23-09-2008
Borealis gains Thumbs Up for new Borstar® RJ900MO polypropylene with a unique combination of superior flow and transparency
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has introduced a new grade of Borstar® random polypropylene (PP) with a unique combination of flow and transparency. Borstar RJ900MO was developed to meet the packaging market need for shorter cycle times, transparency and mechanical properties in applications such as house- and kitchenware and food packaging. The material also offers very good organoleptic properties and low extractables to meet the needs of the packaging producer, filler and end user.
21-09-2008
At ASRT, Orfit® Industries America Introduces Enhanced Fixation Technology for Efficast® Thermoplastic Masks
BOSTON, Sept. 21, 2008 – To increase precision, safety and usability for patient immobilization during radiation therapy, Orfit® Industries America today announced a new fixation technology for its Efficast® thermoplastic masks. At the 32nd American Society of Radiation Technologists (ASRT) Radiation Therapy conference in Boston, Mass., from Sept. 21-23 at the Boston Marriot Copley Place, Orfit Industries America is showcasing new winged “L” profiles that secure Efficast masks for head, neck and shoulders into the high precision slots in the Orfit base plate. Compared to competitive u-shaped or s-type masks with commonly used push pins or that use swivel clamps, these new winged “L” profiles can be easily grasped with the fingers -- make it easier to mold Efficast masks, position them precisely and remove them quickly in case of emergency. Orfit is displaying the profiles as part of its complete immobilization solutions at booth 104.
21-09-2008
At ASTRO, Orfit® Industries America Introduces Enhanced Fixation Technology for Efficast® Thermoplastic Masks
BOSTON, Sept. 21, 2008 – To increase precision, safety and usability for patient immobilization during radiation therapy, Orfit® Industries America today announced a new fixation technology for its Efficast® thermoplastic masks. At the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) in Boston, Mass., Orfit Industries America is showcasing new winged “L” profiles that secure Efficast masks for head, neck and shoulders into the high precision slots in the Orfit base plate. Compared to competitive u-shaped or s-type masks with commonly used push pins or that use swivel clamps, these new winged “L” profiles can be easily grasped with the fingers -- make it easier to mold Efficast masks, position them precisely and remove them quickly in case of emergency. Orfit is displaying the profiles as part of its complete immobilization solutions at booth 1612.
19-09-2008
SABIC Innovative Plastics et Azdel, Inc. présentent les composites pour l’automobile IXIS® qui réduisent le poids, mais pas les performances
BERGEN OP ZOOM, Pays-Bas – 22 septembre 2008 – Les contraintes environnementales obligent les constructeurs automobiles à réduire le poids de leurs véhicules afin de réduire la consommation d’énergie afin de mieux maîtriser les émissions de CO2. Ce challenge majeur entraîne une recherche permanente de solutions visant à remplacer les matériaux traditionnels, tels que l’acier, l’aluminium ou plastiques thermodurcissables pour les panneaux de carrosserie horizontaux de grande dimensions. SABIC Innovative Plastics et Azdel, Inc. viennent de présenter, La référence IXIS® 157, qui est un composite thermoplastique sandwich renforcé de fibres de verre continues destiné aux panneaux horizontaux de carrosserie automobile.
17-09-2008
Sidel at CHINA BREW & CHINA Beverage 2008
Sidel, one of the world’s top suppliers of complete bottling lines, will take part in China Brew & China Beverage 2008 in Beijing from October 20 to 23. At its 288sq-meter booth, Sidel will showcase its latest packaging solutions for beer and unveil the features of its new Sidel Beijing plant.
17-09-2008
DSM doubles Stanyl® capacity with opening of new plant in Geleen (NL)
Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in The Netherlands, today announces that the second polymerization plant for Stanyl® polyamide 46 on the Chemelot site in Geleen (Netherlands) has opened. The new plant doubles DSM’s worldwide production capacity for this high-performance plastic, supporting expected continuous strong growth in the coming years based on the leading position of Stanyl® in electronics and the growing usage in automotive applications due to higher demand for metal replacement. DSM has invested several tens of millions of euros in the new plant.
16-09-2008
SABIC procède au lancement mondial des composites légers SABIC® STAMAX destinés à l’industrie automobile mondiale
BERGEN OP ZOOM, Pays-Bas — 17 septembre 2008 — L’industrie automobile Européenne à largement plébiscité la gamme produit SABIC STAMAX, résines Polypropylènes chargés en fibre de verre longues (PP LGF). Afin de répondre à la demande croissante pour cette technologie produit, SABIC Innovative Plastics et SABIC PP Automotive ont annoncé aujourd’hui la commercialisation mondiale de la gamme SABIC® STAMAX. Les résines SABIC® STAMAX sont largement utilisées par les constructeurs automobiles européens dans le cadre du remplacement de l’acier pour des fonctions essentielles telles que, par exemple, les modules de face avant et les modules de portes. Elles offrent des solutions légères pour un meilleur rendement énergétique et une plus grande réduction des émissions de C02, sans oublier des économies de coûts des systèmes par le biais de l’optimisation de la conception et de cycles de production .
16-09-2008
DSM Biomedical obtains ISO certification
DSM Biomedical has obtained ISO 13485 certification in recognition of its quality management systems for its medical coating activities. This ISO certification broadens DSM’s access as a qualified supplier in the medical market. ISO certifications for DSM PTG and Dyneema Purity® were already in place.
