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. Robotics trimming solutions
tour for the plastics industry
Leading robotics trimming solutions provider, to host tour of its headquarters
for the attendees of the plastics industry PCI Thermoforming Seminar.
2006-11-30
. New plastics solutions for
automotive applications
Two new innovative plastics solutions combine the best of processing functionalities
and design flexibility creating high value products for the automotive
industry. 2006-11-30
. Packaging division new HQ
for pharmaceutical industry
New headquarters centerpiece is a test lab for this designer and manufacturer
of process systems offering blister packaging services for the pharmaceutical
industry. 2006-11-30
. The Porsche aluminum sled
with folding mechanism
Head down the slopes with the Porsche aluminum sled equipped with a folding
mechanism that easily fits into the trunk of your automobile. 2006-11-30
. Packaging company buys
rigid plastic container biz
Global packaging company purchases a privately held manufacturer of thermoformed
packaging and extruded plastic materials and containers. 2006-11-30
. High performance
adhesives dominate automotive engineering
Rapid advances in robotics as well as modern high performance adhesives
are playing an increasingly important role in the automotive industry.
2006-11-30
. BASF waterborne paints
Jay Leno’s EcoJet Dream Car
BASF’s Glasurit 90 Line Waterborne Paints were one of the stars
the evening before the SEMA show when Jay Leno unveiled his EcoJet dream
car. 2006-11-30
. Plastics mould technology
for beverage packaging
With the new beverage packaging FreshCan the plastics capsule wedge keeps
active ingredients separate from the liquid and not mix them until the
can is opened. 2006-11-29
. Specialty polymers group
raises stake in medical device company
Developer and manufacturer of specialty polymers receives additional shares
in medical device company as part of their Series A funding. 2006-11-29
. Polyurethanes and plastics
combo offer design freedom
Plastics from Dupont comprise the housing of professional light consoles
combined with polyurethanes integral skin foam from Bayer offer freedom
in terms of design. 2006-11-29
. Asenapine development program
for bipolar disorders
Organon discontinues collaboration with Pfizer and moves forward with
the development of Asenapine for the treatment of bipolar disorders. 2006-11-28
. Chemicals and pharmaceutical
group to eradicate superbugs
An international chemicals and pharmaceutical Group launches an environmentally
friendly biocide for the eradication of life threatening hospital superbugs.
2006-11-28
. Polymers manufacturer sponsors
PlastiVan tour
A major manufacturer of superabsorbent and liquid polymers sponsors PlastiVan
the traveling chemistry exhibit making three stops in the Ascension Parish.
2006-11-28
. Designing household
appliances of the future
Electrolux selects nine Design Lab finalists in this year's fourth edition
of the global household appliances design competition. 2006-11-28
. New paper chemicals plant
in China
Eka Chemicals officially opens a new site in Guangzhou that will produce
high quality paper chemicals for the rapidly expanding Chinese paper industry.
2006-11-28
. Nanotechnology production
process improves plastics
At the NanoSolutions trade fair Baytubes operations to showcase a cost
effective production process that improves the properties of plastics.
2006-11-28
. Vinyls producer launches
nanocomposite smart material
Specialty products innovation NanoVin, a vinyls nanocomposite smart material,
combines PVC and nanoparticles of clay and opens new commercial opportunities.
2006-11-27
. Trelleborg Automotive
initiates action program
The first phase of the action program by Trelleborg for the Automotive
business unit might affect about 700 employees in Europe. 2006-11-27
. Rubber industrial tires
biz to transfer out of USA
Trelleborg Wheel Systems Hartville, Ohio, that manufactures rubber tires
for material handling vehicles such as forklifts, will consolidate production
in Sri Lanka. 2006-11-27
. Specialty plastics in
new household appliances
Fagor appliances has selected specialty plastics from BASF for the demanding
applications of the new Driron that dries and irons in one unit. 2006-11-27
. DSM's Stanyl plastics material
the rigid component
Plastics material Stanyl meets or exceeds the mechanical and thermal performance
needed for the rigid element in a rapidly growing number of applications.
