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. Polyester resins coil coatings more environmentally attractive
BASF Coatings universal primers with polyester resins for coil coating show pigmentation is chromate-free and free of other heavy metals and carcinogenic substances. 2006-07-31 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948310_700.html

. Plastics, Pharmaceutical and Chemicals sectors contribute to Solvay growth
Strong growth in Pharmaceutical activities, growth in Chemicals sector and very good performance by the Plastics sector for Solvay operating results. 2006-07-30 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/sol_biz-id=948309_699.html

. Aeronautical University orders 29 aircraft
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University orders 29 new Garmin G1000-equipped 172 Skyhawks from Cessna Aircraft Company. 2006-07-29 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/txt_biz-id=948308_698.html

. Energy Chain plastics cable carriers deliver optimal performance
System E4-100 Energy Chain plastics cable carriers from Igus are designed for applications with high fill weights, high accelerations and high speeds. 2006-07-29 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/igus_biz-id=948307_697.html

. Automotive industry convinced BASF coolant protects engines from overheating
BASF engine coolant fulfills the stringent demands of the automotive industry by preventing overheating and protecting cooling systems in summer as well as in winter. 2006-07-29 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948306_696.html

. New plastics materials for automotive and non-automotive applications - See Photos
The new GE plastics resins are designed for use in demanding automotive applications such as connectors, lighting bezels, energy absorbers, and body panels. 2006-07-28 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/gep_biz-id=948305_695.html

. Vehicles manufacturer MAN Group to invest in Munich plant
MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Group, a leading manufacturer of vehicles in Europe, and all parties agree on a comprehensive package to improve the competitiveness of the Munich plant. 2006-07-28 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/man_biz-id=948304_694.html

. BASF introduces new adhesive coatings technologies
On the occasion of an industry meeting in Ludwigshafen, BASF introduced two new coatings technologies for adhesives to representatives of the global adhesives industry. 2006-07-27 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948303_693.html

. Buhler extrusion lines leads to success in niche markets
The Rubin Mill in Lahr in the southwestern part of Germany has successfully established itself as a maker of niche products with the process know-how of Buhler extrusion lines. 2006-07-27 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/buhler_biz-id=948302_692.html

. Coextruded film for packaging shrinks easily
New shrink film Cryovac Xenith3, with the aide of Topas COC, shrinks softly for packaging of goods without distortion and conforms closely to irregular products. 2006-07-26 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/topas_biz-id=948301_691.html

. Plastics versus steel for distribution containers
Foldable, reusable, plastics Intermediate Bulk Containers for the transport of fluids and aseptic filling are an excellent alternative to stainless steel. 2006-07-26 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/sas_biz-id=948300_690.html

. Fuel cells industry JV starts up
Umicore and Solvay launch joint venture Solvicore to develop and supply core technology for fuel cells industry. 2006-07-25 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/sol_biz-id=948299_689.html

. Eastman sells organic chemicals products business
Eastman Chemical Company to sell its Arkansas Operations that manufactures specialty organic chemicals products and biodiesel fuels. 2006-07-25 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/emn_biz-id=948298_688.html

. New York packaging labels manufacturing plant opens
Alcan Packaging has commenced commercial production at its new labels operation in Edgewood, New York offering competitive advantages in packaging technologies. 2006-07-25 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/alcp_biz-id=948297_687.html

. New piston aircraft makes surprise fly-by at Oshkosh
Next generation piston proof-of-concept aircraft from Cessna Aircraft Company makes surprise visit to AirVenture 2006 in Oshkosh, Wis. 2006-07-25 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/txt_biz-id=948296_686.html

. Packaging provider Sonoco to acquire Ahlstrom's interest in JV
Sonoco packaging provider solutions to purchase the remaining interest in the European joint venture Sonoco-Alcore properties from Ahlstrom Corporation, Finland. 2006-07-24 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/son_biz-id=948295_685.html

. Plastics waste recycling with Rapid granulators
Featured Rapid granulators at Fakuma 2006 handle plastics waste with ease for high volume direct recycling of injection moulded, blow moulded or extruded rejects. 2006-07-24 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/rgg_biz-id=948294_684.html

