28 Nov 2005
New Nepol™ long, glass fibre reinforced polypropylene concentrate from Borealis for technically demanding injection moulded automotive parts
There is a growing trend to use dilution technology as a cost effective route for technically demanding injection moulded applications. This technology reduces the quantity of compounded material used by diluting a concentrated long, glass fibre compound (“concentrate”) with reactor polypropylene (PP) at the injection moulding stage. To meet the needs of customers making this transition from conventional moulding, Borealis has launched Nepol™ GB600HP-9502.
25 Nov 2005
Protective Vest Solution Prevents Double Trouble
Urmond, November 22 – You won’t need super powers to repel bullets and knives, thanks to a new technology for dual protection vests that combines two leading products: Dyneema® high-performance polyethylene fiber from DSM for ballistic protection, and Steelskin® steel cord material from Bekaert for stab protection. Combination of these two materials offers body armor manufacturers new market opportunities by providing the lightest possible solution for dual protection vests within the same class of protection, compared to competitive materials and technology. Law enforcement officers benefit from enhanced flexibility, which increases comfort and ease of movement.
24 Nov 2005
Ranger Group launches Organikglass™ with GE’s Lexan* GLX Resin for Automotive Glazing Solutions
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — November 24, 2005 — Italy’s Ranger Group announced in September that it has chosen GE’s Lexan* GLX resin to launch its new premium automotive glazing line with the tradename Organikglass™. GE’s Lexan GLX polycarbonate (PC) resin, which provides high impact strength, UV protection, and light weight that are especially valuable in large panoramic roofs, sunroofs, and backlights, will be injection-molded at Ranger’s state-of-the-art production facility in Carate Brianza, Italy. Ranger expects to develop new automotive glazing applications that will take advantage of the unique properties of GE’s thermoplastic materials vs. conventional materials.
23 Nov 2005
NatureWorks LLC demonstrates continued renewable resource-based innovation
Citing strong market, application and company growth, Kathleen M. Bader, chairman, president and CEO of NatureWorks LLC commented at a conference this week about the continued, rapid growth of renewable-resource-based products in Europe.
23 Nov 2005
Owens Corning Introduces SE 2350, A Revolutionary Reinforcement Designed Specifically to Increase Performance in High-Pressure Pipe Applications
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 28, 2005 – At the American Composite Manufacturers Association (ACMA) Show, Owens Corning today introduced SE 2350, a revolutionary single-end Type 30® roving reinforcement for high-pressure pipe applications. Ideal for epoxy-based pipe applications that distribute oil, chemicals and other corrosive materials, SE 2350 offers a 17 percent improvement in burst strength over any competing product, and a host of other industry-leading performance characteristics including:
22 Nov 2005
Borcoat™聚丙烯塗層為墨西哥灣深水專案提供創新保溫性能
Borealis（北歐化工）為Thunder Horse油田深水專案的流送管和及立式管道開發出創新的Borcoat聚丙烯（PP）保溫材料。這個項目位於墨西哥灣，採用了BP公司的世界上最大的半潛式鑽井平臺。上述保溫材料在Borouge（博祿）——Borealis（北歐化工）在東歐和亞太地區的特種聚烯烴分銷商和經銷商處出售。
22 Nov 2005
Borcoat™ polypropylene coating provides innovative thermal insulation for deep water Gulf of Mexico project
Borealis has developed innovative Borcoat™ polypropylene (PP) materials that thermally insulate the flowlines and risers serving the deep water Thunder Horse Field. This project uses the world’s largest semi-submersible production platform operated by BP in the Gulf of Mexico.
21 Nov 2005
Distrupol adds Electrical Performance Comparator Card to its toolbox for designers and moulders
Distrupol, a leading European polymer distributor, technical service and solutions provider, has added an Electrical Performance Comparator Card to its toolbox of aids for designers and moulders engaged in the development and production of electrical components. With the wide diversity of polymers available for these types of applications and the complex array of property combinations they represent, the Comparator Card is designed to provide a simplified route to material selection.