2006-11-26
. First delivery of
Mustang aircraft
With a FAA Production Certificate, the first Citation Mustang aircraft
was delivered to Mustang Management Group based in Fresno, California.
2006-11-26
. Powder metallurgy components
unit sold
The world leader in powder metallurgy components manufactured through
hot isostatic pressing has been sold to a materials technology company.
2006-11-23
. The switchless switch with
plastics tweezers
EXTRACT plastics tweezers, regarded as the technology of the future in
the field of electronics, combine mechanical, optical and electronic elements
in a unique way. 2006-11-23
. Packaging provider extended
takeover bid reply
The period to publish a formal response of SIG packaging solutions company
to the revised Romanshorn takeover offer has been extended to the 8th
of December. 2006-11-22
. New polymers research center
for Dubai
First polymers research center in Dubai region to offer a wide range of
options for technical service, development, and training for customers
and employees. 2006-11-22
. Next generation of PET resins
Largest producer of PET polymers introduces the next generation of PET
resins, helping companies reach their packaging goals. 2006-11-21
. Chemicals JV study for
world class TDI facility
Two top Chemicals producers to conduct a study for the construction of
a joint manufacturing plant for the largest production of toluene diisocyanate.
2006-11-21
. New Intelligent servo
control in packaging machinery
Intelligent Servo Modules are simpler, compact, modulara and agile, and
are changing the way they make packaging machines. 2006-11-21
. Community Coffee has new
packaging solution
Community Coffee of Louisiana has the perfect fit with a new design package
from the global packaging manufacturer of industrial and consumer products.
2006-11-21
. Value creating plastics
solutions for packaging
Polypropylene plant expansion to provide plastics group further abilities
to develop innovative plastics solutions to the advanced packaging markets.
2006-11-20
. Biomedical Materials JV
with electro active polymers biz
Corporate venturing unit invests in advanced materials company involved
in the development of electro active polymers for medical applications.
2006-11-20
. Automotive Industry
faces new battery technology
The Automotive Industry Team of a leading chemicals group is delighted
to present a smaller and lighter car battery of the future. 2006-11-20
. New GE plastics film offers
a wide choice
No dilema for electrical and electronics manufacturers with new high performance
Ultem 5000B plastics film from GE Plastics. 2006-11-19
. Packaging supplier makes
Healthy connection
The outside PET sales arm of packaging supplier Ball Corporation connects
with Healthy Hydration for best-in-class package. 2006-11-19
. GE Plastics shows off for
electronics OEMs
GE Plastics featured their latest engineering thermoplastics, films, and
composites for the global electronics industry at the electronica 2006
trade show. 2006-11-18
. Polypropylene prices
up for European automotive and appliances businesses
Plastics solutions provider Borealis increases prices of its polypropylene
based products for European automotive and appliances businesses. 2006-11-18
. Automotive refinishing
paint systems works for SEAT
BASF Coatings Services is now providing Glasurit automotive refinishing
paint systems and sponsorship for the SEAT Sport Poland Team. 2006-11-18
. Plastics Machinery division
has new Pres
Three major global plastics machinery business divisions including injection
molding, blow molding and extrusion will now report to Bob Simpson. 2006-11-17
. Chemicals research laboratory
CaRLa opens
Officially the chemicals research lab CaRLa is open for the developing
of new homogeneous catalysts that enable the efficient manufacture of
new products. 2006-11-17
. New microwavable bowl packaging
for meals or snacks
New packaging solution for convenience meals is a paper based susceptor
bowl that can be used in the microwave and reduces preparation time. 2006-11-16
. Appliances models design
process is easier
The leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances helps make
the design process easier for architects and design professionals with
the Google 3D Warehouse. 2006-11-16
. New waterborne coating resins
factory
The new factory for waterborne coating resins will be built at an existing
DSM production site in Meppen, Germany, which produces specialty products.
