9 Aug 2007
GE Adds Co-Injection Processing Expertise to Assist Healthcare Customers with Lexan* HP Resins for Multi-Layer Barrier Packaging
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — August 09, 2007 — GE Plastics has introduced in-house co-injection processing expertise for the healthcare industry. This processing technology enables application designers and developers of healthcare packaging to overcome limitations of mono-material solutions.
9 Aug 2007
CHEMTURA’S BA-59P FLAME RETARDANT OFF-LIST PRICE INCREASE
Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) announces an off-list price increase of $0.25/kg for its BA-59P flame retardant (tetrabrominobisphenol A), effective Sept. 1 or where contracts allow.
8 Aug 2007
NEW AVERY TOOLS FOR OPTIMAL VINYL GRAPHICS APPLICATION
Leiden, The Netherlands - The key to a successful vinyl graphics application is not just the optimal combination of substrate and print or conversion. Ultimately, it is the quality of the application process itself that determines the final effect. Avery Dennison Graphics & Reflective Products have, for some years, offered professional graphics applicators the opportunity to use a selection of tools specially designed to give good results with the application -- and removal -- of Avery Graphics films. Now they are bringing together a full 'toolbox' of items to complement their already established Avery Squeegee Pro, and their popular cutting knife, application gloves, and surface preparation spray.
8 Aug 2007
Rohm and Haas launches the “clear solution” in impact modifiers for strengthening sustainable packaging
Shanghai, China, August 8, 2007 – Rohm and Haas improves the performance of sustainable packaging with the launch of their new additive, PARALOID™ BPM-500, an impact modifier that broadens the usability of bioplastics by making them stronger without sacrificing clarity. PARALOID™ BPM-500 supports the packaging industry’s movement toward sustainability by enhancing polylactic acid (PLA) polymer, an innovative bioplastic derived from a renewable resource, such as corn, and used in some packaging applications.
8 Aug 2007
PPG CEO calls for action at Air & Waste Management Association conference
PITTSBURGH– PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Charles E. Bunch today called upon industry and government to work together and provide necessary solutions to energy security and climate change issues. He also said a national climate change policy cannot precede a comprehensive solution to the country’s energy problems.
8 Aug 2007
Belden exhibit new products at GITEX 2007 Dubai Hall 1Booth D1-37
Belden is a world leader in the design and manufacture of signal transmission systems for data networking and for a wide range of specialist electronics markets. The company is well-known as a one stop source for the very widest range of products – including copper and fiber optic cables, connectors, cable management products and wireless applications with superior electrical and physical performance.
8 Aug 2007
CHEMTURA AT CPHI: NEW PRODUCTS AND A NEW INDUSTRY FOCUS
Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM), one of America’s largest specialty chemical companies, will showcase its expanded global portfolio of reagents for the pharmaceutical synthesis and its new, industry-specific organization at CPhI, Booth J27, Hall 20.
8 Aug 2007
Spring Global Mail Appoints Chief Financial Officer
Amsterdam, 08 August 2007 – Spring Global Mail have recently strengthened their management board with the appointment of Wouter Hijzen as Chief Financial Officer. Mr Hijzen, a Dutch national, joins Spring from Netwerk VSP, a wholly owned subsidiary of TNT specialising in the delivery of unaddressed mail in the Netherlands.
