21-07-2006
MGI COUTIER PROVIDES BETTER CAR AIR DUCTING AT LOWER COST COMPARED TO RUBBER BY USING ARNITEL® TPE-E FROM DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS
French Tier 1 automotive manufacturer MGI Coutier (Champfromier) lowers costs and gains performance for engine and under-hood air ducting by specifying Arnitel® thermoplastic copolyester elastomer (TPE-E or COPE) from DSM Engineering Plastics. The diversified auto component maker uses Arnitel PB582-H, a high-performance grade, in clean and charge air ducts for a number of car makers, including Ford and PSA Peugeot Citroën.
19-07-2006
PPG Strategically Acquired Ameron and Expands Protective Coating Market
(July 19th, 2006--Shanghai, China)PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has reached agreement to acquire the Performance Coatings and Finishes business of Ameron International Corporation, Pasadena, Calif., (NYSE:AMN). Completion of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory approvals, which are expected within 30 to 45 days.
17-07-2006
GE Plastics Helps MEGADYNE Hone Performance of Reusable Electrosurgical E-Z Pen™ with an Array of Autoclavable Materials
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — July 17, 2006 — GE Plastics’ Noryl* and Ultem* resin grades were chosen for the new 12-use E-Z Pen™ electrosurgical pencil from MEGADYNE Medical Products. Lightweight and ergonomically designed with both 10- and 15-foot, kink-resistant cords for easier, more comfortable handling, E-Z Pen pencils are the only product on the market offering patented E-Z Clean® non-stick tips that allow surgeons to make cleaner cuts. The versatility and variety of GE’s portfolio of materials for medical device applications, combined with GE value-added services such as color-matching, enabled MEGADYNE to meet the specific requirements of this application.
13-07-2006
EERSTE TOEPASSING DYNEEMA® VEZEL BIJ HIJSWERK OFFSHORE WINDMOLENS
De internationale maritieme contractor Mammoet Van Oord heeft voor de plaatsing van een offshore windmolenpark in de Ierse Zee gekozen voor rondstroppen van supersterke Dyneema® polyethyleenvezel van DSM Dyneema. De speciale rondstroppen, vervaardigd door de Unitex Group, zijn ontwikkeld voor het hijsen van zware ladingen tot enkele honderden tonnen.
12-07-2006
GE Plastics Provides Cost-Efficient Source for Diverse Resins Featured in Multi-Function Aisys® Anesthesia Delivery System
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — July 12, 2006 — The state-of-the-art Aisys® Carestation® anesthesia delivery system from GE Healthcare is a demonstration of sophisticated technology in a versatile device. It is the first GE anesthesia solution to integrate electronic gas and agent control as well as delivery with advanced ventilation, vital signs monitoring, and an Advanced Breathing System (ABS™). However, its success in the healthcare marketplace also rides on such practical factors as cost-effectiveness and durability. To achieve these goals, GE Healthcare sought a materials supplier that could efficiently meet diverse application requirements ranging from chemical resistance for work surfaces, light weight for drawer doors, and transparency for the gas scavenger system. GE Plastics was able to supply multiple materials from its diverse product portfolio to meet these needs while providing value-added services such as material selection and application development support.
11-07-2006
Development of manufacturing “Centres of Excellence”
VitasheetGroup, 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
10-07-2006
PPG and GM Win PACE Award for Color Specific Automotive Primer
(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.
10-07-2006
Leaders from Shanghai Council of National People’s Congress visit Joint Collision & Paints Training Centre of PPG and Shanghai Communication School
(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.