2006-11-16
. Plastics pipe encoding
system with Traccoding
With Traccoding, PE plastics compounds can be used in a pipe quality and
traceability system, such as barcoding, magnetic strip cards or microchip
card readers. 2006-11-16
. Foursome partner for
automotive door panel
Chrysler, Lear, Kraiburg and Husky Injection Molding Systems partner for
an award winning, two material automotive door panel for the 2007 Dodge
Caliber. 2006-11-16
. Ciba Specialty Chemicals
clearcoats process breakthrough
The photoinitiator used to cure clearcoats gives Ciba Specialty Chemicals
a sustainable advantage in producing phosphorus based photoinitiators.
2006-11-15
. Lanxess plastics hitch
a ride on new BMW
The new BMW 3 Series Coupe fenders are manufactured from Triax DP 3157,
an online coatable polyamide plus ABS plastics blend for body parts. 2006-11-15
. Whitepaper on plastics
bearings in the automotive industry
Cost, weight reduction and chemical resistance, for the production of
complex design automotive parts, is the primary reason for the preferred
use of plastics. 2006-11-15
. New low gloss acetal polymers
for exterior components
The new grade acetal copolymer from a major engineering polymers group
lets automakers and other manufacturers create exterior components with
a contemporary, low gloss look. 2006-11-14
. BASF Coatings and Ford
vision of the future
Innovative application systems and competences in color design, high quality
coatings and materials recycling support Ford on the way to the future.
2006-11-14
. Chemicals group goes solo
in South Korea
To further increase profitable growth in the important Asia Pacific region,
Lanxess chemicals group establishes separate legal entity in South Korea.
2006-11-14
. Frosted PET packaging
Global masterbatch leader introduces the frosted glass look, in molded
PET packaging for bottles and extruded sheet, eliminating the need for
painting. 2006-11-14
. Packaging products supplier
reaps awards
A leading supplier of packaging products racks up more awards for creative
shaped packaging with its patented blowforming technology. 2006-11-14
. Organic chemicals compound
flame retardant finish
New fatliquoring active ingredient chemicals combination is a flame retardant
leather finishing treatment for aircraft and automotive construction.
2006-11-13
. Metal injection molding
seminar
BASF to host technical seminar on Catamold, a metal injection molding
session focusing on materials, design and manufacturing of parts. 2006-11-13
. Plastics solutions
for pipe systems
Innovative plastics solutions supplier provides a highly developed polypropylene
to a diversified plastics processor for a major sewerage pipe system.
2006-11-12
. Robots and software for
packaging applications
Robotics technology combined with vision technology for packaging applications
in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and daily care industry. 2006-11-11
. Howmet investment casting wins
aerospace category award
Howmet Products and Services wins award in the aerospace category for
its outstanding leadership in demonstrating the benefits of the investment
casting process. 2006-11-11
. Mouldmaking group chooses
PowerMILL
The largest mouldmaking group has chosen to use the PowerMILL CAM system
to improve its machining productivity, especially for larger tooling.
2006-11-11
. Materials research institute
combines two worlds
Ruhr University Bochum in conjunction with ThyssenKrupp AG and other industry
partners is establishing a research institute for materials research and
materials development. 2006-11-10
. Packaging company plant
closure
The tube and core plant of a major packaging company will close in Canada
with several current employees expected to be transferred to other existing
operations. 2006-11-10
. Flame retardant plastics
for TVs
Bayblend FR and special Makrolon plastics grades meet strict flame retardant
requirements for the growing safety awareness and new standards in electronics.
2006-11-10
. JV buyout of textile processing
chemicals biz
Renamed Tanatex Chemicals BV, a textile processing chemicals business,
to be operated by Dutch investor Egeria and TPC management jointly. 2006-11-10
. Overwheling response
for Light Sport Aircraft
The proof of concept aircraft is on display at this year's Aircraft Owners
and Pilots Association Expo November 9-11 in Palm Springs, Calif. 2006-11-10
. Plastics materials expertise
for children's wheelchair
Innovative wheelchair for disabled children and young people are part
of the modern scene thanks to glass reinforced plastics and coloured compounds.
