Dynisco HotRunners to Become Independent Operating Unit

SynventiveGloucester, MA - Dynisco HotRunners has announced that it will become an independent operating entity, while remaining within the Berwind Group. This follows Berwind’s announcement that it has sold the Measurement and Control businesses of Dynisco, Inc. to Madison Capital Partners of Chicago, IL.

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Barlo Plastics transfers production to ensure future growth and profitability.

BarloGeel, Belgium June 19, 2001, Barlo Plastics Europe, announced the transfer of the entire production capacity from its Belgian site to other existing production facilities. Headquarters of the plastics division will remain in Belgium.

Athlone acquisition strengthens Barlo Plastics market lead.

BarloGeel, Belgium January 2001, Barlo Plastics Europe, has today announced the take-over of the Irish company, Athlone Extrusions plc. Barlo Plastics Europe holds the European market lead in manufacture of transparent plastic sheets and Athlone deals in polystyrene and ABS sheet extrusion.

Barlo Plastics becomes leading supplier of extruded acrylic sheet by acquiring slovakian PMMA extruder

BarloGeel, Belgium, november 2000. Barlo Plastics Europe, the european leader in manufacturing transparent plastic sheets, announces today the acquisition of all production and sales activities of PCHZ-Akryl a.s. through PSC s.r.o.. The business will become part of Barlo Plastics Europe, as Barlo Plastics Slovakia.

Omnexus processes its first online transaction in Germany between Bayer and IBS Brocke

Omnexus(Zurich July 31, 2001) – Omnexus™ (www.omnexus.com), the global online plastics e-marketplace conducted its first commercial transaction in Germany on July 31, within hours of the latest version of its global technology platform going live in Europe. Utilising Omnexus’ advanced capabilities, leading German injection moulder IBS Brocke GmbH & Co KG, purchased 38,5 ton of polymer comprising Durethan and Novodur from Bayer AG.

QS-9000 voor Synventive Molding Solutions

SynventiveSynventive Molding Solutions, de toonaangevende leverancier van hot runner-systemen, mocht voor haar productie- en klantenondersteuning in heel Europa het prestigieuze QS-9000-certificaat in ontvangst nemen. Daarmee is Synventive, die veel tier-1 en tier-2 suppliers (d.w.z. directe, resp. indirecte toeleveranciers) tot haar vaste klantenkring mag rekenen, één van de eerste bedrijven in deze branche die dit belangrijke, door het Duitse SKZ verleende certificaat heeft behaald. Voorafgaand aan de certificering, werd een tiendaagse audit uitgevoerd bij de Synventive-vestigingen in Duitsland, Nederland, Groot-Brittannië, Frankrijk, de Scandinavische landen, de Tsjechische Republiek en Portugal.