24 Jul 2006
GE Drives Advanced Wing-to-Wing Materials Solutions for Displays Worldwide
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — July 24, 2006 — GE Plastics and GE Advanced Materials are aggressively driving the use of their proprietary breakthrough materials solutions for the global electronics industry, including high-performance plastic resins, sheet, and films, as well as silicones and quartz products. The most recent success is the launch of GE Plastics’ new Illuminex* ADF film - a high-tech prismatic film for LCDs that can boost screen brightness by up to five percent while hiding moiré and defects.
24 Jul 2006
Belden® introduces a new corporate identity and a significantly expanded master catalog
With the introduction of its new corporate identity, Belden marks its evolution from a wire and cable product supplier to a full-service provider of signal transmission solutions.
24 Jul 2006
Rapid exhibits new faster cleaning and maintenance granulators at Fakuma 2006
Three new series of granulators, featuring an innovative new ‘open-hearted’ engineering concept that facilitates drastically faster cleaning, maintenance and inspection, forms the centrepiece of the Rapid Granulators AB exhibit at Fakuma 2006 (Friedrichshafen, Germany, October 17-21). The new Rapid 300, 400 and 500 Series granulators have a new silver and black colour scheme, and between them provide cutter house widths between 300 and 1200 mm, and a throughput of up to 1500 kg/hour. The Rapid exhibit at Fakuma can be found in Hall B1, stand number 7107.
21 Jul 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 Jul 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 Jul 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 Jul 2006
FIRST USE OF DYNEEMA® FIBER IN OFF-SHORE WINDMILL LIFTING
For the installation of offshore wind farms in the Irish Sea, Mammoet Van Oord, an international marine contractor, selected heavy lifting slings made with super-strong Dyneema® polyethylene fiber from DSM Dyneema. The special round slings, manufactured by the Unitex Group, are designed to lift heavy loads weighing up to several hundreds of tons.
12 Jul 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.
