PUMP-ROLLERS FROM QUADRANT CMS FOR COST-EFFECTIVE, HIGH VOLUME PRODUCTION

The pump-rollers moulded by Quadrant CMS are principle components used in a pump in a high volume consumer electronics product. The pump-rollers are produced from Quadrant’s Ertalyte TX, unreinforced semi-crystalline polyester (PET-P) with a solid lubricant filler.
TIELT, BELGIUM – February 22th, 2007 – Development work by Quadrant CMS (Creative Moulding & Systems), in close cooperation with Micropump Inc., has enabled the injection-moulding of pumps-rollers for a high volume application using Ertalyte TX PET-P. These parts were originally machined from extruded bar stock of the same material by Quadrant CMS’ sister company Quadrant EPP (Engineering Plastic Products), a specialist in this field. The change to a more cost-effective processing method for the pump-rollers, the production levels of which increased rapidly over the last few years, was welcomed by Micropump Inc.

Belden launches SlimSnake™, the new AES/EBU audio multi-pair cable

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Eurocom Worldwide Member Agencies Convene in Paris for Annual Network Conference

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PPG posts record fourth quarter, full year sales for 2006

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Borealis meets challenges for Fiat Ducato van

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Brent Cross new President of the Pigging Products & Services Association (PPSA)

BrenntagBrent Cross, Global N-SPEC®* Manager for Brenntag Oil & Gas, has been named President of the Pigging Products & Services Association (PPSA) for a one-year period. He will become active in his role as of February 14, 2007, at the next assembly meeting of the PPSA.

BELDEN TO SHOWCASE TOP OF THE LINE SIGNAL TRANSMISSION PRODUCTS AT CABSAT 2007
Leading cable manufacturer’s innovations to benefit cable, broadcast and communications users in Europe and Middle East

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PolyOne Celebrates 10th Year in China

PolyOneSHANGHAI, 1st February, 2007 – This month marks PolyOne’s 10th year of operations in China. With over 500 employees and 2006 regional revenues exceeding US$100 Million, PolyOne’s Asia Operations are poised for a new era of growth in this highly dynamic environment. The company has built a legacy of quality, consistency and superior performance in meeting the stringent specifications of today’s global customers.