29-04-2005
Distrupol launches a powerful new polymer search tool
Distrupol, a member company of Univar and a leading European polymer distributor, technical service and solutions provider, has introduced a significant, web-based customer service enhancement, designed to reduce the time needed for material selection and help cut product development time.
29-04-2005
Upgrades to GE Advanced Materials’ High-Purity Quartz Tubing Spark Higher Levels of Performance for Projector Lamps
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — April 29, 2005 — GE Advanced Materials, Quartz, once again, has extended the performance limits of quartz lamp tubing for short arc, ultra-high-pressure mercury lamps. Three newly upgraded products from GE represent a significant improvement in high-purity quartz tubing, offering projector lamp manufacturers the potential for improved optical uniformity, excellent dimensional control, and increased lamp life.
29-04-2005
Univar appoints Patrick Lammers Managing Director of its Dureal business
Univar N.V., one of the world’s leading independent distributors of industrial chemicals and providers of related specialty services, has announced the appointment of Patrick Lammers as Managing Director of its Dureal division based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
28-04-2005
Univar va commercialiser les huiles de Aarhus United UK dans toute l’Europe
A l’occasion du salon In-Cosmetics 2005 de Berlin, Univar and Aarhus United UK (AUUK) ont conjointement confirmé la signature d’un contrat aux termes duquel Univar devient l’interlocuteur commercial et marketing exclusif des clients européens du secteur de la pharmacie et cosmétologie pour les produits AUUK. Ce contrat, qui inclut la gamme PURE BASICS récemment lancée, concrétise les 10 années de succès de la collaboration entre les deux sociétés au Royaume-Uni et en Irlande.
28-04-2005
International award for scientific papers in the field of engineering and high-performance plastics and composites
Zurich, April 28, 2005 – As a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic materials and composites in the form of semi-finished and finished products, Quadrant is to confer for the first time an international award for outstanding academic achievement. Graduates who have received a PhD or Master’s degree in the field of «Materials and processes related to engineering and high-performance plastics and composites» between August 1, 2004, and July 31, 2005, are invited to enter. The «Quadrant Award 2005» will be conferred for two scientific papers, with prizes of EUR 15 000 (PhD level) and EUR 5 000 (Master's level).
28-04-2005
Avec deux nouvelles résines hautes performances, GE Advanced Materials revitalise le programme planche de bord
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — Démontrant une nouvelle fois son engagement à apporter des solutions matériaux avancées à des clients automobiles dans le monde entier, GE Advanced Materials, Automotive, a lancé un programme Planche de Bord revitalisé, présentant plusieurs nouveaux grades à hautes performances, alliage PC-ABS (polycarbonate - acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) et résine polycarbonate (PC), ainsi qu’une gamme étendue de ressources et supports techniques de premier plan.
26-04-2005
GE’s New AS4700* Hardcoat System Delivers Durable Protection, High Gloss to Black Polycarbonate Automotive Exterior Parts
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — April 26, 2005 — Automotive customers who choose to differentiate their product offerings with plastic designs versus metal should not have to sacrifice durable aesthetics and performance. Now, with help from an outstanding new silicone-based weatherable hardcoat system from GE Advanced Materials, they may not have to.
25-04-2005
Upgraded Borflow™ provides an improved liquid barrier solution for hygiene and medical applications
With the introduction of an upgraded range of its Borflow™ low viscosity polypropylene (PP) homopolymers, Borealis has set a new standard in barrier performance for meltblown, nonwoven applications such as diapers and medical gowns.