2006-11-09
. GE Plastics unveils Japan
Technology Center
The newest of seven technology centers for GE Plastics, located within
its Moka City facility in Japan, is now officially open. 2006-11-09
. Plastics rotational moulding
unit sold
The Polimoon Group business unit that develops and manufactures plastics
products through rotational moulding technology has been sold. 2006-11-09
. BASF's R-M automotive
coatings taps South Africa
R-M, an automotive refinish brand of BASF Coatings, is now active with
paint products and service technologies in the attractive South African
market. 2006-11-09
. New non-toxic antifouling
coating for aguaculture nets
Antifouling coating treatment, developed by an innovative provider of
fouling defense solutions, is used with aguaculture nets made with durable
Dyneema fibers. 2006-11-09
. Pharmaceutical proteins
biotech development center
New JV development center is a fully integrated technology platform for
the production of pharmaceutical proteins to the biotech industry and
scientific community. 2006-11-09
. Ciba Specialty Chemicals
further solid progress in Q3
Ciba Specialty Chemicals focuses on the three core businesses Plastic
Additives, Coating Effects and Water & Paper Treatment strengthening
its leadership position in the market. 2006-11-08
. ABS specialist visualizes
advantages in pigmenting plastics
Original advertising motifs focusing on the Lustran top brand highlight
the advantages of coloring ABS plastics over self-pigmentation. 2006-11-08
. PEEK – Plastics
Heat Shield
Plastics have now taken over in many applications formerly dominated by
metals, such as PEEK, that allows it to withstand heat, cold, and mechanical
stress equally well. 2006-11-07
. Glass Polymer
captures packaging appeal
The Glass Polymer is moulded with very thick walls while maintaining perfect
transparency and contributing to the visual efficiency of the Lancome
packaging design. 2006-11-07
. Enzymes potential application
in producing polymers
Researchers believe that biocatalysts may help to produce new products
and optmize processes for example with novel polymers and textiles. 2006-11-07
. Chemicals outstanding
surface refinement innovation
New chemicals innovation is based on the principle of an extreme surface
energy reduction, thus explaining the combined water and oil repellent
effect. 2006-11-07
. Constantia Packaging Q3
report
Constantia Packaging Group has recorded further sales and earnings gains
in nine months due to increased exports and investment spending, as well
as consumption. 2006-11-07
. Trelleborg strengthens its
position in diving suits
A company that manufactures dry diving suits for professional divers who
are active in advanced rescue services and defense is now part of Trelleborg
Engineered Systems. 2006-11-07
. Lanxess is realigning its
EPDM rubber business
To strengthen its competitiveness, chemicals group LANXESS is to realign
its EPDM rubber business in Europe and in the USA. 2006-11-06
. Regional and business aircraft
at Air Show China 2006
At the recent China International Aviation and Aerospace Exposition, regional
and business aircraft again provided a positive contribution to the Asia-Pacific
region. 2006-11-06
. EcoJet automotive expertise
by Alcoa, GM and Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage
Alcoa worked with GM’s automotive staff and Jay Leno's Big Dog Garage
to provide structural engineering, design, joining and assembly resources
for the EcoJet. 2006-11-05
. Plant made pharmaceuticals
CropScience subgroup continues the potential development of plants for
pharmaceuticals, with current genetic engineering laws urgently requiring
amendments. 2006-11-05
. The potential for packaging
differentiation
Thanks to new techniques in extrusion blow moulding, packaging pioneering
unveils how a polymer based plastic alternative for bottles helps the
cosmetics and personal care markets. 2006-11-05
. Philips Medical Systems
new ultrasound imaging technologies
GE Plastics webcast, virtual press conference, regarding news about capacity
expansion and a new amorphous polymer technology for high performace thermoplastic
resins. 2006-11-04
. Plastic packaging operations
open house
Rexam is hosting visits on November 6-7 to its Beverage Can and Plastic
Packaging operations in Chicago, Illinois, USA. 2006-11-04
. GE Plastics breakthrough
in themoplastic resins technology
GE Plastics webcast, virtual press conference, regarding news about capacity
expansion and a new amorphous polymer technology for high performace thermoplastic
resins. 2006-11-04
. GE Plastics Unveils Korea
Technology Center
GE Plastics application technology resource to provide application development,
research, and education for customers in the automotive, LCD, and cellular
phone industries. 2006-11-03
. Polymer
Search on the Internet
Polymer Search on the Internet is the search engine dedicated to everything
that’s polymer related. 2006-11-03
. Complete change to metal packaging
for rubber products
Leading manufacturer of synthetic rubber stops using wood packaging and
switches to returnable and reusable metal Intermediate Bulk Containers.
