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. Bell Helicopter supports
the Troops at Armed Forces Bowl
Underscoring support for both their US military customers and for collegiate
athletics, live on ESPN on December 23, 2006, the Bell Helicopter Armed
Forces Bowl. 2006-12-20
. Rotational Molders awards
for Kynar plastics tank
The Association of Rotational Molders awards Formed Plastics for an innovative
product, the Kynar tank for the ThermoFlex chiller. 2006-12-20
. Plastics products providers
European acquisitions
Plastics products manufacturer completes acquisitions for a personal care
packaging business in Russia and an automotive and electronics industry
JV buyout in Slovakia. 2006-12-20
. Rubber chemicals business
stake sold
Fifty percent of the leading global supplier of chemicals to the rubber
industry has been sold to a joint venture partner. 2006-12-19
. Appliances leader honored
with multiple design awards
Leading manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances has been recognized
by two esteemed organizations for its great product designs. 2006-12-19
. BASF's partnership role
in the automotive sector
BASF leader comments that company divisions develop intelligent automotive
solutions jointly and in close consultation with customers. 2006-12-19
. Addition to water soluble
polymers business for Dow
A group of companies that develops and manufactures a variety of cellulose
products to become an integral part the Dow water soluble polymers business.
2006-12-19
. New DAF product for water
and wastewater
The RC Series flotation unit is a tank separator for dissolved air assisted
separation of free and,or flocculated solids from water and wastewater.
2006-12-18
. US ethanol fuel industry
plans for two plants
Alfa Laval, a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and
fluid handling, has received an equipment order for two new, major ethanol
fuel plants in the US. 2006-12-18
. New process instruments
mobile docking station
The new HAAKE OS mobile docking station enable users to integrate their
existing process instruments measuring adapters to the HAAKE PolyLab OS
rheometer platform. 2006-12-18
. Ciba Specialty Chemicals
expands investment in Qingdao
More expansion in China by Ciba Specialty Chemicals with a major investment
to construct a plant for high performance pigments. 2006-12-18
. Important Western China
construction chemicals buy
BASF Construction Chemicals purchases assets of a major producer of concrete
admixtures in China, providing a quicker reaction to local market demands.
2006-12-18
. Unbreakable plastics for
iPods and other electronics
Polycarbonate plastics resins let the music play on for iPods and other
holiday electronics with protective and stylish covers and cases. 2006-12-17
. New grades of fire retardant
polycarbonate plastics
All the new polycarbonate plastics grades have potential applications
in the electrical, IT and domestic appliance industries. 2006-12-14
. Textile processing chemicals
unit sold
North American textile processing chemicals business will not close, but
has been sold to a specialist in textile and speciality chemicals in Georgia.
2006-12-14
. Specialty chemicals
company divests industrial chem biz
Leading specialty chemicals company is parting from its industrial chemicals
business in Germany and Mexico via a management buyout. 2006-12-14
. Automotive industry welding
guns unit sold
Resistance welding equipment manufactuer for automotive technology, division
of an automation technologies business, sells to a private UK engineering
group. 2006-12-13
. Aircraft company to sponsor
Aviation Conference
For the fourth consecutive year, Cessna Aircraft Company will be the title
sponsor of the Great Lakes Aviation Conference February 2-3 in Novi, Mich.
2006-12-13
. Special flame retardant
polycarbonate plastics
The relative thermal index of these special flame retardant polycarbonate
plastics opens up a broad range of applications at high operating temperatures.
2006-12-13
. Merger complete for leader
in serving science
New science leader for providing analytical instruments, equipment, reagents
and consumables, software and services for research, analysis, discovery
and diagnostics. 2006-12-13
. Divestment of engineering
activity for biopharm industry
A world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling
divests its engineering and validation services for the biopharm industry.
2006-12-13
. New face for silicones,
quartz and ceramics biz
Specialty materials company will operate as one global entity focused
on technology and service excellence in the silicones, quartz and ceramics
industries. 2006-12-12
. Plastics basket helps medical
technology manufacturer
A plastics basket of thin walled ribs that forms part of the micro forceps
and scissors instrument for ophthalmic surgery is an innovative and extremely
helpful function. 2006-12-12
. Body shops change from
replacing to repairing plastics
Experience proves that if body shop technicians gain confidence in plastics
repair procedures, it is a win for everyone. 2006-12-12
. New FieldBus applications
for electronics market
A leader in the manufacture of signal transmission products for a wide
range of specialty electronics markets expands cable line for FieldBus
applications. 2006-12-12
. Engineered protective
packaging
Foam-in-bag packaging system, allows the production of small foam tubes
in a sealed bag that can be placed where product protection is needed.
2006-12-12
. Chemicals Group new
European microbiology lab
Privately held textile and chemicals group opens new European microbiology
laboratory bringing faster, one stop microbiology customer support. 2006-12-12
. Motorcycle catalyst business
changes hands
To meet the growing market demand for emissions control technology, a
world leader in catalysts plans to acquire a motorcycle catalyst business
in mainland China. 2006-12-11
. Surface materials fight
against infections
Surface materials provide high resistance against infections caused by
bacteria and dirt in healthcare facilities, busy public buildings and
transportation terminals. 2006-12-11
. New paper machine production
facility in Shanghai
The first phase the unit will concentrate on manufacturing paper and board
machine sections and includes a modern workshop, a foundry and a design
department. 2006-12-10
. Kitesurfing aided by thermoplastics
polyurethane films
Kitesurfing, riding the crest of the wave with lightfast, scratch-proof
decorative aliphatic thermoplastics polyurethane films for kiteboards.
