Press Release9 Oct 2006
Banana Peel® saves time and money
Market needs are continually changing the limits of technology. Wire and cable products for Security, Detection and Building Management Systems as well as for ITC line and Industrial products need to deliver uncompromising quality and leading-edge technology. However, cost reduction remains a constant requirement as is improved performance quality.
5 Oct 2006
New European Production Location and Expanded Capacity to Benefit Customers of GE Plastics’ “xtreme” Lexan* Resins
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — October 5, 2006 — To provide a European source of supply for its line of “xtreme” Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) resins while boosting overall capacity by approximately 300%, GE Plastics today announced it will expand production of these specialty products beyond the United States. The company will invest 62 million Euro to retrofit its Lexan Resin facility in Bergen op Zoom for the manufacture of Lexan EXL, SLX, DMX, and XHT copolymer resins, giving European customers the advantage of shorter delivery times. Broader availability of these unique materials will help more customers differentiate their applications and achieve new levels of performance, processability, and aesthetics.
4 Oct 2006
GE Plastics Makes Major Investment in Additional Production Capacity for “xtreme” Lexan* Resins at Bergen op Zoom Facility
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — October 4, 2006 — GE Plastics today announced plans for an investment of 62 million Euro to introduce production capacity for its line of “xtreme” Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) resins at its Lexan Resin facility in Bergen op Zoom. The company will convert existing manufacturing capabilities and use current resources to enable the production of high performance products like Lexan EXL, SLX, DMX, and XHT resins, which offer customers unique properties for product differentiation. This investment will also enable the production of other innovative and proprietary copolymer products that are currently under development.
4 Oct 2006
Borouge to launch feasibility study on expansion into base chemicals
Borouge today announced the launch of a study to examine the feasibilityof a major new expansion of its petrochemical complex in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi to produce and market base chemicals for the first time.
3 Oct 2006
Grendene uses Eastman’s Spectar® Copolyester for new point of purchase shoe display
CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, THE NETHERLANDS - Transparency and high impact resistance were the main reasons behind Plano Trio’s, a design company, decision to use sheets made of Spectar® copolyester resin from Eastman Chemical Company when conceiving a POP display for Grendene’s point of purchase spots. The showcase has been used to display Grendene’s Rider shoes at sales spots in more than 85 countries around the world.
2 Oct 2006
Cabot Nanogel® sheds a different light on sporting students
Daylight has a high intrinsic value, in psychological, ergonomical and economical terms, This is especially true in countries such as The Netherlands, where sunlight is not always readily available. So, when the architects from CITA were asked to design a new school gymnasium, they were keen to bring in as much daylight in as possible. They selected multi-wall polycarbonate sheet filled with Cabot Nanogel. To allow as much light as possible to get in, whilst at the same time blocking annoying and dangerous reflections and glare. Additional advantages include energy savings, sound isolation and reduced risk of breakage.
29 Sept 2006
PPG acquires Sierracin Corporation Strengthens aerospace transparencies business, enhances military offering
(September 28th , 2006 Shanghai China)PITTSBURGH, Sept. 20, 2006 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has acquired privately held Sierracin Corporation, Sylmar, Calif., a supplier of aerospace transparencies, including windshields, windows and canopies. Terms were not disclosed.
