28 Oct 2002
RB206MO from Borealis. A cool choice for blow-moulded bottles in hot fill applications
RB206MO is a new random Polypropylene (PP) grade strengthening Borealis’ position as one of the leading suppliers in high performance bottle applications. It can withstand hot filling temperatures of up to 100°C without any permanent deformation of the bottle shape. Even at high temperatures, RB206MO maintains excellent stiffness which means that it allows high productivity on hot filling lines. Another feature of RB206MO is that due to its superior stiffness, bottle weight can be reduced which provides savings in both material and transport costs. The higher temperature resistance of the unique additive package used in RB206MO results in less cleaning of the deventing channels, mould surfaces, die and the stationary mandrel. Because it is easy to extrude and has a high top load performance as well as very good nucleation, RB206MO is extremely well suited to high performance production lines, where it also offers significant savings in materials for multi-layer bottles.
28 Oct 2002
CAVAMAX® cyclodextrins provide innovative solutions for pharmaceutical formulators
International Specialty Products (ISP) and Wacker-Chemie GmbH have formed a strategic alliance for the promotion and sale of Wacker’s CAVAMAX® cyclodextrins throughout the world, with the exception of Japan. This alliance combines Wacker’s leadership in product technology and manufacturing with ISP’s global pharmaceutical technical and marketing expertise.
26 Oct 2002
Acquisition gives Vyncolit an increased presence in USA
The Perstorp Group has announced its purchase of the Moldable Composites Division of Rogers Corporation, a US-based producer of high performance mouldable phenolic composites principally supplied to the automotive and electrical industries. The Moldable Composites Division has annual sales of approximately USD 35 million and about 150 employees.
25 Oct 2002
Univar Names President for European Operations
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – October 25, 2002 – Univar N.V., a global leader in chemical distribution, has appointed John Phillpotts to be President of its European business unit, Univar Europe. Univar Europe is the second largest chemical distributor in Europe, with operations in 14 countries including the UK, Ireland, France, Benelux, Germany, Switzerland, the Nordic, Italy and the Iberian Peninsula. Univar also has significant positions in the European market in polymers and food ingredient distribution.
25 Oct 2002
Anstead International moves into purpose-built state-of-the-art facilities in Basildon, UK
Anstead International has moved from its long-established centre at Billericay to new, purpose-built 25,000 ft2 (2,325 m2) state-of-the-art headquarters and temperature-controlled warehousing with computerised product location handling at Basildon, Essex, UK. The new facilities operate to the latest ISO 2000/ PS 9100 standards and include new laboratories where product testing is conducted according to industry and customer specifications and following strict procedures, to meet the highest standards for raw materials.
24 Oct 2002
SONOCO PURCHASES WOOD REEL OPERATIONS
Hartsville, SC -- Sonoco (NYSE:SON) today announced the purchase of Texas Reel Company’s plywood reel operations, Sherman, Texas, and Coonrod Reel Company’s nailed wood reel operation in Bohman, Texas, it was announced today by Charles W. Reid, division vice president and general manager, Sonoco Baker® Reels. Annual sales from these acquisitions in 2002 are expected to be approximately $10 million. The purchase price was not revealed.
24 Oct 2002
Royal Ten Cate appoints new Group Managing Director
As per June 2002, the Executive Board of Royal Ten Cate has appointed
24 Oct 2002
Rapid Granulator AB opens Italian sales office
Since 1 October 2002 Rapid Granulator AB has strengthened its presence in the Italian market with opening of Rapid S.r.l. in the Venice area. This new subsidiary is run by Mr. Fabio Bello, who has a long experience in the plastics machinery market. The Italian office is Rapids fifth subsidiary. In addition to its Swedish headquarters the company has sales offices in Osaka, Japan; Rockford, Illinois, USA; Paris, France; and Kleinostheim, Germany.
