21-06-2005

Univar Benelux helps Radson to develop a state of the art ecological solution in radiator testing

Radson NV has developed a state of the art, ecologically-sensitive means of testing radiators in its manufacturing facility in Zonhoven, Belgium. By using ultra-filtration (UF) technology from Orelis, in combination with SurTec, a low-nitrogen flash rust preventative supplied by Univar, the company has dramatically reduced the consumption of chemicals and process water. Rotterdam / Brussels / Zonhoven, 21 June, 2005 - Radson NV, a market leader in the production of domestic radiators, decorative radiators and floor heating systems, has developed a state of the art, ecological sound means of testing products in its manufacturing facility at the company headquarters in Zonhoven, Belgium. By using ultra-filtration (UF) technology from Orelis, in combination with SurTec 533, a low-nitrogen flash rust preventative supplied by Univar, Radson has dramatically reduced the consumption of chemicals and process water during product testing.

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17-06-2005

LE STAND FASSON : LA RENCONTRE DES PARTENAIRES ET DE L’INNOVATION

AVERY DENNISON ROLL MATERIALS EUROPE Hall 5, Stand 5A40 Leiden, Avery Dennison Roll Materials Europe, fabricant d’étiquettes en bobines de marque Fasson, fait une nouvelle fois partie des plus importants exposants du Labelexpo Europe et dispose d’un stand très varié permettant d’accueillir nouveaux et anciens clients.

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16-06-2005

Borealis to showcase power cable solutions at Wire Russia 2005

SuperCOPO LH4201 and LE4205 high performance materials, deliver consistently high wet-ageing performance according to CENELEC and VDE test protocols. Borealis, the world’s leading provider of polyolefin compounds for the Wire & Cable industry, is participating at the Wire Russia 2005 International Trade Fair, June 21-24 in Moscow (Borealis stand - 4B08/4C07, Pavilion 7 in the Krasnaya Presnya Exhibition Centre). Its presence reflects the company’s commitment to support the development of the Russian Energy and Communication cable infrastructure. Borealis’ presentation at Wire Russia 2005 will focus on technically advanced Wire and Cable solutions that offer greater productivity and longer service life.

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16-06-2005

Borealis’ presence at Wire & Tube Russia 2005 emphasises commitment to the Russian pipeline industry

Borcoat HDPE is produced using Borealis’ proprietary advanced bimodal Borstar® technology that provides the plastic with especially good melt strength and extrudability Borealis is taking the opportunity presented by Wire & Tube Russia 2005 International Trade Fair, June 21-24 in Moscow, to underline its commitment to support the Russian oil & gas pipeline industry with steel pipe protective coating solutions and thermal insulation systems. The complete spectrum of its coating products and solutions will be featured on Stand 4B08/4C07, Pavilion 7 in the Krasnaya Presnya Exhibition Centre, Moscow.

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16-06-2005

Les nouvelles résines biocompatibles Lexan* de GE destinées à l'industrie des soins de santé offrent une résistance accrue aux stérilisations par autoclave et aux impacts, une fluidité exceptionnelle et des performances de démoulage optimales