2006-11-03
. Performance Chemicals
division to expand pigment portfolio
The Performance Chemicals unit of BASF is set to become the supplier with
the broadest pigment portfolio through the integration of Engelhard Corporation.
2006-11-03
. Plastics bad rap
Plastics used to have a bad image as cheap, inferior materials, but innovative
polymers are changing all that today with their increased efficiency and
functionality. 2006-11-02
. More extensive
services for aircraft, auto and chemical industries
ThyssenKrupp Automata invests milions more to expand and develop their
leading position in Brazil as a supplier to the aircraft industry and
in the auto and chemical markets. 2006-11-02
. Ciba Specialty Chemicals
Xymara effect pigments
Ciba Specialty Chemicals launches website for unique visual effects in
industrial design, setting new industry standards for pigments, colors
and allowing 3D visualization. 2006-11-02
. Husky to showcase plastics
injection molding technology at Automotive Day
Husky to host a special event at its Luxembourg Technical Center featuring
plastics injection molding solutions and trends for the automotive market.
2006-11-02
. Toolholders with small
dimensions for high speed applications
New Schunk toolholders are suitable for cutting speeds up to 50,000 rpm
while offering superior run out accuracy of less than 3 microns. 2006-11-02
. Cat branded telehandlers
for construction market launched by JLG
The new Cat TL Series telehandlers from JLG Industries, leading producer
of aerial work platforms and telehandlers for the construction market,
are now available worldwide. 2006-11-01
. Plastics and the 2005
Energy Policy Act
Roof systems on low rise buildings with foam insulation levels using structural
plastics materials may be instrumental in achieving an EPAct partial tax
deduction. 2006-11-01
. Strongest ballistic material
for soft body armor
Next generation DSM ballistic polyethylene fibers, that provide more stopping
power, have been selected by American Body Armor for their top protective
vest model. 2006-11-01
. Environmental cleanup
of uranium production plant complete
Fluor advises the United States Department of Energy that environmental
cleanup and restoration of the former Fernald uranium production plant
is complete. 2006-11-01
. Automotive refinish
business bodyshop operations
The service offering Programmes for Success introduced by the R M automotive
refinish brand of BASF Coatings has proven to be a particularly successful
project. 2006-10-31
. Plastics – a pleasure
for the senses
Innovative soft touch polyurethane coatings constitute a huge advance
over earlier generations of polymers, and a considerable boost to the
image of plastics. 2006-10-31
. New technologies in coatings
for automotive makers
In addition to lighter vehicle weight and fuel efficiency, automotive
manufacturers are looking for coatings that enhance the appearance of
the car to meet the demands of consumers. 2006-10-31
. Citations - The aircraft
of choice for Scandinavia
Icecraft extends its orders for six additional Citation business jets
proving that these aircraft are well suited for the Nordic region. 2006-10-31
. Transforming the Packaging
Industry
The Packaging Industry needs to meet the important demands, so says the
Sonoco CEO providing the opening keynote address at the 2006 Pack Expo
International. 2006-10-31
. Biodegradable resins
for renewable plastics
Joint venture to produce thermoformable plastics extruded sheet using
biodegradable resins for alternative packaging applications and other
markets. 2006-10-30
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