31 Jul 2001
PolyOne provides cost-effective solution for leading European manufacturer of electronic instrumentation
Metrix has gained a reputation for its innovative design and high quality testing and measurement products. It is part of the French based Chauvin Arnoux group, Europe’s leading manufacturer of electronic instrumentation.
30 Jul 2001
BERGAMID® polyamide and BERGAFLEX® TPE from PolyOne make an impact
Hockey is a fast, tough sport, whether it's played on grass or ice, so the equipment needs to be rugged enough to survive. Like many sports, Hockey is developing fast and a new indoor game played with a ball is becoming increasingly popular. Habo Plast AB was involved in developing a new stick or 'blade' specifically for this sport. The design called for the innovative use of materials to produce a better, more durable product. The key requirement for the blade was impact resistance, but there was also the need for a soft, flexible material in certain areas of the blade to provide improved ball control.
30 Jul 2001
BERGAMID® polyamide from PolyOne provides the right connection for Abex
Abex is one of Poland's leading manufacturers of electrical accessories for industrial power control systems. As an existing PolyOne customer, Abex knew exactly who to turn to for help in selecting the correct material for a new 380V 32 Amp power connector they were developing.
30 Jul 2001
PolyOne names Stephen Duckworth Business Development Director International
PolyOne Corporation announced today the appointment of Stephen John Duckworth to the post of Business Development Director, International for the Plastic Compounds and Colors Group.
30 Jul 2001
Akcros Chemicals reviews price of epoxidised soyabean oil
Fuelled by the upsurge of the cost of soyabean oil, Akcros Chemicals, the UK-based Plastics and Processing Additives business of Akzo Nobel, will increase its prices for epoxidised soyabean oil by 15 percent from September 1, 2001 or as contracts will allow.
30 Jul 2001
Akzo Nobel to restructure PVC-Additives Business for Rigid Applications
Eccles (UK), June 15, 2001. Akzo Nobel Business Unit Plastics and Processing Additives (which trades as Akcros Chemicals) today announced plans for restructuring its PVC additives for rigid applications business. The restructuring will affect locations in Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, but will not entail plant closures. Said Kees van Nierop, Managing director of Akcros Chemicals: “One third of Akcros‘ sales are derived from the rigid application segment and this restructuring is intended to lower our cost base and make room for new products in the future. As announced by our Chief Financial Officer, Mr Fritz Fröhlich, in the first quarter, this is a part of accelerated restructuring in the chemicals group."
30 Jul 2001
PEEK polymer bushings significantly reduce BP downtime
BP's hydrocarbon processing plant in Grangemouth, Scotland has accomplished a major reduction in downtime by replacing the PTFE-bronze bushings on two of its reactor pumps with bushings manufactured with VICTREX® PEEK™ polymer.
27 Jul 2001
PolyOne provides Procter & Gamble global TPE and color solution for innovative liquid detergent applicator
When leading consumer products company Procter & Gamble designed a new innovative liquid detergent applicator for their range of laundry detergents, they approached PolyOne to help them turn the project into reality. The concept for the new applicator, or ‘wash-ball’, was to reflect the colors widely recognized in Procter & Gamble’s range of leading brands, such as Ariel®, Tide® and Fairy®, and also to incorporate a ‘soft-touch’ grip to offer further appeal to the consumer.
