Borealis invests in meltblown innovation

The in-house pilot line will push the boundaries of meltblown innovationBorealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, is investing in a polyolefin meltblown expertise facility to increase non-woven innovation. The investment includes the installation of an in-house pilot line alongside other laboratory equipment. It is the first time that a polyolefin supplier has installed an in-house meltblown pilot line which will be located in Borealis’ international Innovation Centre in Linz, Austria.

GE’s New Lexan* SG305-OB Sheet Combines Uniform Illumination with Superior Optical Brightness for Eye-Catching Signage

SeaCloud Hotel Displaying Sign Made with GE’s Lexan* SG305-OB Sheet>BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — February 23, 2007 — GE Plastics has introduced a new grade of Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) sheet that is specifically designed to boost the visibility and attractiveness of illuminated signage. Lexan SG305-OB sheet, unlike conventional sheet products, offers both uniform light diffusion to eliminate light emitting diode (LED) “pinholes” and a view of light sources, and superior light transmission for exceptional optical brightness at lower energy costs. In fact, the 2mm and 5mm thicknesses of Lexan SG305-OB sheet boost light transmission to more than 50 percent, vs. competitive materials like polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) that allow only about 25 percent. The new white sheet grade, which has a matte finish on its outward-facing surface to reduce reflections, also provides excellent UV protection as well as the renowned impact resistance of tough, virtually unbreakable Lexan resin.

Euroll Chooses GE's New Lexan* Optical Bright Sheet for its ADDscreen® Roller to Turn Roll-Down Security Shutters into Advertising Billboards

GE PlasticsGE's New Lexan* SG305-OB Sheet Provides Great Security & Hiding Power While Allowing Advertisements & Sign Graphics to be Rear-Projected onto the Sheet

DSM Dyneema to exhibit at Aquaculture 2007 Conference, stand 540

DyneemaUrmond (NL), February 23 – During the international triennial conference Aquaculture 2007, organized by the World Aquaculture Society (WAS), DSM will showcase its innovative product Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™. This ultra-strong polyethylene fiber provides various benefits to the aquaculture sector and will be displayed on stand 540.

Borealis and Piramidal enter strategic alliance

BorealisBorealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions and Piramidal Termoplásticos LTDA, a leading distributor of thermoplastic resins and compounds, have entered a strategic alliance regarding the distribution of Borealis’ Polypropylene compounds, further supporting customers by providing full after sales care.

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

Belden launches SlimSnake™, the new AES/EBU audio multi-pair cable Leading cable manufacturer Belden has introduced a new halogen-free and flexible AES/EBU (digital) multi-pair snake cable for a range of different audio applications.

Eurocom Worldwide Member Agencies Convene in Paris for Annual Network Conference

EurocomEurocom Worldwide, the global PR network, concluded its 6th Annual Conference with delegates approving of a year of growth and successful projects carried out by the network’s member agencies. In total, 31 delegates from four different continents attended the conference in Paris.