22 Nov 2004
ECMSA welcomes new members to its council
In a continuing drive to reposition the association as a leading think-tank within the chemical and plastics industry ECMSA (European Chemical Marketing & Strategy Association) has elected a number of new members to its council.
22 Nov 2004
Neue Website von Eastman mit „greifbaren“ Informationen für Verpackungsdesigner und Markenhersteller
Unter der Internetadresse www.ClearHandleware.com hat Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) hat eine neue Website gestartet, die den innovativen Konstruktionsspielraum von Eastar® Copolyestern für Griff- und andere kundenspezifische Behälter zur Verpackung von Lebensmitteln, Getränken und weiteren Konsumgütern verdeutlicht. Die Website informiert Verpackungsdesigner und Markenartikler über die Merkmale und Vorteile von Eastar Copolyestern für die Einführung neuer Markenprodukte und deren differenzierte Präsentation im wettbewerbsdichten Einzelhandel. Neben ihrem außergewöhnlichen Konstruktionsspielraum für extrusionsblasgeformte Behälter bieten Eastar „Handleware“-Polymere alle entscheidenden Eigenschaften für diesen Markt, insbesondere klare Transparenz, Glanz, Zähigkeit und hohe Chemikalienbeständigkeit.
19 Nov 2004
GREAT LAKES EXPANDS ELEMENTAL BROMINE AND KEY FLAME RETARDANT DERIVATIVE PRODUCTION
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced it will add a new bromine supply well for the extraction of elemental bromine at the company’s South Arkansas, USA facility and double the capacity of its polybrominated styrene (PBS) series of performance brominated flame retardants to meet strong industry demand. Expansion of both the elemental bromine and PBS flame retardants will be completed by the end of the first quarter 2005.
18 Nov 2004
Nanogel® Aerogel from Cabot Corporation wins 100% Detail RIBA Innovation Award
Groundbreaking Nanogel® translucent aerogel insulation material has received the 2004 100% Detail RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Journal Innovation Award. The award recognizes Cabot’s innovative technology for producing the translucent aerogel material that provides “the best translucent insulation for glazing in the world.” The RIBA Journal is the official magazine of the Royal Institute of British Architects.
17 Nov 2004
Univar announce Swedish consolidation plans
Univar plans to enhance and improve the overall cost effectiveness of its Swedish operation.
17 Nov 2004
World-Leading Horticulturalist selects Higher Light Transmitting LEXAN ZigZag Polycarbonate Panels for Greenhouse Roofing
Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands – November 2004 - The first commercial application for revolutionary LEXAN* ZigZag* polycarbonate panels, from GE Advanced Materials Specialty Film & Sheet, has now been unveiled in The Netherlands. Corn. Bak BV, a world leading grower and exporter of Bromelia plants, has adopted the material for the roof refurbishment of three of its greenhouses, a total area of 3,800 m2.
16 Nov 2004
ISP pharmaceutical division announces price increase
ISP pharmaceutical division will implement an average price increase of 7 to 10% for pharmaceutical alginates. These increases apply to pricing worldwide and will take effect on December 1, 2004, or as contracts allow. Over the past year, raw material costs have increased substantially due to reduced harvests leading to a tight supply of some seaweeds. Further, energy, water, transportation and environmental compliance costs increased dramatically in 2004 and are forecasted to significantly increase again in 2005. Although ISP has implemented aggressive cost containment measures as well as improved operating efficiencies, these actions have been insufficient to offset these substantial cost increases.
16 Nov 2004
Interplas maps out a bright future
The UK’s leading plastics and rubber show, Interplas, has now booked its space at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, for October 7-9, 2008. Interplas is also looking at exciting opportunities for 2006 and 2007 that will compliment the 2008 show.
