26.09.2008
ARNITE® XG FROM DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS: FIRST HALOGEN FREE PBT TO MEET BOTH GWT & GWIT ON END PRODUCTS
Arnite® T XG510 PBT Halogen Free (HF) PBT grade has received VDE Approval for electrical insulating materials. This new grade, produced by DSM Engineering Plastics is particularly suited for components like connectors in white goods applications, such as washing machines, dryers and dishwashers.
24.09.2008
Owens Corning Continues Environmental Footprint Reduction with Upgrades to More Energy Efficient, Lower Emitting Technology
Shanghai, China – Sept. 19, 2008– At the China Composites Show in Shanghai, China, Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) today announced that it is continuing conversion of its composite glass manufacturing facilities to its patented Advantex® technology platform. The platform offers a higher performing glass fiber and a significantly smaller environmental manufacturing footprint compared with standard E-glass composite processes. Key environmental and product benefits include:
23.09.2008
Momentive appoints EMG to handle media relations
Bergen op Zoom, September 23, 2008 – Momentive Performance Materials, one of the world's largest producer of silicones and silicone derivatives, quartz and ceramics, has appointed EMG to manage their press relations activities in Europe, Middle East, India and Africa.
23.09.2008
Borealis gewinnt Tumbs Up für das neue Borstar® RJ900MO Polypropylen mit einzigartiger Kombination aus überlegenem Fließverhalten und Transparenz
Borealis, ein führender Anbieter innovativer, hochwertiger Kunststoffe, hat eine neue Type von Borstar Random-Polypropylen (PP) mit einer einzigartigen Kombination aus Fließverhalten und Transparenz vorgestellt. Borstar RJ900MO wurde entwickelt, um den Anforderungen des Verpackungsmarktes in Bezug auf kürzere Zykluszeiten, Transparenz und mechanische Eigenschaften bei Anwendungen wie Haushalts– und Küchengeräten sowie Lebensmittelverpackungen nachkommen zu können. Das Material bietet außerdem sehr gute organoleptische Eigenschaften und geringe Extractables (extrahierbare Stoffe), um den Bedürfnissen der Verpackungsproduzenten, Abfüller und Endverbraucher zu entsprechen.
21.09.2008
At ASRT, Orfit® Industries America Introduces Enhanced Fixation Technology for Efficast® Thermoplastic Masks
BOSTON, Sept. 21, 2008 – To increase precision, safety and usability for patient immobilization during radiation therapy, Orfit® Industries America today announced a new fixation technology for its Efficast® thermoplastic masks. At the 32nd American Society of Radiation Technologists (ASRT) Radiation Therapy conference in Boston, Mass., from Sept. 21-23 at the Boston Marriot Copley Place, Orfit Industries America is showcasing new winged “L” profiles that secure Efficast masks for head, neck and shoulders into the high precision slots in the Orfit base plate. Compared to competitive u-shaped or s-type masks with commonly used push pins or that use swivel clamps, these new winged “L” profiles can be easily grasped with the fingers -- make it easier to mold Efficast masks, position them precisely and remove them quickly in case of emergency. Orfit is displaying the profiles as part of its complete immobilization solutions at booth 104.
21.09.2008
At ASTRO, Orfit® Industries America Introduces Enhanced Fixation Technology for Efficast® Thermoplastic Masks
BOSTON, Sept. 21, 2008 – To increase precision, safety and usability for patient immobilization during radiation therapy, Orfit® Industries America today announced a new fixation technology for its Efficast® thermoplastic masks. At the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) in Boston, Mass., Orfit Industries America is showcasing new winged “L” profiles that secure Efficast masks for head, neck and shoulders into the high precision slots in the Orfit base plate. Compared to competitive u-shaped or s-type masks with commonly used push pins or that use swivel clamps, these new winged “L” profiles can be easily grasped with the fingers -- make it easier to mold Efficast masks, position them precisely and remove them quickly in case of emergency. Orfit is displaying the profiles as part of its complete immobilization solutions at booth 1612.
19.09.2008
SABIC Innovative Plastics und Azdel, Inc. präsentieren die neuen IXIS®-Verbundwerkstoffe für die Automobilindustrie: weniger Gewicht bei maximaler Leistung
BERGEN OP ZOOM, Niederlande – 22. September 2008 – Im stetigen Bestreben, das Gewicht ihrer Fahrzeuge zu verringern, sind OEMs und Zulieferer der Automobilindustrie auf der Suche nach besseren Alternativen von Stahl, Aluminium und Duroplasten für große, aerodynamisch geformte horizontale Karosseriebauteile. SABIC Innovative Plastics und Azdel, Inc. präsentieren mit dem neuen thermoplastischen Hybridverbundwerkstoff IXIS® 157 einem endlosglasfaserverstärkten Verbundwerkstoff für horizontale Karosseriebauteile von Automobilen.
17.09.2008
Sidel at CHINA BREW & CHINA Beverage 2008
Sidel, one of the world’s top suppliers of complete bottling lines, will take part in China Brew & China Beverage 2008 in Beijing from October 20 to 23. At its 288sq-meter booth, Sidel will showcase its latest packaging solutions for beer and unveil the features of its new Sidel Beijing plant.