L’AutoSet CS2 double niveau de ResMed La platine de commande de l’AutoSet CS2 & VPAPIII ST-A double niveau de ResMed Ltd bénéficie des avantages de deux matériaux de haute technicité de GE qui confèrent à ce produit du secteur des soins de santé un remarquable niveau de performances et d’esthétique. Cutler Brands Pty Ltd imprime les éléments graphiques de la face arrière de l’appareil sur un film de polycarbonate (PC) Lexan* 8101 à fort brillant qui est ensuite thermoformé et ébavuré dans l’empreinte de moulage. Cette préforme imprimée est ensuite surmoulée à l’aide de la nouvelle résine Lexan HP1HF pour obtenir la pièce finale décorée dans le moule (procédé IMD). La résine Lexan HP1HF fait partie des dernières nouveautés de GE destinées au secteur des soins de santé. Elle vient compléter la gamme existante des résines Lexan pour ce secteur, lesquelles se caractérisent par une résilience qui les rend pratiquement incassables. Au sein de cette gamme, on trouve des grades qui résistent aux procédés de stérilisation au rayonnement gamma, à l’oxyde d’éthylène et à la vapeur, aux lipides et autres agents chimiques, ainsi qu’à la chaleur élevée. Outre sa biocompatibilité et sa conformité FDA pour le contact alimentaire, la résine Lexan HP1HF est dotée d’excellentes propriétés de mise en œuvre, d’une fluidité élevée (37MFI g/10 mn) et d’une remarquable stabilité à l’hydrolyse. Sa combinaison unique de propriétés en fait un excellent candidat à l’utilisation pour diverses applications des soins de santé, dont les dispenseurs de médicaments, les matériels de monitorage et les accessoires de distribution de liquides. BERGEN OP ZOOM, PAYS-BAS — 18 mai 2005 — GE Advanced Materials a lancé trois nouvelles résines polycarbonate (PC) biocompatibles, enrichissant ainsi son portefeuille de solutions matière haute technologie destinées aux applications de l'industrie des soins de santé. Les résines Lexan* HPX8R, Lexan HPX4 et Lexan HP1HF offrent toutes une excellente résistance, des qualités mécaniques exceptionnelles et une clarté comparable avec celle d'autres produits de la famille de résines Lexan PC. Ces matières béneficient également de nouvelles améliorations en termes de fluidité et de ductilité, ainsi qu'une résistance optimisée aux impacts et stérilisations par autoclave.

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10-06-2005

GE Expands Illuminex* Diffuser Film Portfolio into Complete Solutions for LCD TVs, Notebook PCs, Auto GPSs and Monitors

GE Advanced Materials has announced it is expanding its Illuminex* diffuser film family of optical films for liquid crystal display (LCD) back-lighting applications into complete display solutions for applications such as televisions, notebook PCs, computer monitors, and automotive global positioning system (GPS) displays. These materials provide both top and bottom diffuser film solutions in LCD back-light modules to help enhance performance under demanding environmental reliability conditions and greatly expand GE’s wing-to-wing materials solutions capabilities for the global electronics industry. The high-tech GE diffuser films also offer key advantages over traditional coated polyethylene terephthalate (PET) films by eliminating the coating, which can experience failures from flaking, voids, and scratching of light guides, resulting in poor yields. BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — June 10, 2005 —GE Advanced Materials has announced that it is expanding its Illuminex* diffuser film family of optical films for liquid crystal display (LCD) back-lighting applications into complete display solutions for applications such as televisions, notebook PCs, computer monitors, and automotive global positioning system (GPS) displays. These materials provide both top and bottom diffuser film solutions in LCD back-light modules to help enhance performance under demanding environmental reliability conditions and greatly expand GE’s wing-to-wing materials solutions capabilities for the global electronics industry. GE’s Illuminex diffuser films offer key advantages over traditional coated polyethylene terephthalate (PET) films by eliminating the coating, which can experience failures from flaking, voids, and scratching of light guides, resulting in poor yields.

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07-06-2005

GREAT LAKES INCREASES PRICES FOR FIREMASTER® 2100 FLAME RETARDANT

Great LakesINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA—Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced it is increasing off-list prices for Firemaster® 2100 (decabromodiphenylethane) flame retardant by $0.20/kg worldwide with all shipments effective July 1, 2005, where contracts allow.

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07-06-2005

Distrupol’s outstanding customer service recognised by Plastics Industry Awards

. Distrupol UK has received the ‘Distributor of the Year’ title for 2004 in the Plastics Industry Awards. The awards are organised annually by EMAP Mclaren, publishers of Plastics & Rubber Weekly (PRW), in association with PDM and BPF, supported by IOM3, GTMA and PMMDA.

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