ISBM PP packaging grade tailored to allow differentiating design features

Borclear is a solution for packaging trends in the cosmetics industryBorealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has tailored its polypropylene injection stretch blow moulding (PP ISBM) grade BorclearTM RF926MO to allow more flexibility in product design while simultaneously increasing processability.

The premium position of Borclear RF926MO in the expanding PP ISBM market segment is further consolidated by tripling Borclear’s operating temperature window for the critical stretch blow moulding process. This permits shorter cycle times and a more consistent wall thickness distribution that leads to a better homogeneity of the bottle. It also creates greater value by allowing increased design flexibility, tackling more complex and differentiated shapes.

Rohm and Haas Says 50% of 2007 R&D Budget Allocated To Sustainability Improvements

Rohm and Haas CompanyShanghai, China, May 29, 2007 – Rohm and Haas Company (NYSE:ROH) today said it is allocating $150 million – roughly half of its nearly $300 million 2007 R&D budget – for sustainability efforts, including new product development, energy efficiency and process improvements.

GE Plastics - Press Kit Plastpol Expo, Kielce/Poland
29 May - 1 June 2007

GE PlasticsMay 29, 2007 - GE Plastics today launched new high performance material solutions for a wide range of applications. These new material solutions are LNP X-Gen Starflam, Lexan Constant Clear Freezer Film and Noryl GTX.

CHEMTURA INCREASES METALLIC STEARATES PRICES

ChemturaChemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) will increase non-formula-based prices for Metallic Stearates by $0.05 – $0.15 per pound, depending on grade, effective June 1, 2007 or as contracts permit.

Supercure™ makes quantum leap in efficiency for energy distribution cables

Supercure LC8205, an XLPE insulation solution for medium voltage cables with superior electrical performanceBorealis, the leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has introduced a new Supercure™ solution for cable insulation for the electricity distribution industry. Supercure LC8205, a crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) for insulation of medium voltage (MV) cables, provides cables with superior electrical performance and network reliability.

聖萬提著力進軍電子領域

Synventive(2007年5月28日,上海)日前,聖萬提公司在中國國際橡塑展期間舉行的一個新聞發佈會上向媒體透露,除了傳統強項的汽車製造領域外,公司今後也將著力進軍電子電氣領域,為該領域的製造商提供先進的熱流道注塑成型解決方案。

樂必得加大中國投資,新生產中心投入使用

Rapid中國上海(2007年5月28日),世界領先的塑膠機械製造商——瑞典樂必得粉碎機製造公司 (Rapid Granulator AB)在日前參加的中國國際橡塑展上正式對外宣佈其中國製造中心已經投入使用。這座新工廠將使樂必得在中國的生產能力提高到原有水準的五倍,從而滿足正在迅速成長的中國市場的需求。而這也是樂必得公司加大對中國投資的重要步驟之一。

樂必得推出新型300、400 和500系列粉碎機

Rapid中國上海(2007年5月28日),世界領先的塑膠機械製造商——瑞典樂必得粉碎機製造公司 (Rapid Granulator AB)在日前參加的中國國際橡塑展上推出三款新型粉碎機——300, 400 和500系列。這三款“下一代”粉碎機在原有產品系列的基礎上自內而外經過了重新設計,同時擁有全新的銀色和黑色外觀。