Dynisco Hot Runners Launches New Identity with Name Change to Synventive Molding Solutions

Synventive‘s-Gravendeel, the Netherlands - Dynisco HotRunners, one of the world’s largest designers, manufacturers and suppliers of hot runner systems, announced that it has launched a new identity and corporate-wide name change. As of early June, all of its worldwide entities will begin officially operating under the new name of Synventive Molding Solutions. The company is also introducing a new Synventive Molding Solutions logo and tag line “Innovation Delivers”. This statement underlines our firm believe that the success of our customer and our company is closely linked to our capability to deliver innovative products, services and technologies to our customers, now and in the future.

Dynisco HotRunners to Become Independent Operating Unit

SynventiveGloucester, MA - Dynisco HotRunners has announced that it will become an independent operating entity, while remaining within the Berwind Group. This follows Berwind’s announcement that it has sold the Measurement and Control businesses of Dynisco, Inc. to Madison Capital Partners of Chicago, IL.

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Barlo Plastics transfers production to ensure future growth and profitability.

BarloGeel, Belgium June 19, 2001, Barlo Plastics Europe, announced the transfer of the entire production capacity from its Belgian site to other existing production facilities. Headquarters of the plastics division will remain in Belgium.

Athlone acquisition strengthens Barlo Plastics market lead.

BarloGeel, Belgium January 2001, Barlo Plastics Europe, has today announced the take-over of the Irish company, Athlone Extrusions plc. Barlo Plastics Europe holds the European market lead in manufacture of transparent plastic sheets and Athlone deals in polystyrene and ABS sheet extrusion.

Barlo Plastics becomes leading supplier of extruded acrylic sheet by acquiring slovakian PMMA extruder

BarloGeel, Belgium, november 2000. Barlo Plastics Europe, the european leader in manufacturing transparent plastic sheets, announces today the acquisition of all production and sales activities of PCHZ-Akryl a.s. through PSC s.r.o.. The business will become part of Barlo Plastics Europe, as Barlo Plastics Slovakia.

Omnexus processes its first online transaction in Germany between Bayer and IBS Brocke

Omnexus(Zurich July 31, 2001) – Omnexus™ (www.omnexus.com), the global online plastics e-marketplace conducted its first commercial transaction in Germany on July 31, within hours of the latest version of its global technology platform going live in Europe. Utilising Omnexus’ advanced capabilities, leading German injection moulder IBS Brocke GmbH & Co KG, purchased 38,5 ton of polymer comprising Durethan and Novodur from Bayer AG.