCEMENT TRIPLE THREAT PROTECTION AND GREATER COMFORT
URMOND (NL), 27 June 2006 - The first of 25,000 new protective vests for Dutch Law Enforcement was presented today to the Royal Dutch Police Services (KLPD). The vests, manufactured by BSST GmbH of Germany in cooperation with Ten Cate Advanced Composites of The Netherlands, feature an innovative design incorporating Dyneema® fiber and Dyneema® Unidirectional (UD) sheet material from DSM Dyneema.
26 Jun 2006
CHEMTURA ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN PRICE INCREASE ON TIN STABILIZERS
MIDDLEBURY, CT, June 23, 2006-- --Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) announces a 5% increase of European selling prices on all tin stabilizers for all package sizes, effective July 1st, 2006, or as contract terms permit. The increase is due to higher raw material and energy costs. Customers having questions are asked to contact their account representatives.
26 Jun 2006
GE Plastics’ New LiteDesign* Online Toolbox Offers Automotive Lighting Designers Signature Surfaces* Solutions
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — June 26, 2006 — With increasing consumer demand for differentiated vehicles, GE Plastics’ Automotive Lighting division today launched its new LiteDesign* (http://www.geplastics.com/gep/eng/automotive_tools.jsp) Web resource for Signature Surfaces*, the company’s newest offering for advanced exterior surfaces. The self-service LiteDesign resource offers eight online tools and calculators that can help simulate resin colors and effects, predict thermal performance and flow characteristics, and estimate the cost difference between two alternative materials. GE Plastics is currently the only engineering thermoplastic supplier to offer its customers predictive engineering design tools.
23 Jun 2006
PPG Refinish Wins “Best Service in the Year” By Yutong Group
(23rd Jun, 2006--Shanghai China)As the best refinish supplier of Zhenzhou Yutong Group, PPG Refinish, PPG’s wholly owned subsidiary company has won “Best Service in the Year” by Yutong Group in March, 2006. This is the first time Yutong honoured a refinish supplier this award, PPG wins it out of over 100 suppliers and he deserves it.
