30-07-2001
BERGAMID® polyamide and BERGAFLEX® TPE from PolyOne make an impact
Hockey is a fast, tough sport, whether it's played on grass or ice, so the equipment needs to be rugged enough to survive. Like many sports, Hockey is developing fast and a new indoor game played with a ball is becoming increasingly popular. Habo Plast AB was involved in developing a new stick or 'blade' specifically for this sport. The design called for the innovative use of materials to produce a better, more durable product. The key requirement for the blade was impact resistance, but there was also the need for a soft, flexible material in certain areas of the blade to provide improved ball control.
30-07-2001
BERGAMID® polyamide from PolyOne provides the right connection for Abex
Abex is one of Poland's leading manufacturers of electrical accessories for industrial power control systems. As an existing PolyOne customer, Abex knew exactly who to turn to for help in selecting the correct material for a new 380V 32 Amp power connector they were developing.
30-07-2001
PolyOne names Stephen Duckworth Business Development Director International
PolyOne Corporation announced today the appointment of Stephen John Duckworth to the post of Business Development Director, International for the Plastic Compounds and Colors Group.
30-07-2001
Akcros Chemicals reviews price of epoxidised soyabean oil
Fuelled by the upsurge of the cost of soyabean oil, Akcros Chemicals, the UK-based Plastics and Processing Additives business of Akzo Nobel, will increase its prices for epoxidised soyabean oil by 15 percent from September 1, 2001 or as contracts will allow.
30-07-2001
Akzo Nobel to restructure PVC-Additives Business for Rigid Applications
Eccles (UK), June 15, 2001. Akzo Nobel Business Unit Plastics and Processing Additives (which trades as Akcros Chemicals) today announced plans for restructuring its PVC additives for rigid applications business. The restructuring will affect locations in Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, but will not entail plant closures. Said Kees van Nierop, Managing director of Akcros Chemicals: “One third of Akcros‘ sales are derived from the rigid application segment and this restructuring is intended to lower our cost base and make room for new products in the future. As announced by our Chief Financial Officer, Mr Fritz Fröhlich, in the first quarter, this is a part of accelerated restructuring in the chemicals group."
30-07-2001
Los cojinetes fabricados con el polímero PEEK reducen considerablemente los tiempos de parada
La planta de hidrocarburos de BP en Grangemouth, Escocia, ha conseguido una importante reducción de los tiempos de parada por avería sustituyendo los cojinetes de bronce con PTFE en dos de sus bombas del reactor por cojinetes fabricados con el polímero PEEK™ VICTREX®.
27-07-2001
PolyOne ofrece a Procter & Gamble una solución de color y de TPE global para un innovador aplicador de detergente líquido
Cuando la empresa líder en productos de consumo, Procter & Gamble, diseñó un nuevo e innovador aplicador de detergente líquido para su gama de detergentes, se dirigieron a PolyOne para que les ayudaran a convertir su proyecto en realidad. El concepto del nuevo aplicador, o «bola de lavado», pretendía reflejar los muy conocidos colores de la gama de primeras marcas de Procter & Gamble, como Ariel®, Tide® y Fairy®, incorporando al mismo tiempo un asa «blanda» para que resulte más atractivo a los consumidores.
23-07-2001
PET Container Recycling Europe: nuevo Director General de PETCORE
PET Container Recycling Europe (PETCORE) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Frank Koelewijn como Director General. Sucede en el cargo a Henk Hansler, que seguirá trabajando como asesor de Koelewijn hasta el 1 de octubre de 2001.
