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 vende in tutta Europa speciali prodotti a base di oli di Aarhus United UK
In un annuncio congiunto nel corso di In-Cosmetics 2005, Univar e Aarhus United UK (AUUK) hanno confermato la firma di un contratto secondo il quale Univar fornirà servizi di marketing e vendita esclusivi per i prodotti AUUK ai clienti dell’industria farmaceutica e della cura della persona in tutta Europa. Il contratto, che comprende la gamma PURE BASICS recentemente lanciata, è il frutto di un decennale rapporto di lavoro di successo tra le due società in Gran Bretagna e Irlanda.
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
GE Advanced Materials, Automotive Revs Up Its Instrument Panel Program Featuring Two New Best-in-Class Resins
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — April 28, 2005 — Demonstrating another example of its commitment to provide technically advanced material solutions to automotive customers across the globe, GE Advanced Materials, Automotive has introduced a reinvigorated Instrument Panel (IP) program, featuring several new high-performance acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and polycarbonate (PC) grades, as well as an expanded range of world-class technical resources and support.
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.
