14 May 2002
Omnexus light integration technology lauded as “best practice” at Enterprise Application Integration forum
ATLANTA (May 14, 2002) – UltraLite technology, developed by Omnexus for its global plastics eMarketplace, was the subject of the keynote presentation at the recent Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) Conference in Mainz, Germany. The presentation, delivered by Omnexus CTO Bill Murphy, highlighted the technology’s resolution of the double order entry obstacle faced by online buyers.
14 May 2002
PEEK-OPTIMA® polymer chosen for healing abutment caps
Lifecore Biomedical of Chaska, Minnesota, USA, selected PEEK-OPTIMA® polymer a high-performance biocompatible polyaryetherketone from Invibio limited to improve the healing cap component of its Cement-on Crown (COC) Abutment systems, replacing titanium.
13 May 2002
GREAT LAKES ANNOUNCES START-UP OF SAUDI-BASED ANTIOXIDANT PRODUCTION UNIT
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana –Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE: GLK) today announced the start-up of a production unit for hindered phenolic antioxidants at Gulf Stabilizers Industries (GSI), the company’s joint venture in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The production of Anox™ 20 and Anox™ PP18 complements the broad range of customized Anox™ No-Dust Blends (NDB) manufactured at the facility.
6 May 2002
OMNEXUS COMPLIES WITH LATEST CHEMICAL INDUSTRY GROUP ELECTRONIC MESSAGING STANDARDS
ATLANTA (May 6, 2002) – Global plastics eMarketplace Omnexus announced today that it supports the most recent Chemical Industry Data Exchange (CIDX) messaging standards, version 2.02.
6 May 2002
Exhibit at Interplas with the BPF
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is offering UK companies a cost-effective presence at Interplas, 30th September - 4th October 2002, at the Birmingham NEC. The BPF's Processor Resource Centre will present a unique, cost-effective high-profile presence for plastics processors and those supplying the plastics industry with materials, equipment and services.
6 May 2002
Honeywell and Demilec Demonstrate Excellent Cold Weather Performance of New Heatlok® Spray Foam System Using Enovate™ 3000 (HFC-245fa) Blowing Agent
Demilec, a manufacturer of high quality polyurethane foam systems based in Canada and the USA, conducted perimeter wall trials to demonstrate the excellent cold weather performance of their new generation Heatlok® spray foam system using Enovate™ 3000 blowing agent. This new system was the result of a close collaboration between Demilec and Honeywell's applications laboratory in Buffalo, NY.
3 May 2002
SPE AUTOMOTIVE & COMPOSITES DIVISIONS ANNOUNCE DATES FOR 2nd COMPOSITES CONFERENCE
TROY, Mich. – [May 3, 2002] – The Automotive and Composites Divisions of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) International today announced the dates, themes, and focus for their second annual Automotive Composites Conference. The conference will be held September 12-13, 2002 at the Michigan State University (MSU) Management Education Center in Troy, Mich.
3 May 2002
HUSKY HELPS FIJI WATER INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY
Bolton, Ontario, Canada — As part of its continuing support of Fiji Water, Husky Injection Molding Systems recently completed a scheduled upgrade to the Fiji Water plant. Husky’s Systems Group was a key player in the creation of the Fiji Water plant from the outset. Not only did the Systems Group undertake the factory planning and design of the injection molding and bottling plant, it also oversaw the construction and commissioning of the factory itself.
