Distrupol signs up for Cabot Masterbatch in Ireland

DistrupolDistrupol Ireland has signed a contract with Cabot Corporation for the distributorship of their range of masterbatches in Ireland, starting 1 August, 2009. The range includes Cabot’s black, white, grey and additive masterbatches trading as PLASBLAK®, PLASWITE®, PLASGREY® AND PLASADD® respectively.

Revelop – the new UK name for servicing ancillary equipment of all brands

As of this month Revelop Ltd. will take over all engineering and spare parts activities of distributor PL Machinery for all brands, while the latter will focus entirely on selling new and refurbished equipment. Also based in Barton-Le-Clay, Bedfordshire, Revelop is headed by Neal Northwood who has more then 20 years of experience in the plastics machinery industry. Plastics processors, packaging and plastic recycling companies in the UK only need to remember a single name for the spare parts and support of all their dryers, granulators, blenders material loading systems and temperature control.

Milliken Expands Colorants Portfolio for Global Thermoset Plastics Industry

Rebus and Milliken Colorants are Used in a Variety of Thermoset Foam, Coating, Elastomer, Adhesive and Composite Applications. (Photo Milliken, MKPR054)Gent, Belgium – 26 October, 2009 – Milliken & Company, through a subsidiary, today announced the acquisition of the assets of Rebus, Inc., a leading North American provider of pigment and additive dispersions for the thermoset plastics and high-performance industrial coatings markets. The acquisition will enable Milliken, a major supplier of high technology content colorants and additives to the global plastics and household care industries, to broaden its portfolio and offer customers a convenient source for differentiated colorants. In particular, the move will allow thermoset and coatings manufacturers in fast-growing markets such as Asia-Pacific to leverage Milliken’s global presence, technological expertise and supply chain efficiencies.

DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS INTRODUCES INNOVATIVE ARNITE PET XL GRADE FOR NEW XENON AFX MODULE IN DAIMLER S-CLASS

DSM Engineering MaterialsDSM has developed a new Arnite Low Outgassing PET XL Grade to specifically meet the needs of Adaptive Forward (AFX) Modules. The new material has been applied successfully in the production of a new Xenon AFX module for the new Mercedes S- Class, integrating additional features like Automatic High Beam Adjustment.

La resina Flexible Noryl* eco-progettata di SABIC Innovative Plastics sull’onda del successo grazie alle eccellenti prestazioni tecniche dimostrate nelle applicazioni AWM di LTK

Rivestimento per cavi realizzato con la resina Flexible Noryl* di SABIC Innovative Plastics>BERGEN OP ZOOM, Paesi Bassi – 23 ottobre 2009 – SABIC Innovative Plastics ha annunciato che LTK Industries, OEM leader nella produzione di cavi elettrici con sede a Hong Kong e cliente di lunga data, ha scelto di usare la resina eco-progressiva Flexible Noryl* di SABIC Innovative Plastics per le applicazioni AWM (Appliance Wiring Material) impiegate nell'elettronica di consumo. La resina autostinguente (FR, dall’inglese flame-retardant) supera il severo test di fiamma VW-1 dell’ente Underwriters Laboratories (UL), consente a produttori come LTK di soddisfare gli esigenti requisiti globali dei componenti privi di alogeni e offre un equilibrio praticamente perfetto tra le sue eccezionali prestazioni tecniche. Abbandonando il cloruro di polivinile (PVC), che in caso di combustione può rilasciare tossine pericolose, e affidandosi alla resina Flexible Noryl, LTK ha ulteriormente rafforzato la sua posizione di leadership globale nella fornitura di soluzioni per il cablaggio elettrico.

PREVENT SIGNS UP TO DSM DYNEEMA’S LICENSING PROGRAM

DyneemaURMOND (NL), October 23, 2009 - Prevent, the European based manufacturer of the Glassbeater range of high-end cut resistant clothing has joined DSM Dyneema’s Global Licensing Program for protective clothing.

Opter pour la virtualisation relève d’un véritable choix stratégique des entreprises impliquant une parfaite compréhension des spécificités de ce nouvel environnement

Clavister22 octobre 2009 – Avec la montée en puissance des réseaux virtuels, l’adoption de la nouvelle technologie de virtualisation devient incontestablement une réalité pour les entreprises. Mais les entreprises de type SME ou petites/moyennes structures ne peuvent encore aujourd’hui bénéficier de cette innovation estimée à la fois trop complexe et coûteuse. Pour plus d’informations pour déployer une infrastructure virtualisée, Clavister a réalisé un whitepaper sur cette thématique disponible en ligne sur son site: www.clavister.com.

Distrupol UK retains Polymer Distributor of the Year award

For the third time in the nine-year history of the UK's Plastics Industry Awards and the second consecutive year, Distrupol has been voted Polymer Distributor of the Year. Left-to-right: Matthew Thornton from Materials Knowledge Transfer Network, presenter of the award, Richard Orme of Distrupol and Paul Ross, celebrity presenter for the evening. (Photo: Distrupol, DISTPR116)For the third time in the nine-year history of the UK's Plastics Industry Awards and the second consecutive year, Distrupol has been voted Polymer Distributor of the Year.