Development of manufacturing “Centres of Excellence”

VitasheetGroupVitasheetGroup, London, 11 July 2006 - In February 2006 the thermoplastic sheet division of British Vita was re-named VitasheetGroup. VitasheetGroup is Europe’s largest manufacturer of thermoplastic sheet products and it is in the process of re-aligning its operations to deliver market leading products and services to its customers

PPG and GM Win PACE Award for Color Specific Automotive Primer

PPG Industries(July 10th, 2006--Shanghai, China)PPG has earned its fifth PACE Award in six years for its collaboration with General Motors on the development of an environmentally friendly, color-specific powder primer.

Leaders from Shanghai Council of National People’s Congress visit Joint Collision & Paints Training Centre of PPG and Shanghai Communication School

PPG Industries(July 10th, 2006--Shanghai China)Recently, more than 30 Shanghai Municipal Government leaders visited Shanghai Communication School to investigate vocational education development and open practical training situation. They were Mr. Zhou Mu Yao, Wang Pei Sheng, deputy directors of Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress Standing Committee, Mr. Shen Xiao Ming, director of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, Mr. Zhu Jun Yi, director of Shanghai Municipal Labor and Social Security Bureau, Ms. Xia Xiu Rong, member of Municipal People’s Congress Standing Committee and chairman of Shanghai Municipla NPC's Education, Science, Culture and Public Health Committee, Mr. Liu Shi Cai, Party Secretary and chairman of director of Shanghai Transportation (Group) Co., Ltd. Shortly, a special report on this was made as well.

熱電收購EGS,專注工業測控市場

ThermoFisher上海,中國(2006年7月10日)世界領先的分析儀器研發和製造商 - 熱電公司近日宣佈已經收購EGS測控系統公司,世界上最大的為塑膠薄膜和塗布等Web生產線提供測量控制設備的供應商。對於在金屬平板測厚和鍍層重量測厚處於領先地位的熱電公司,本次收購無疑將加強其在WEB生產線的測控實力,使其成為提供全面工業測控解決方案的領導者。

Borouge showcases its high performance Wire & Cable applications at wire & Tube China 2006

Installation of high voltage cables produced with Borealis XLPE insulation and semi conductive materials – exclusively supplied by Borouge – in Zhengzhou CityBorouge 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.

NEW OPTIONS IN FASSON VOID FILMS ADD COLOUR AND PERSONALISATION

Fasson PET Void Check Matt Chrome-S697-BG45WHLeiden, The Netherlands - Avery Dennison Roll Materials Europe has extended the options available in its Fasson Void labelstocks range -- part of the Fasson Specialty portfolio -- to allow greater customisation for customers.

阿諾德推出自擠成型螺釘,有效優化汽車製造商成本

Arnold(中國 上海--2006年7月 7 日)在國際競爭中,汽車製造行業永遠站在兩個無法調和的極端之間即—降低成本和提高品質。德國阿諾德成型技術公司新推出Taptite 2000系列自擠成型螺釘,有效解決了這個難題。

CHEMTURA INCREASES PRICES ON BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS

ChemturaMIDDLEBURY, CT – Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) today announced price increases of $0.30/kg on BA-59P (tetrabromobisphenol-a) and up to 15% on its brominated carbonate oligomer and FF680 (bromo-phenoxy ethane), products, effective July 1st 2006. These increases continue the restoration of Chemtura’s Flame Retardants business to reinvestment economics and to capture the full value of elemental bromine. This reinvestment is essential to ensure a reliable supply chain; to fund research into future technology; and to support on-going product advocacy programs.