. GE Plastics new Custom Xpress color service
Resin customers can now quickly produce small, consistent resin lots in six business days or less with GE Plastics Custom Xpress color service. 2006-07-23 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/gep_biz-id=948293_683.html

. ARH-70A aircraft first flight
The Bell ARH-70A aircraft, needed for the war on terror, completed its first two flights at Bell XworX in Arlington, Texas and flew multiple handling maneuvers. 2006-07-23 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/txt_biz-id=948292_682.html

. Performance chemicals for leather, automotive industry award
BASF Performance Chemicals has received a 2005 Supplier Performance Award from Eagle Ottawa a leading supplier of premium leather for the automotive industry. 2006-07-22 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948291_681.html

. BASF at the All China Leather Exhibition 2006 in Shanghai
BASF to showcase range of products for the leathermaking process at the All China Leather Exhibition with a major focus on future innovative, environmentally friendly products. 2006-07-22 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948290_680.html

. Printing systems manufacturer MAN Roland sale complete
MAN AG has now completed the sale of MAN Roland Druckmaschinen AG which produces and markets sheet-fed, commercial and newspaper web printing systems, products and services. 2006-07-22 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/man_biz-id=948289_679.html

. Armor Holdings Aerospace & Defense Group protected patrol vehicle contract
The UK Ministry of Defense has awarded Armor Holdings Aerospace & Defense a large contract for the Pinzgauer Protected Patrol Vehicle. 2006-07-22 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/ah_biz-id=948288_678.html

. DSM Engineering Plastics Arnitel for car air ducting
MGI Coutier provides better car air ducting at lower cost compared to rubber by using Arnitel thermoplastic copolyester elastomer from DSM Engineering Plastics. 2006-07-21 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/dsm_biz-id=948287_677.html

. Packaging machines automation ELAU's new aseptic SCL servo drive
ELAU develops new aseptic integrated servo drive in stainless steel for sterile applications for the automation of packaging machines market. 2006-07-21 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/elau_biz-id=948286_676.html

. Alextra plastics sheet products robust performance
Custom plastics sheet extruders Allen Extruders launches a new composite technology, through collaboration with GE Plastics, to meet the demands of extreme environments. 2006-07-21 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/gep_biz-id=948285_675.html

. Akzo Nobel strong results from Organon, Coatings and Chemicals
Coatings, Chemicals and Organon segments all contributed to substantial higher revenues and operational earnings for Akzo Nobel based in the Netherlands. 2006-07-21 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/akzoy_biz-id=948284_674.html

. Transparent Violins feature GE plastics
Ted Brewer’s Vivo2 transparent violins hit a high note with stunning color effects, courtesy of GE Plastics Lexan Visualfx resin. 2006-07-20 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/gep_biz-id=948283_673.html

. Cytec specialty chemicals divests two product lines
Cytec Industries to sell its water treatment chemicals and acrylamide product lines in two phases to Kemira Group for cash. 2006-07-20 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/cyt_biz-id=948282_672.html

. Packaging provider Crown honored with Latincan Awards
Crown Holdings a leading supplier of packaging products to consumer marketing companies, through its subsidiary CROWN Envases Mexico, wins Supreme Canmaker Award. 2006-07-20 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/cck_biz-id=948281_671.html

. Styrene-butadiene plastics for packaging and displays
BASF has started to market Styrolux 3G46, a new, highly transparent type in its range of styrene-butadiene block copolymer plastics for packaging and displays. 2006-07-19 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948280_670.html

. MAN sells conveying engineering business
MAN AG divests its MAN TAKRAF engineering business that constructs equipment, systems and facilities for open-pit mining, harbor and crane technology and bulk cargo handling. 2006-07-19 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/man_biz-id=948279_669.html

. New engineering plastics plant for NOVA Chemicals
NOVA Chemicals Corporation announces the successful start-up of Ningbo Chang-Qiao Engineering Plastics, an ARCEL moldable foam resin manufacturing facility in China. 2006-07-18 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/ncx_biz-id=948278_668.html

