05-07-2006
Borouge showcases its high performance Wire & Cable applications at wire & Tube China 2006
Borouge will be showcasing its high performance Wire & Cable solutions at wire & Tube China 2006 – the world's biggest trade fair for wire and cable, and tube manufacturing and processing technologies – to be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Pudong from 25 to 28 September 2006.
04-07-2006
Jean Claude Steinmetz Appointed As Rhodia Vice President, Automotive and Transportation Markets
Chicago, Illinois, June 19, 2006 – On June 1, 2006, Jean-Claude Steinmetz was appointed as Rhodia Vice President in charge of the Automotive and Transportation Markets. In his new position, he will have the mission to accelerate Rhodia’s development and penetration efforts in both markets. He joined Rhodia in 1999 as President of Rhodia’s Engineering Plastics business, and most recently was Vice President of Rhodia’s Engineering Plastics and Industrial Yarns Strategic Business Unit. He will report directly to Yves Boisdron, Rhodia Group Executive Vice President, Strategy.
04-07-2006
Trexel Inc. and Rhodia Polyamide Announce Global Co-Marketing and Development Agreement; Rhodia Will Introduce New TECHNYL® XCell 6.6 and 6 Polyamide Grades Optimized for Trexel’s MuCell® Process
Chicago, Illinois, June 19, 2006 – Officials from Trexel Inc. and Rhodia Polyamide today announced that they are working in partnership through an arrangement that involves the establishment of an exclusive multi-year global co-marketing agreement, where Rhodia will actively develop and commercialize new material technology optimized for the MuCell® process, and where Trexel will work with Rhodia for polyamide applications.
04-07-2006
Rhodia Polyamide Announces Introduction of New TECHNYL® XCell 6.6 and 6 Polyamide Grades Optimized for Use with Trexel’s MuCell® Process
Chicago, Illinois, June 19, 2006 – Officials from Rhodia Polyamide’s Engineering Plastics Business Unit present at NPE 2006 today announced the introduction of new TECHNYL® XCell 6.6 and 6 polyamide grades optimized for use with Trexel’s MuCell® process. These new grades are the first technology deliverables from Rhodia as part of their newly signed global co-marketing and development agreement, where Rhodia will actively develop and commercialize new material technology optimized for the MuCell® process, and where Trexel will work exclusively with Rhodia for polyamide applications. These new resins will be available in industrial quantities during the third quarter of 2006. However, they are available immediately in trial quantities.
04-07-2006
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.
29-06-2006
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。
28-06-2006
Synventive breidt assortiment uit met nieuwe neuzen en cilinders voor kleine toepassingen met meerdere caviteiten
‘s GRAVENDEEL, NEDERLAND – 28 juni, 2006 - Synventive Molding Solutions, tot nu toe bekend om zijn grote tot middelgrote hot runner-systemen voor met name automobiel toepassingen, heeft zijn assortiment uitgebreid met aanspuit neuzen voor shotgewichten vanaf slechts 0,1 gram. Er zijn reeds talrijke matrijzen met deze nieuwe neuzen en cilinders geleverd voor de productie van onderdelen voor de auto mobiel-, de elektrische - en verpakkings, medische industrie - veelal als complete matrijshelften, al dan niet inclusief temperatuurregelaars.
27-06-2006
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.
