18 Nov 2003
U.S. Ambassador to Dedicate Eastman’s Regional Headquarters
KINGSPORT, Tenn., Nov. 17, 2003 – U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands Clifford M. Sobel, will dedicate Eastman Chemical Company’s (NYSE: EMN) new regional headquarters in Capelle aan den IJssel, in ceremonies to be held this Thursday, Nov. 20, at the new facility near Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The facility manages and supports Eastman’s operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
18 Nov 2003
Victrex announces new distribution partner in Portugal
Victrex Europa has signed an agreement with FLUPOL for the distribution of Victrex® PEEK™ polymer in Portugal, with effect from October 1st 2003. Based in Campo Valonga, Portugal, FLUPOL brings an in-depth knowledge of materials and processing technologies, with a specific expertise in fluorinated polymers and coating technologies. This knowledge is backed up by a long experience in delivering tailor-made material solutions for a wide range of demanding houseware, automotive and industrial applications.
17 Nov 2003
Introducing Akulon® Ultraflow™ from DSM Engineering Plastics
DSM Engineering Plastics extends its Akulon® polyamide 6 (PA6) offerings with Akulon® Ultraflow™. Akulon® Ultraflow™ PA6 provides up to 80% greater flow and up to 25%-40% cycle time reduction in injection moulding when compared to standard PA6 grades, with no significant loss of mechanical properties. Thin-wall items with long flow paths and high-appearance benefit especially from Akulon® Ultraflow™, owing to better surface quality and lower moulded-in warpage and other internal stresses.
14 Nov 2003
GREAT LAKES CHEMICAL STRENGTHENS MIDDLE EAST SALES ACTIVITIES
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA—In a move that represents a significant commitment to the Near and Middle East region, global specialty chemicals producer Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced the establishment of an EVP of sales and marketing position at Gulf Stabilizers Industries, the company’s joint venture, formed in 1999, with A.H. Al Zamil Group for the production of antioxidants in Saudi Arabia.
14 Nov 2003
HANS GUNS IS POLYCARBONATES MARKET DEVELOPMENT MANAGER FOR DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS
Hans Guns has been appointed manager, market development for polycarbonates (PC) and PC blends for DSM Engineering Plastics. He will focus on market growth for DSM’s Xantar® PC and the new Xantar® C PC/ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) blend, primarily in the interior automotive and transportation sector, where the new generation high purity Xantar® C blends provide benefits over traditional materials.
14 Nov 2003
DSM APPOINTS VAN VEHMENDAHL AS LIGHTING SEGMENT MANAGER; SPEARHEADING FOCUS ON EUROPEAN LIGHTING MARKET
Francis van Vehmendahl is the new Electrical Lighting Market Segment Manager for DSM Engineering Plastics. As lighting segment manager, van Vehmendahl is responsible for sales and marketing relationships with lighting manufacturers and suppliers, as well as product development activities in tandem with consumers of plastics for electrical applications.
12 Nov 2003
Simplified, precise colouring for automotive interiors
Vantaa, November 2003. A revolutionary colorant system developed by CPS COLOR, a pioneer in the field of material colouring systems, has set a new level of production efficiency and economy in the colouring of plastics, imitation leather and leather for car interiors. The system gives plastics and leather manufacturers, for the first time, the flexibility to deliver materials in small colour batches for vehicle upholstery, panels and trim, without compromising cost effectiveness and with production and delivery time-savings.
11 Nov 2003
Unique colour system for coated fabrics for fashion and interior design
Vantaa, November 2003. CPS COLOR, a leading innovator in the field of material colouring systems, has launched ‘Auricolor’, a turnkey colour solution which is a completely integrated colour management concept for coated fabrics. ‘Auricolor’ provides a broad range of advantages over the traditional colour processes used in coated fabrics, such as PVC and PU, for the furniture, fashion and interior design industry.