2006-12-10
. Virtual software for plastics
injection molding trials
Now available online is the new neural network simulation and calculation
tool called DPP for plastics injection molded parts and tooling. 2006-12-10
. Automotive value safeguards
with scratch resistant lacquers
The automotive refinish paint market is changing constantly with new special
effect paints, scratch resistant clear lacquers, extra-matt surfaces or
VOC-compliant products. 2006-12-10
. Valmet Automotive to
decrease production
Production volume for Valmet Automotive is expected to gradually decrease
in the spring to about 100 cars per day with a reduced reduction in workforce.
2006-12-09
. GE resins help fill needs
for Automotive Industry
New family of super high flow Valox resins helps the Automotive Industry
with lighter parts, energy savings, and increased part consolidation.
2006-12-08
. Plastics manufacturers
research for focusing optics
One of the first plastics manufacturers to start extensive research projects
into focusing optics made of polycarbonate for light emitting diodes.
2006-12-08
. Machining strategies
for motorsport engine manufacture
Technology partnership investment to develop novel machining strategies
for engine manufacture in the motorsport industry. 2006-12-08
. Scania announces unique
low entry cab for refuse trucks
Scania launches refuse collection trucks with innovative low entry cab
for applications where the crew needs to get on and off the truck many
times in a working day. 2006-12-07
. Appliances leader sells
floor care biz
A decision by a major appliances group to divest their floor care business
unit provides a strategic focus on the core appliance business. 2006-12-07
. SIG packaging supports
UNICEF's Water is Life project
Packaging solutions provider SIG supports UNICEF with humanitarian aid
for the Sudan by suppling contributions for survival basics for people
in need. 2006-12-07
. Plastics bodywork parts
using film insert molding
One method of producing bodywork parts made from plastics that enable
color matching to neighboring metal parts is through film insert molding.
2006-12-07
. Packaging group to relocate
manufacturing facility
Global packaging company to relocate its wire and cable reels manufacturing
facility in California to Oregon at the end of this year. 2006-12-07
. Processing for polyester
fibers and PET plastics bottles in China
Alfa Laval Packinox to supply Dragon Aromatics with custom designed heat
exchangers for catalytic processing production of polyester fibers and
PET plastics bottles. 2006-12-06
. Headline fungicide helps provide
crop protection
Increasing the deflection of the nozzles on the aircraft reduced the size
of dispersed droplets, allowing Headline fungicide provide better crop
protection. 2006-12-06
. White paper Information
Management for Midsize Companies
Free White Paper on, Advances in technology reduce the cost and complexity
of increasing the scope of information available for managing your business.
2006-12-06
. Workholding equipment
and CNC machining partnership
Dynamic workholding equipment and technology provider to supply lathe
chucks for a manufacturer of CNC machines and machining technology. 2006-12-05
. Specialty chemicals
unit to construct plant in China
A specialty chemicals products leader plans to construct a production
facility in Shanghai for highly refined methacrylate specialties and polymers.
2006-12-05
. Pocan XF increases productivity
for plastics molding
The low density of Pocan XtremeFlow reduces cycle times in injection molding
and produces plastics components that are lighter and resistant to thermal
aging. 2006-12-05
. Domestic appliances
that can dry and iron
The domestic appliances market has a new innovative solution whereby once
washed, garments can be placed into a unit to be dried and ironed all
in one process. 2006-12-05
. Free Survey Report
Product Design Benchmark
Request your free white paper for the Global Product Design Benchmark
Report covering managing the complexity as product design goes global.
2006-12-04
. Engineering plastics group
adds new market segment
A engineering plastics business unit, part of a Performance Materials
cluster group, adds a fibre and film segment to its existing broad portfolio.
2006-12-04
. Aircraft manufacturers
services unit sold
ThyssenKrupp Services AG buys aircraft manufacturers services unit and
strengthens its materials services business for the aerospace industry.
2006-12-04
. New range of plastics
products for packaging
A British producer of custom made extruded sheet and plastics films introduces
a new range of products for the packaging industry. 2006-12-03
. Photovoltaic
panels JV production
Photovoltaic panels produced by the new joint venture company AVANCIS
will use an innovative film coating and glass processing technology. 2006-12-03
. Microwaveable packaging
soups up container
New packaging format for microwaveable soups includes a plastic injection
moulded container and thermoformed overcap with an extended tab for ease
of opening. 2006-12-03
. Polyethylene business sold
to chemicals group
Eastman's polyethylene and Epolene polymer businesses, related assets
and their ethylene pipeline have been sold to a Chemicals Group from Houston.
2006-12-03
. DuPont selects Rockwell
Automation for PLC and process systems supplier
DuPont selects Rockwell Automation as a global alliance supplier for PLC
and process systems endorsing their longstanding alliance relationship.
2006-12-02
. GE Plastics resin delivers
for healthcare applications
GE Plastics Lexan HPX resin has been selected by PENTAX for exceptional
material strength for molding a specialized video laryngoscope disposable
blade. 2006-12-01
. New tooling tandem clamping
vises
The new tooling line of concentric clamping vises can be applied to rotary
tables, tombstones or can be mounted directly onto the machine table.
2006-12-01
. Water filtration technology
with an ultimate barrier
Woven filter media technology specialist introduces the ultimate barrier
for tertiary, reuse, recovery and process water filtration. 2006-12-01
. Polyurethanes casing
for tool presetters
Versatile polyurethanes instead of metal to manufacture the ergonomically
and moderately priced designed housings for tool presetters. 2006-12-01
. 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
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