. Two Ticona polymers for complex components
Unique polymers combination of liquid crystal polymer-polyphenylene sulfide alloy blends from Ticona for use in electrical and electronic components and other products. 2006-07-18 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/ticona_biz-id=948277_667.html

. GDLS achieves CMMI software engineering ranking
General Dynamics Land Systems achieves a Level 5 rating on the Software Engineering Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integration scale for Software Engineering. 2006-07-18 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/gdls_biz-id=948276_666.html

. Largest airshow features Textron aircraft
Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company and Textron Systems, to showcase products for the aviation and aerospace industries at the Farnborough International Airshow, England. 2006-07-18 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/txt_biz-id=948275_665.html

. Collaboration between two appliances companies
The combination of Electrolux and Sharp to develop and deliver new, exciting solutions in the major appliances market is unique between competitors. 2006-07-18 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/elux_biz-id=948274_664.html

. GE plastics for electrosurgical E-Z Pen pencils
GE plastics materials provide the right resin grades for the new reusable E-Z Pen electrosurgical pencil from MEGADYNE Medical Products. 2006-07-17 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/gep_biz-id=948273_663.html

. Bombardier Business Aircraft on display at Airshow
At the Farnborough International Airshow 2006, July 17 to 23 in Europe, view Bombardier aircraft on static display firsthand. 2006-07-15 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/bbd_biz-id=948271_661.html

. Lanxess Rubber Chemicals new bonding agent eases processability
The new Cohedur bonding agent, part of the wide portfolio of high-quality specialty additives from Lanxess Rubber Chemicals business unit, is a big plus. 2006-07-15 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/lnx_biz-id=948270_660.html

. Reinforced plastics pipe technology transfer
Egeplast acquires innovative Solvay technology for large diameter, high resistance, fully recyclable utility pipes using reduced quantities of plastics resins. 2006-07-14 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/sol_biz-id=948269_659.html

. Owens-Illinois Plastics JVA in Malaysia with LCTH
The new company O-I Plastics Malaysia Sdn Bhd to manufacture, sell and distribute specialty plastics molded parts, assemblies and filled goods throughout Asia. 2006-07-14 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/o-i_biz-id=948268_658.html

. NOVA Chemicals resins insulate concrete forms better
NOVA Chemicals introduces new expandable polystyrene resins for stronger insulating concrete forms for residential, commercial and industrial construction projects. 2006-07-14 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/ncx_biz-id=948267_657.html

. CROWN wins prestigious packaging award from Kroger
CROWN Food Packaging USA wins distiguished supplier award and named overall corporate supplier of the year by Kroger Manufacturing. 2006-07-13 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/cck_biz-id=948266_656.html

. GE plastics materials for healthcare device
GE Plastics provides cost-efficient source for diverse resins featured in their Healthcare division multi-function anesthesia delivery system. 2006-07-12 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/gep_biz-id=948265_655.html

. Corrosion inhibitor chemicals protect metals
BASF business unit Performance Chemicals features new corrosion inhibitors that inhibit the dissolution of metals without interfering with the dissolution of deposits. 2006-07-12 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948264_654.html

. PLURACOAT offers flexibility to coatings formulators
BASF launches Pluracoat specialty additives for coatings, adhesives and sealants, a portfolio of functional platforms addressing a broad range of needs and applications. 2006-07-11 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948263_653.html

. SIG Combibloc wins carton packaging customer
Success in strategic growth sector for SIG as it wins Vitana a leading Eastern European manufacturer of food products as a customer. 2006-07-11 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/sig_biz-id=948262_652.html

. GE Plastics new Xtreme heat resins shine
GE Plastics new Lexan Xtreme heat resins portfolio offers automotive lighting designers new material choices for their most demanding applications. 2006-07-11 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/gep_biz-id=948261_651.html

. Thermoforming Set Up Mechanic Plastics Packaging
Custom thermoformer and contract plastics packager specializing in clamshells, blisters, and vacuum formed trays has an immediate opening for a Thermoforming Set Up Mechanic. 2006-07-07 http://www.jobwerx.com/jobs/process-tech-id=34419_050.html

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