21 Aug 2006
“Art-to-part” service is the word from Distrupol
“Art to Part” is to be the main focus of Distrupol’s exhibit at PDM 06 in Telford, 26th – 28th September. The term is used by Distrupol to describe the comprehensive support provided to customers with conceptual design, materials selection, tooling advice, testing, sampling and production optimisation. The exhibit should be of special interest to designers, moulders and OEM’s, who can find Distrupol, a founding partner of Plastics Design and Moulding (PDM), at stand No. G31 in Hall 2.
18 Aug 2006
PPG Reports its 13th Consecutive Quarterly Sales Record
(August 18, 2006 Shanghai)Recently, PPG Industries Inc., the world’s leading diversified manufacturer headquartered in Pittsburgh, reported record sales and earnings for the second quarter of fiscal year 2006. The company realized net income of USD280 million on sales revenue of USD2.8 billion for the quarter, a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth of 21% and 6% respectively. During the quarter, in addition to the strong sales earnings growth, PPG was able to achieve higher margins of 14.5% from 14.1% despite an environment in which the chlor-alkali cycle, home building and North American auto manufacturing are approaching declines and higher raw material costs.
18 Aug 2006
Eastman unveils latest Glass Polymer creation at LUXEPACK
CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, THE NETHERLANDS - A new concept is born! Eastman will once again be taking visitors to LUXEPACK on an exciting journey into the world of sensory packaging with the launch of its latest experimental concept at LUXEPACK 2006 in Monaco.
17 Aug 2006
ECMSA presents ‘Scenarios in the Print and Read Value Chain of the Paper Market’
The paper industry and its upstream suppliers - especially the suppliers of chemicals to pulp and paper producers are confronted by commoditization, the insurgence of novel technology solutions and the consumers’ complete freedom of content delivery media choice.
16 Aug 2006
美國國土安全部選用熱電新一代譜儀門式探測器（ASP）加強國土安全
世界領先的分析儀器研發和製造商 - 熱電公司近日宣佈美國國土安全部國內核探測辦公室（DNDO）已選定該公司為其提供高性能的先進的譜儀門式探測器（ASP）。作為美國安全倡議的一部分，熱電的ASP探測器將會被用來監測和阻止不法核武器和放射性材料通過入境口岸和海關進入美國。
14 Aug 2006
DNV and PMI have launched their inaugural Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3®) ProductSuite Certification Program.
London, England, 14 August, 2006 – DNV Certification (Det Norske Veritas Certification), a world leader in certification services in a strategic alliance with Project Management Institute (PMI®), have launched their inaugural Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3) ProductSuite Certification Program. The OPM3 Certification Program is a comprehensive program designed to elevate the application of the OPM3 Standard to a higher level. The program is accepting individuals that have consulting experience, have conducted assessments, and are able to pass an entrance exam coverings various aspects of the OPM3 Standard.
9 Aug 2006
Clive Watson, Borealis’ CFO returns to the UK
Borealis today announced that Clive Watson has decided to leave the Group to take on the role of Group Finance Director with Spectris plc, a leading supplier of precision instrumentation and controls, based in Surrey, England. Clive has been with Borealis for almost 5 years and during that time was responsible for Finance, Legal, IT&S and numerous change projects. He will leave on September 30th, 2006.
8 Aug 2006
GE Plastics is Double Winner in SPE’s 10th Automotive Awards Program with Two Innovative Body Panel & Glazing Applications
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — August 8, 2006 — GE Plastics today announced it has been honored with two automotive innovation awards from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), Central Europe. The OPEL Zafira Panoramic Roof, featuring GE’s Lexan* SLX polycarbonate (PC) film for paint replacement, won first prize in the Body Exteriors category, while the Honda Civic Extra Window with integrated spoiler, made with GE’s Lexan GLX resin, placed third in the same category. The OPEL Zafira is available in Europe and parts of Asia, while the Honda Civic is sold in Europe only. Both applications attest to the innovation and value of GE materials, which enable such advantages as improved aesthetics and performance, design flexibility, part consolidation, and elimination of secondary painting operations in automotive applications. The awards were announced on July 14 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
