2 Oct 2008
QUADRANT PLASTIC COMPOSITES EXPANDS ITS GMT/GMTex PORTFOLIO
LENZBURG, SWITZERLAND – October, 2008 – Quadrant Plastic Composites, voestalpine Polynorm and Bekaert are recipients of the AVK (German Federation of Reinforced Plastics) Innovation Award 2008 in the Industrial Category, for their development of steel cord-reinforced EASI GMT* material. The winners of the AVK Innovation Awards, which recognise excellence in the development of reinforced plastics, were announced on the opening evening (22nd September) of the 11th AVK International Conference in Essen, Germany. The jury was particularly impressed by the ability of the new EASI material to meet crash impact requirements for speeds up to 80km/h (50mph).
2 Oct 2008
QUADRANT METAL PLASTIC SOLUTIONS GmbH SPECIALISES IN HYBRID MATERIAL, LIGHT WEIGHT AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS
LENZBURG, SWITZERLAND – October, 2008 – Quadrant Metal Plastic Solutions GmbH (QMPS GmbH) is a new joint venture company between Quadrant Plastic Composites and Blechformwerke Bernsbach AG (Germany). Founded in April 2008 and with its seat in Hainichen, near Chemnitz, Germany, the company focuses on the development of light weight components, primarily for the automotive industry, on the basis of long fibre-reinforced plastic composites and other metal-plastic hybrid technologies.
2 Oct 2008
DSM DYNEEMA INVESTS IN GREATER CAPACITY TO SUPPORT MEDICAL DEVICE APPLICATIONS
URMOND (NL), 2 October 2008 - To help medical device companies develop new clinical approaches that improve patient outcomes, DSM Dyneema today announced a major milestone in its strategic plan to increase commitment by increasing manufacturing capacity & capabilities dedicated to Dyneema Purity®, a specially developed proprietary medical-grade ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber for use in medical applications where maximum strength and minimum weight are required. The company will create its first line for manufacturing Dyneema Purity® fiber at its Greenville, North Carolina facility. The line will produce the latest grades, including Dyneema Purity® TG dtex 25 TS180, which offers the same high specific strength as existing grades at significantly thinner diameters, and Dyneema Purity® UG, developed specifically to allow the development of strong, stable orthopedic implants that provide consistent performance over a longer term.
2 Oct 2008
HUNTSMAN PIGMENTS UNVEILS NEW EASY-FLOW TiO2 PIGMENT TO THE EUROPEAN COATINGS INDUSTRY
Huntsman Pigments introduces DELTIO™81X pigment, the first in Huntsman’s revolutionary range of easy–flow DELTIO™ titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments to be designed for the coatings industry. This new, low dust TiO2 pigment combines outstanding powder handling, brilliant whiteness and excellent durability making DELTIO™81X pigment an ideal choice in a number of industrial coatings applications including powder, protective, coil and automotive coatings.
2 Oct 2008
HUNTSMAN INTRODUCES NEW VERSATILE TIOXIDE®TR88 PIGMENT - AN ATTRACTIVE BALANCE OF PROPERTIES
Huntsman Pigments introduces TIOXIDE®TR88 pigment, a new versatile rutile titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment in Huntsman’s classic TIOXIDE® range. This versatile pigment offers excellent durability, outstanding brightness, opacity and colour and has been developed specifically for use in low volatile organic compound (VOC) formulations for the decorative coatings market.
2 Oct 2008
Belden: leadership in HD technology
Radio and television broadcasters are going all-digital. Digital formats are now being adopted by recording studios, video post-production and film production facilities, and many associated applications. The reason is clear – the digital format provides superior A/V performance. This digital transition is leading to a similar revolution in High Definition TV (HDTV).
2 Oct 2008
Borealis’ Daplen™ and Borcom™ deliver quality for Peugeot 308 interior
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative value-creating plastics solutions, has worked with two key Tier One suppliers Faurecia and Valeo and OEM PSA Peugeot Citroën to contribute to the prestigious style and finish of the acclaimed Peugeot 308 interior.
1 Oct 2008
Amrop International expands its operations in Brussels in line with increasing customer demand
Brussels, October 1, 2008 - Amrop International, a member of the global Amrop Hever Group, one of the world’s largest executive search organisations, is expanding the team in Brussels with two new members: Carine Chisu and Saida El Maslouhi.
