8 Nov 2004
New Advanced Borseal™ products give extra benefits in packaging
New, Advanced Borseal™ terpolymers have been launched by Borealis that provide solutions to previously unsatisfied needs in biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP). The new grades significantly reduce fumes and processing downtime, and provide higher gloss and improved transparency compared to previous grades.
8 Nov 2004
Motoral OY makes 3-in-1 box solution with Borecene Compact™
Using Borecene Compact™ RM 8346 from Borealis third generation linear medium density polyethylene designed for rotomoulding, Finnish rotational moulder Motoral OY produces a combined battery, windscreen washing liquid reservoir and toolbox for Valtra tractors that reduces production and assembly time. The part design won top honours in the “Innovative State of the Art” category at the Association of Rotational Molders (ARM) International Fall Conference, 2003.
8 Nov 2004
GREAT LAKES INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE CONCEPT IN POLYMER STABILIZER SOLUTIONS
DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY—Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced a new, innovative concept in polymer additive solutions that is tailored to specific application or processing needs and enables the resolution of previously unanswered polymer stabilizer demands.
8 Nov 2004
GREAT LAKES OFFERS FLAME RETARDANT SOLUTION FOR LEAD-FREE SOLDER SYSTEMS USED IN THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY
DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY – Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced that tests using its Firemaster® CP-44HF di-bromostyrene flame retardant in electronics applications show superior results in lead-free solder systems to be introduced by the industry in 2006.
8 Nov 2004
Radici Group Announces Antimicrobial Yarn for Contract Market Carpets
RadiciGroup, a worldwide producer of chemicals, plastics, fibers, textiles and auxiliary activities based in Italy, has introduced a new antimicrobial nylon carpet yarn, polyamide 6, containing
5 Nov 2004
PPreX® clarified PP preforms set to revolutionize cost structures for transparent drinks bottles
The introduction of PPreX® clarified PP preforms provides drinks industry end users and their converters with a unique solution for bottles that delivers significantly lower total production costs in combination with excellent transparency, as well as ease and speed of processing on standard injection stretch blow moulding machines (ISBM).
5 Nov 2004
Rapid’s new GranuMATIC™ the world’s first dedicated granulating shredder for polymers
At K 2004 Rapid Granulator AB of Bredaryd, Sweden, is introducing the GranuMATIC™ range of shredders. These units are the first shredders designed specifically for the plastics industry, based on the company’s 40-year experience in this sector. They offer long blade life and energy-efficient operation to improve product uniformity and reduce running costs.
4 Nov 2004
MOLYKOTE® ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE SPECIALTY GREASES DESIGNED FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS
MIDLAND, Mich. U.S.A. – November 4, 2004 – Molykote® HP-300 and HP-500 ultra-high performance specialty greases are designed to lubricate bearings, gears, chains and sliding mechanisms in harsh conditions such as corrosives, solvents, liquefied nitrogen, liquefied natural gas, high loads and high temperatures. They are also NSF-H1 approved as nonfood compounds.
