Distrupol engages with Nordic designers on ‘Designing in Plastics‘

Jon Asle Sjöli, Market & Development Manager of Distrupol Nordic, helped instruct over 100 designers, engineers, moulders and design students from across the region in the finer points of ‘Designing in Plastics’ , at an event organised in Stockholm on 20 November.Representatives of Distrupol in the Nordics helped instruct over 100 designers, engineers, moulders and design students from across the region in the finer points of ‘Designing in Plastics’, at an event organised by leading Swedish polymer magazine Plastforum on 20 November. Distrupol was a key sponsor and presenter at the one-day conference held in Stockholm. Other sponsors included polymer supplier DuPont, moulder Plasto of Norway and the German laser-sintering company EOS. The debut event was well received by delegates, sponsors and organisers alike.

Distrupol Nordic appoints Jon Asle Sjöli as Market & Development Manager

Distrupol has appointed Jon Asle Sjöli (48) to the position of Market & Development Manager for the Nordic. Newly-created role underlines distributor’s continuous focus on customer needs

Songwon forms a strategic cooperation with W. Zink GmbH to deliver One Pack Systems in Europe

SONGWONUlsan, Korea, November 19, 2007 – Songwon is pleased to announce the cooperation with W. Zink GmbH of Jettingen-Scheppach, Germany, which combines the strength of each partner to deliver both the quality and the quantity in One Pack Systems (OPS) that the European market demands. This will allow Songwon’s customers to have immediate access in Europe to several thousand tons of capacity based on a range of technologies.

BorSafe proves its value to durable pipe systems around the world

BorSafe HE3490-LS-H pipes are particularly suitable for demanding installation conditions such as the mountains in InnsbruckPipe producers and fittings manufacturers from Europe to China are recognising the processing and long-term performance benefits of recent introductions to the BorSafe™ product range from Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions. BorSafe polyethylene (PE) pressure pipe and fitting grades reflect Borealis’ commitment to contributing to better, safer and more durable pipe systems for drinking water, sanitation and gas distribution.

Rhodia Polyamide Announces a Price Increase in Asia and Americas for its Polyamide 6 and 6.6 Technyl® Compounds

Rhodia Engineering PlasticsLyon, France – November 29, 2007 – Rhodia Polyamide announces a 200 to 250 USD/MT price increase for its Polyamide 6 and 6.6 Technyl® compounds in Asia and Americas effective January 1st, 2008 - or as contracts allow - to help offset rising raw material, transport and energy costs.

Distrupol enhances its colour compounds offering to customers throughout Europe

DistrupolDistrupol has announced the conclusion of a strategic agreement with Matrix Plastics, UK, that will further enhance its already strong colour compounds offering. The agreement, which will see Distrupol move its colour compounding business to the Matrix Plastics site in Slough, UK, will provide its European customers with a progressively expanding range of new colour choices.

Rhodia Polyamide Announces a Price Increase in Europe for its Nylon Intermediates and PA 6.6 Stabamid® Polymer

Rhodia Engineering PlasticsLyon, France – November 29, 2007 – Rhodia Polyamide announces a 150 to 200 €/MT price increase for its Nylon Intermediates and PA 6.6 Stabamid® Polymer in Europe effective January 1st, 2008 - or as contracts allow - to help offset rising raw material, transport and energy costs.

Rhodia Polyamide Announces a Price Increase in Europe for its PA 6.6 Performance Fibers

Rhodia Engineering PlasticsLyon, France – November 29, 2007 – Rhodia Polyamide announces a 150 €/MT price increase for its PA 6.6 Performance Fibers in Europe effective January 1st, 2008 - or as contracts allow - to help offset rising raw material, transport and energy costs.