16-01-2003
MILLAD® CLARIFYING AGENT KEY TO NEW PRODUCTS FROM LEADING CZECH POLYPROPYLENE PRODUCER
Chemopetrol, the leading Czech supplier of PP and PE, is launching a new range of PP materials clarified with Millad® 3988 from Milliken Chemicals. The new products are part of a revitalised portfolio that results from Chemopetrol’s recently realised investment in a new polypropylene production plant which replaced the previous production facility. The new plant, using the Amoco gas phase process, increases Chemopetrol’s capacity to 250,000 tonnes/year. The unit, which came on stream during Q4 2002, produces the full range of homopolymers, random and block copolymers.
14-01-2003
CLEAR POLYPROPYLENE FLYING HIGH
A shortage of polycarbonate and consequent higher prices, combined with an increasing level of breakages of Atlas in-flight catering drawer made from the polymer, led Lufthansa Catering Logistik (LCL) to undertake a review of materials with the potential to overcome supply and cost issues, as well as provide a reduced breakage solution.
14-01-2003
Eastman increases prices of Specialty Acids and Anhydrides
Eastman Chemical Company has announced a price increase of EUR 0.05/kg for its line of Specialty Acids and Anhydrides.
13-01-2003
MILLIKEN TO SHOWCASE POLYURETHANE PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT AND PROTECTION AT UTECH 2003
GENT – January 13, 2003 - Milliken Chemical, a leading global supplier of specialty colourants and additives, will showcase its colour solutions, as well as its latest protection systems for polyurethanes, at UTECH 2003 exhibition. UTECH will be staged at The Netherlands Congress Centre, The Hague, 25-27 March and Milliken Chemical will be present on Stand 203.
10-01-2003
New logo for Distrupol: new image embodies a dynamic organisation growing as a single company
Following a series of business integrations and expansions over the last 18 months, Distrupol, a member company of Univar and a leading polymer distributor, technical service and solutions provider, is changing its logo and creating a new market image. The new logo signals a more dynamic, outward-looking image from Distrupol reflecting the company’s new spirit and sense of purpose.
07-01-2003
Enovate™ 3000 Set to demonstrate Honeywell’s Blowing Agent Leadership at Utech 2003
Enovate™ 3000 blowing agent (HFC-245fa) will be the focus of Honeywell Fluorine Products’ presentation at UTECH 2003, being staged at The Netherlands Congress Centre, The Hague, 25-27 March, stand 510. Having been trialed by many leading OEMs and formulators in Europe, Asia, and North America for the past nine years, Enovate™ 3000 has been accepted by the insulation foam industry and is now being taken up for commercial scale applications.
19-12-2002
Eastman Chemical - stand number 1-305 in Hall 1
At the European Coatings Show - stand number 1-305/ Hall 1 - Eastman Chemical will present its actual product offerings for the coatings, adhesives and graphic arts markets.
19-12-2002
Great Lakes Present Their Latest Additives for Polyurethane at Utech 2003
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA—Great Lakes Chemical Corporation (NYSE:GLK) today announced that the latest additions to their range of flame retardants and polymer stabilisers for polyurethane applications will be presented at Utech 2003.
