J. Thorne King appointed Omnexus CTO

OmnexusATLANTA (July 9, 2002) – Global plastics eMarketplace Omnexus has appointed J. Thorne King as Chief Technology Officer. Prior to his new post, King led the company’s IT efforts, specifically focusing on new functionality design and software enhancements.

Britse bedrijven positief over toekomst Web Services

AttachmateJuli 2002 – Uit een onderzoek van Attachmate, de e-business integration solutions provider, blijkt dat 47% van de bedrijven in Groot-Brittannië al bezig is met de invoering van Web Services. Nog eens 44% maakt zich op om deze technologie voor gedistrubueerd computergebruik in de komende drie jaar te gaan gebruiken.

Clear plastic case lets pen manufacturer rule out retail theft

Clear plastic case lets pen manufacturer rule out retail theft Many people take great pride in owning a fine writing instrument such as a Waterman or Parker Pen. Unfortunately, however, the high quality and excellent reputation of these pens also make them attractive targets for retail theft.

EUREKA status voor CPS COLOR

Thermocolor is een geautomatiseerd kleurenmengsysteem dat wordt ontwikkeld voor hoogwaardige kunststoffen in extrusie en spuitgiet processen. CPS COLOR, wereldwijd marktleider in kleurenmengsystemen, heeft de Eureka status gekregen voor haar Thermocolor onderzoeksproject. Het project is een samenwerking met het Finse Corob Oy, een belangrijke fabrikant van doseerinstallaties.

MachinePoint Launches Expanded Online Resources and Services

Photo MPPR015E Valladolid, Spain –June 2002 – MachinePoint is proud to announce the recent launch of a new website. The new portal features a redesigned interface and enhanced functions never before offered in the industry. The update is part of a recent technical platform implementation, utilizing a new intranet that will allow associates better management of their machinery catalogues and transactions.

GREAT LAKES RECEIVES GERMAN ENVIRONMENT AGENCY APPROVAL FOR PHOSPHORUS-BASED FLUID AND LUBRICANT ADDITIVE

Great LakesINDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 24, 2002 – Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced that its Durad® 310M phosphorus-based specialty additive has been approved by the German Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt-UBA) for use in rapidly biodegradable hydraulic fluids and lubricants.

Siemens Rewards Rhodia Engineering Plastics with Two Innovation Awards for it’s New TechnylStarTM Polyamide

Siemens rewards Rhodia Engineering Plastics with two Innovation Awards for it’s new TechnylStarTM polyamide. From left to right: Marc Lesggy (journalist of M6, French TV channel), Michel Robin (President of Siemens France) and Jean-Claude Steinmetz (President of Rhodia Engineering Plastics). At the ceremony organized in Paris to celebrate the presentation of the Siemens 2002 Innovation Awards on 19 June, 2002, Rhodia Engineering Plastics was allocated the Bronze Award for the creation of a new-generation polyamide: TechnylStarTM.

Tough, Clear, And Faster Cycle Times . . .That’s Cool!

U-Line Corporation (Milwaukee, Wis.) designed their latest highly styled Echelon series using Eastman Chemical Company’s DuraStar® polymer for several key parts. U-Line depended on Eastman® copolyesters for strong, crystal clear ice buckets in previous models, but the polymer’s flexibility lets them take their imaginations a step further by using it on even more sophisticated part designs including Echelon’s interior icemaker door and crisper drawer. DuraStar polymer’s durability combined with its exceptional clarity and brilliant gloss made it the right material for Echelon’s 
high-end styling. Another key advantage is its processability. Molder Production Plastics (Saukville, Wis.) noted improvements in processing time and use of cooler temperatures compared to other resins. It flows well into the most intricate molds and dries quickly -up to 60 % faster. 
 Parts molded with Eastman Chemical Company’s DuraStar® polymer really are cool because they land in some of the most innovative under-the-counter refrigeration and ice-making units.