Barlo Plastics meets contemporary trends BARLO CAST ‘design’ launched

Barlo Plastics
Cast Design Geel, Belgium, September 26, 2001, to meet today’s contemporary trends Barlo Plastics Europe announced the launch of BARLO CAST ‘design’ to strengthen it’s position in visual communication and interior design application markets.

Distrupol acquisition strengthens polymer distribution service in Ireland

John O’Neill Managing Director of Distrupol Ireland
 Distrupol continues to strengthen its position as one of Europe’s leading polymer distributors with the recent acquisition of Extrapol, the Irish distributor. The move, which provides a clear indication of the importance the company places on the market, extends Distrupol’s already strong presence in Ireland and will enhance the service provided to customers.

NEC co-hosts Nepcon alongside Interplas

Reed ExhibitionsTwo major UK trade exhibitions will be co-located at the NEC, Birmingham in 2002.

Distrupol names management team to lead its pan-Nordic distribution growth

Photo caption: 
The Distrupol Nordic Management team. 
From left to right: Thomas Andersson (Sales Director Nordic), Mats Terborn Distrupol has announced the senior management team that will lead the company’s Nordic operations through, and following, the consolidation of the Distrupol Nordic AB and MBS Plastics distribution businesses on 1 October this year.

Business consolidation will make Distrupol the leading polymer distributor in Europe’s Nordic region

DistrupolOn 1 October 2001 Vopak Chemical Distribution will consolidate its MBS Plastics business with Distrupol, the polymer distributor it acquired with its takeover of Ellis & Everard earlier this year. Under the name Distrupol AB, this rationalisation will bring together the sales and logistics operations of both companies to provide for greater efficiencies in serving customers’ needs, as well as more effective employment of resources.

VICTREX® PEEK polymer replaces ceramic-coated aluminium in wire processing machines

Spühl AG St. Gallen, Switzerland has replaced ceramic-coated aluminium grippers with parts injection moulded in a lubricated grade of Victrex® PEEK™ polymer due to its high mechanical, thermal and tribological properties and cost-efficient, consistent ease of manufacture. People spend about one third of their lives in bed, and so there is an obvious need to pay special attention to the quality of the design, materials and manufacturing of mattresses. Spühl AG St. Gallen, Switzerland, are global leaders in wire processing equipment for mattress springs and spring interiors, and supply their advanced machines to the mattress and upholstery industry worldwide.