24-02-2006
Nieuw push-fit systeem voor PE-X/AL kunststofleidingen
Wavin, een toonaangevende Europese ontwikkellaar en fabrikant van kunststof leidingsystemen, heeft smartFIX geïntroduceerd: een uniek push-fit systeem voor PE-X/Al leidingen dat een veilige, betrouwbare verbinding combineert met tijd- en kostenbesparingen bij de installatie van sanitair- en verwarmingssystemen. Wavin smartFIX is geïntroduceerd tijdens de Mostra Convegno Expositie in Milaan, tussen 28 februari en 4 maart 2006.
24-02-2006
Owens Corning India doubles glass fabric knitting production to meet growing demand, especially for wind energy market
MUMBAI, India, February 23, 2006: At ICERP - the voice of the Indian Composites Industry - Owens Corning (OWENQ.OB), the leading reinforcements manufacturer in India, today announced it has added a second glass fiber knitting line at the Taloja, Mumbai plant of Owens Corning India Ltd., a joint venture between Owens Corning, USA and Mahindra & Mahindra, India.
23-02-2006
Eastman Expands CHDM Capacity
CAPELLE A/D IJSSEL, THE NETHERLANDS - Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has announced an expansion project that will enable the doubling of CHDM capacity at its Kingsport, Tenn., site. The project will come on-line in late 2006.
23-02-2006
ESTECH Chooses GE’s New Hemocompatible1 Lexan* HPM Resin For Exceptional Reliability in New ClearView MV™ Atrial Depressor
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — February 23, 2006 — ESTECH presents a new surgical device that features GE’s new hemocompatible1 Lexan* HPM 1914 polycarbonate (PC) resin. ESTECH, a California-based maker of cardiac surgery devices, selected the GE material for the paddle of its new single-use ClearView MV™ Atrial Depressor to help achieve a high level of device reliability and biocompatibility2 in minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement procedures. For ESTECH and other device manufacturers, GE’s Lexan HPM resins offer the typical strength of PC as well as new capabilities that provide improved hemocompatibility1, reduced protein binding, improved low temperature ductility, and the potential for improved flow and release.
22-02-2006
MachinePoint’s CEO addresses entrepreneurs at InnovAction, Udine.
From 9 to 12 February, 2006, the first InnovAction’06 was held in Udine, Italy. This show, the first in this format in Italy, was aimed at entrepreneurs and investors looking for networking, capital and investment opportunities. César Rodríguez, Founder and CEO of MachinePoint, was among the key note speakers at the event.
22-02-2006
DSM Dyneema to exhibit at Aqua Sur Trade Fair stand B9
Urmond (NL), February 22 – DSM Dyneema, the inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber, will showcase the benefits of this innovative and ultra-reliable polyethylene fiber in net applications for the aquaculture sector at Aqua Sur, stand B9.
21-02-2006
DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS INCREASES AKULON PRICES
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (February 2, 2006) In an effort to offset the escalating cost of raw materials, energy and transportation, DSM Engineering Plastics will increase prices for Akulon® polyamide 6 extrusion grades by $0.06 lb. in the US, Canada and Mexico. This increase will take effect as of January 15, 2006.
21-02-2006
Borouge high performance polyolefins applications on show at Chinaplas 2006
Borouge will be putting its high performance polyolefin business on show at Chinaplas, Asia’s largest international exhibition for the plastics & rubber Industries, in Shanghai from 26 to 29 April 2006. Located in Hall W3, Booth C03 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Pudong, Borouge will showcase how the high performance polyethylene (PE) produced by its plant in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, UAE can be applied in three distinct sectors: packaging, pipes and wire & cable.
