2 Apr 2004
International Specialty Products acquires the business of Hallcrest Limited
International Specialty Products Inc. (ISP) has announced that, through its subsidiaries, it has acquired the business and assets of Hallcrest Limited. Hallcrest is a manufacturer and marketer of custom microencapsulation and liquid crystal technologies for the personal care, home care, oral care and food industries, with a broad customer base that includes multinational Fortune 100 companies as well as many other producers of finished products throughout the world. The Hallcrest headquarters is located in Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom.
2 Apr 2004
GE ADVANCED MATERIALS TARGETS WORLDWIDE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY WITH FIRST-GENERATION PEI FILMS BASED ON X GEN™ RESIN TECHNOLOGY
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands — GE Advanced Materials, a division of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), today introduced ULTEM™ 1000B, ULTEM 5000B, and ULTEM EXSP0023 films. This new family of products is based on the company’s X GEN™ resin technology, a recently launched resin portfolio that pushes high-end polymer performance to even greater levels. The polyetherimide (PEI) films are characterized by their excellent temperature and electrical property performance. The company has stated that the materials are the first in a line of new PEI films based on the X GEN resin technology.
1 Apr 2004
Rhodia Engineering Plastics launches a new polyamide solution for automotive vertical body panels
Technyl® A 238P5 M25 is a new polyamide grade specifically designed to address vertical body panel needs. This material is electro-paintable, withstands the e-coat temperature up to 200°C and meets all critical application requirements in impact, surface appearance and processability.
31 Mar 2004
New Slitters Contribute to Conversion Quality Trimless Rolls
Trimless rolls, those produced without removing the edge of the film before it is wound, can be a real challenge. The material and cost savings that result from the lack of edge trim, can make it an enticing niche to some film manufac-turers. Producing quality film, at the highest possible first pass yield, for con-verting operations makes the difference between success and failure in many markets. The rolls need to be flat, smooth, compact, tight from end to end, and ready for high speed printing and converting. Reliable equipment and a stable bubble are critical. This is where Battenfeld Gloucester’s blown film lines con-tribute to this success.
31 Mar 2004
Beveiliging, wireless en outsourcing belangrijkste factoren achter IT herstel
Bergen op Zoom, 31 maart 2004 – Beveiliging, draadloze telecommunicatie en outsourcing hebben het grootste groeipotentieel in the technologiemarkt in de komende 12 maanden. Dit blijkt uit een onderzoek van Eurocom Worldwide, in samenwerking met haar Nederlandse partner EMG. Het onderzoek is gedaan onder bijna 200 managers van IT-bedrijven in 16 landen waaronder Nederland.
31 Mar 2004
MOLYKOTE® INTRODUCES NEW BRAND IDENTITY TO REFLECT GLOBAL CUSTOMER NEEDS
MIDLAND, Mich. – March 29, 2004 – To better serve its global customer base, Dow Corning is introducing a new identity for its Molykote® brand of automotive, food and beverage and industrial lubricant products and services. The new identity serves to unify the brand name and packaging design.
31 Mar 2004
Super-Clear Polymer container conveys the elegance of exclusive designer label toiletry
A container made from Eastman Chemical Company’s ‘Glass Polymer™’ copolyester resin was the first choice for ‘Kingdom’, the latest toiletry product under the Alexander McQueen designer label, thanks to the material’s crystal-clear properties and high resistance to breakage.
31 Mar 2004
SOFT TOUCH GRIP AND FLEXIBLE SEAL FOR TUPPERWARE CAFETIERE
Tupperware, leading producer of quality household goods and Kitchenware, has selected Arnitel® TPE from DSM Engineering Plastics for its new Cafetiere. With a modern look and high aesthetic appeal, the Cafetiere features a highly individual design incorporating a soft touch grip and flexible seal.
