Rhodia Engineering Plastics launches a new polyamide solution for automotive vertical body panels

Rhodia Engineering PlasticsTechnyl® A 238P5 M25 is a new polyamide grade specifically designed to address vertical body panel needs. This material is electro-paintable, withstands the e-coat temperature up to 200°C and meets all critical application requirements in impact, surface appearance and processability.

Nuevo Diseño de Cuchillas de Corte facilita la conversión de rollos sin bordes cortados.

Las nuevas cuchillas de Battenfeld Gloucester eliminan el desperdicio y aumentan los ahorros Los rollos que se producen sin bordes cortados es decir aquellos en que se secciona el borde antes de ser enrollado pueden convertirse en un verdadero desafío. Claramente, como resultado del ahorro de material que se logra cuando no se corta el borde un convertidor puede aventajar a la competencia y crear un nicho en el mercado. Cuando un convertidor logra producir la ma-yor cantidad de película de calidad en una sóla pasada también determina su éxito o su fracaso en el mercado. El mercado exige que el rollo esté plano, li-so, compacto de lado a lado y listo para impresión y conversión a alta veloci-dad. Para este propósito es indispensable que el equipo sea confiable y tener una búrbuja estable. Precisamente en estas áreas es que Battenfeld Glouces-ter contribuye al éxito del convertidor.

Beveiliging, wireless en outsourcing belangrijkste factoren achter IT herstel

EurocomBergen op Zoom, 31 maart 2004 – Beveiliging, draadloze telecommunicatie en outsourcing hebben het grootste groeipotentieel in the technologiemarkt in de komende 12 maanden. Dit blijkt uit een onderzoek van Eurocom Worldwide, in samenwerking met haar Nederlandse partner EMG. Het onderzoek is gedaan onder bijna 200 managers van IT-bedrijven in 16 landen waaronder Nederland.

MOLYKOTE® INTRODUCES NEW BRAND IDENTITY TO REFLECT GLOBAL CUSTOMER NEEDS

Molykote® introduces new brand identity to reflect global customer needs MIDLAND, Mich. – March 29, 2004 – To better serve its global customer base, Dow Corning is introducing a new identity for its Molykote® brand of automotive, food and beverage and industrial lubricant products and services. The new identity serves to unify the brand name and packaging design.

Super-Clear Polymer container conveys the elegance of exclusive designer label toiletry

A container made from Eastman Chemical Company’s ‘Glass Polymer™’ copolyester resin was the first choice for ‘Kingdom’, the latest toiletry product under the Alexander McQueen designer label, thanks to the material’s crystal-clear properties and high resistance to breakage. A container made from Eastman Chemical Company’s ‘Glass Polymer™’ copolyester resin was the first choice for ‘Kingdom’, the latest toiletry product under the Alexander McQueen designer label, thanks to the material’s crystal-clear properties and high resistance to breakage.

SOFT TOUCH GRIP AND FLEXIBLE SEAL FOR TUPPERWARE CAFETIERE

Tupperware, leading producer of quality household goods and Kitchenware, has selected Arnitel® TPE from DSM Engineering Plastics for its new Cafetiere Tupperware, leading producer of quality household goods and Kitchenware, has selected Arnitel® TPE from DSM Engineering Plastics for its new Cafetiere. With a modern look and high aesthetic appeal, the Cafetiere features a highly individual design incorporating a soft touch grip and flexible seal.

Eastman Strengthens Global Copolyester Manufacturing Structure

Eastman ChemicalKINGSPORT, Tenn., March 30, 2004 – Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) today announced further steps toward strengthening its global copolyester manufacturing capabilities. Following consultations with the union and the employees at its Hartlepool, England site, Eastman has decided to close that site and consolidate production to other facilities. Eastman said while it has ample capacity from multiple production lines at other sites to meet current customer needs, it is also preparing to meet future market growth by initiating plans to increase its copolyester manufacturing capacity at its headquarters site in Kingsport, Tenn.