I coperchi-punterie in poliammide TECHNYL® migliorano i motori dei veicoli commerciali Deutz

Il copritesta ad elevata rigidità, di 76 cm di lunghezza, in poliammide TECHNYL Rhodia Engineering Plastics stampato e rinforzato con fibra di vetro e carica minerale, svolge un ruolo fondamentale ai fini del funzionamento estremamente silenzioso e della leggerezza dei motori della serie 2013 prodotti dalla Deutz a Colonia. Un innovativo coperchio-punterie realizzato in poliammide TECHNYL, prodotta da Rhodia Engineering Plastics, consente di ridurre rumori e vibrazioni nei motori Deutz della serie 2013.

Rhodia Engineering Plastics steigert Produktionskapazität für Polyamid in Europa

Rhodia Engineering PlasticsRhodia Engineering Plastics, ein weltweit führender Hersteller von Polyamid, steigert seine Produktionskapazität um 20 %. Dies ist ein weiterer Schritt im Rahmen der kontinuierlichen Expansion des Unternehmens und folgt auf die Investitionen in Polen, Korea und Nordamerika.

PolyOne provides cost-effective solution for leading European manufacturer of electronic instrumentation

The new oscilloscope chassis developed for Metrix by engineers at PolyOne Engineered Materials SA France uses a grade of an EDGETEK compound based on an amorphous polymer with a combination of fillers, to maximise dimensional stability while maintaining structural stiffness. 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.

BERGAMID® polyamide and BERGAFLEX® TPE from PolyOne make an impact

BERGAMID® and BERGAFLEX® from PolyOne provide improved toughness and excellent ball control for new hockey blade. 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.

BERGAMID® polyamide from PolyOne provides the right connection for Abex

The new Abex 380V 32 Amp power connectors made with BERGAMID® polyamide from PolyOne are available in red and gray 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.

PolyOne names Stephen Duckworth Business Development Director International

Stephen John 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.

Akcros Chemicals reviews price of epoxidised soyabean oil

AkcrosFuelled 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.

Akzo Nobel to restructure PVC-Additives Business for Rigid Applications

AkcrosEccles (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."