3 Aug 2001
Omnexus processes its first online transaction in Germany between Bayer and IBS Brocke
(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.
1 Aug 2001
TICONA/CELANESE completes first European Omnexus transaction
(Zurich, July 31, 2001) – Omnexus™ (www.omnexus.com), the global plastics e-marketplace, registered its first online transaction in Europe, shortly after its eProcurement system went live for European members. The first ‘buy’ through Omnexus was made by leading connector manufacturer, FCI of France, placing an order for Vectra (LCP), with Ticona/Celanese AG of Germany.
17 Jul 2001
Omnexus to bring plastics eProcurement centre stage at K 2001
eProcurement takes the centre stage at K 2001 in Düsseldorf this October with Omnexus, the global neutral eMarketplace for the plastics industry, showcasing its total resin procurement process, involving multiple products and multiple suppliers, through a single point of connectivity. It will also demonstrate technology that allows processors to perform search and equivalency comparison on a range of up to 4,500 resins, as well as comparisons of plastics processing machinery across a wide range of parameters such as clamping force, tie-bar spacing, shot size, etc.
17 Jul 2001
Omnexus eProcurement goes ‘live’ for European Plastics processors
On 1 August Omnexus™ (http://www.omnexus.com), the global, neutral eMarketplace for the plastics industry, goes live with full transaction capability for European plastics processors. Beginning in August, Omnexus members will be able to consolidate their total resin procurement process, involving multiple products and multiple suppliers, through a single point of connectivity. They will also have access to technology that allows them to perform search and equivalency comparison of plastics processing machinery across a wide range of parameters such as clamping force, tie-bar spacing, shot size, etc. and the ability to issue a “request for quotation” to multiple equipment suppliers. Membership in Omnexus is available at no charge to the worldwide plastics industry.