Borealis PP compound boosts long-term performance for white goods

GB366WG was developed specifically as a replacement for stainless steel in dishwasher and washing machine interiorsAppliance manufacturers are taking advantage of a new polypropylene (PP) compound GB366WG from Borealis. GB366WG is a 30 per cent glass filled polypropylene with a special detergent stabilisation system, developed specifically as a replacement for stainless steel in dishwasher and washing machine interiors. This new solution lowers production costs and increases production efficiency, while delivering improved, long-term performance.

上海阿科瑪雙氧水公司將擴產翻番

Arkema中國 上海 2006年3月23日 ― 阿科瑪(中國)投資有限公司和上海焦化有限公司宣佈:上海阿科瑪雙氧水有限公司其雙氧水年產能力將擴大一倍,從3.8萬噸/年增加到 7.7萬噸/年。新擴產專案能生產70% 以上濃度及專業等級的雙氧水(如食品或電子級的雙氧水等),將于近期開工建設,07年投產。同時,雙方正在籌備下一輪擴產,一旦實現將達到10萬噸/年以上。

美利肯化工將在2006中國國際橡塑展展出其聚合物添加劑創新產品

Milliken & Company 2006年3月22日 —— 美利肯化工公司將參加今年4月26日-29日在上海舉行的亞洲最大的橡塑展 —— 中國國際橡塑展(Chinaplas’2006),以突出展示其行業領先的應用於聚丙烯(PP)的聚合物添加劑創新產品。

A Borealis aumenta o preço do polipropileno para empresas brasileiras dos ramos automotivo e de aparelhos

BorealisA Borealis anunciou hoje que aumentará o preço do seu polipropileno (PP), usado em aplicações automotivas e de aparelhos no Brasil, em 150 euros por tonelada, a partir de 1º de abril de 2006.

PE100+ Association annual member meeting sets new direction

PE100+ AssociationAt the annual PE100+ Association member meeting on February 28, 2006 in Brussels, pipe business management of the seven member companies praised the achievements of the association in year 2005 and the image it has reached. The future direction of "Creating trust in high quality polyethylene (PE) pipes" was presented and well received by the members. "The industry appreciates the technical and promotion work of the PE100+ Association, which aims to create trust in high quality PE pipes - globally and in close co-operation with other associations" said Robin Bresser, the President of the PE100+ Association.

Sterkste kaken geen partij voor Badinotti roofdiernetten met supersterke Dyneema® vezel

DyneemaUrmond, 22 maart - Badinotti S.p.A., een Italiaans bedrijf dat bekendstaat om zijn hoogwaardige aquacultuurnetten, heeft een nieuw roofdiernet voor de bescherming van kweekvissen op de markt gebracht op basis van Dyneema® vezel van DSM Dyneema. Dyneema®, ’s werelds sterkste vezel, biedt de roofdiernetten van Badinotti een betere bescherming tegen beten en beschadiging door zeehonden en zeewolven dan de traditionele nylon en polyester netten. Door de uitzonderlijk lage gewicht/sterkte-verhouding van Dyneema® staat er minder spanning op de aanleglijnen en zijn de netten gebruiksvriendelijker. Daarnaast zijn ze bestand tegen UV licht en slijtage, wat de levensduur ten goede komt.

EMG China Named Best PR Newcomer of the Year to the Chinese Market

Team EMG ChinaShanghai, March 22, 2006 – EMG China, the Shanghai based Chinese b2b marketing communications and media relations consultancy, was named “Best PR Newcomer of 2005” by the editors of Communications Monthly magazine in China. The award was in recognition of the company’s unique position as a dedicated business-to-business agency in China and of EMG China’s very successful first year in business.

New Borealis Borpact™ PP packaging grade delivers unique optical performance

Borpact BC914TF ensures an attractive high-quality finish to the packaging.>Borealis brings a new polypropylene Borpact™ grade to film converters and product manufacturers, which offers solutions to the packaging industry due to a unique combination of good low temperature resistance, high stiffness, high heat resistance plus excellent optical properties. Food packaging, pouches, peelable lidding film and film bottle labels are among the application areas set to benefit from Borpact BC914TF. With this development, polypropylene can be used in a number of new sectors, such as in labelling and modified atmospheric packaging (MAP) trays for meat and fruit. Borpact BC914TF is available through Borouge, the distributor and marketer of Borealis’ speciality polyolefins in the Middle East and Asia Pacific.