07-10-2005
Successful DEA conversion with GAS/SPEC™ SS specialty amine, for increased H2S removal and lower operating costs
INEOS Oxide, producer of GAS/SPEC SS specialty amines, and Brenntag Oil & Gas, sole distributor and services supplier for this product in Europe, booked successful results at the Slovnaft A.S. Refinery in Bratislava. Since the conversion of their H2S removal system from DEA to an MDEA based GAS/SPEC SS solvent, Slovnaft’s H2S processing capacity has been increased by 25% and operating costs have been reduced significantly by 30% - 50%. Based on these positive results, Slovnaft converted a second amine unit at the refinery from MEA to GAS/SPEC SS.
07-10-2005
Eastman à Luxe Pack Material Difference™: Un engagement au service de l’innovation
CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, PAYS-BAS.– Depuis des années, Eastman Chemical accompagne l’industrie de l’emballage des cosmétiques par une politique d’investissements continus dans le développement de technologies exclusives, de produits spécialisés et d’une expertise spécifique à l'industrie cosmétique. L’engagement soutenu de la société vis-à-vis de l’innovation se traduit par le développement de gammes de produits et de concepts d’emballage apportant des réponses concrètes aux marchés de l’emballage de luxe et à l'industrie du design.
06-10-2005
Arla Plast’s new Griphen Frost™ uses Eastman 14471 copolyester resin to provide new image for Abbey
CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, THE NETHERLANDS - As part of an extensive re-branding exercise, UK high street bank Abbey is refitting its 714 branches in the United Kingdom over the next three years, using its new corporate identity. For the interior display panels, the material selected was Griphen Frost™ from Arla Plast of Sweden. These sheets, made from Eastman 14471 copolyester resin, were thermoformed to retain their matt surface finish, giving great visual impact. In addition, the material has Class 1Y fire certification in the UK – with low smoke density and emission of non-toxic gases in a fire.
06-10-2005
CHEMTURA INCREASES PRICES ON ATO FLAME RETARDANTS
MIDDLEBURY, CT – Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) today announced a worldwide pricing adjustment for its flame retardant grade of antimony oxide effective October 28, 2005 where contracts allow. The company has established a base price of $0.55/lb over the average published price for antimony metal, based on antimony content in finished products. This will result in a new base price of $2.00/lb at the current average antimony metal price of $3850/MT. Premiums for specialty grades and special services will continue at previous levels. The company is also eliminating all extended terms a well as all price protection beyond 30 days.
06-10-2005
CHEMTURA TO RAISE BROMINATED CLEAR BRINE FLUID PRICING
Middlebury, CT – Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) today announced it will increase list and off-list pricing by 40% for calcium bromide 14.2 , zinc bromide/calcium bromide 19.2 solution and sodium bromide 12.5 in all regions. New pricing is effective October 14, 2005, where contracts allow. Concurrent with the increase, Chemtura will no longer offer price change notification terms longer than 30 days.
Press Briefing04-10-2005
UTECH Europe 2006 : l’industrie mondiale du polyuréthanne converge à Maastricht
L’an prochain, pour l’industrie mondiale du polyuréthanne, toutes les routes mèneront à Maastricht, et plus précisément au MECC, le Centre des congrès et expositions de la ville néerlandaise qui abritera pour la première fois UTECH Europe, le plus grand forum mondial du polyuréthanne où se trouvera rassemblé le nec plus ultra des machines, matières, équipements et produits et services de la spécialité.
03-10-2005
GE Helps Drivers Save Money at the Pump with Innovative High-Tech Materials for Improved Fuel Efficiency
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — October 3, 2005 — Sharp and painful increases in the cost of gasoline are prompting consumers and legislators to demand improvements in vehicle fuel efficiency, as evidenced by proposed new federal fuel economy standards for SUVs, pickups, and minivans. GE Plastics is already helping automakers improve fuel efficiency with innovative, high-performance materials that can reduce vehicle weight by replacing traditional metal, glass, and wiring systems. By extension, the consumer may benefit.
