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. GE Plastics Radiation Shielding
Solutions
GE Plastics introduces a new line of thermoplastics with high specific
gravity that may replace lead in many healthcare applications that call
for radiation shielding. 2007-07-31
. Webster Plastics Achieves ISO Certification
Webster Plastics announces certification of ISO 14001-2004 standards for
use of energy and resources, leading to reduced costs and environmental
impact over time. 2007-07-31
. Polymers products and applications
showcase
Bayer MaterialScience to exhibit a wide range of high-quality polymers
products and applications at Khimia 2007 in Moscow. 2007-07-30
. China Array Plastics Opens New Facility
in Wuhan, China
New China Array Plastics custom-molding facility gives global OEMs high-end
plastics injection molding expertise with engineering and technical support.
2007-07-30
. Packaging redesign focus for ARAL
RPC Verpackungen Kutenholz, Germany has developed packaging for a new
4 litre plastics can for ARAL, part of the BP Group. 2007-07-30
. BASF Intermediates for the Coatings
Industry
Innovative coatings industry brochure provides a detailed overview of
the most important chemical intermediates that BASF offers. 2007-07-30
. Owens Corning to Acquire Reinforcement
and Composites Biz
Joint venture agreement turns into outright acquisition by Owens Corning
for the Reinforcement and Composites business of Saint-Gobain for USD
640 million. 2007-07-29
. GE Plastics Thermoclear Glazing
for Stadiums and Arenas
GE Plastics supplies the roofs of three stadiums under construction for
the UEFA Euro 2008T football championship with Lexan Thermoclear sheet.
2007-07-29
. The REJUVEN8 family of plastics
based on Green Initiative
Less energy usage, reduced greenhouse emissions add to eco advantages
of innovative new family of plastics materials made with NatureWorks Polymer.
2007-07-28
. New Facility for Printing High Definition
Packaging Graphics
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, opens
a new fully automated cylinder engraving and pre-press graphics management
facility. 2007-07-25
. Degussa Specialty Plastics at
K Show
Degussa will be represented with innovative plastics as well as products
for plastics production and processing at the K Show. 2007-07-25
. Cessna Rolls Out Light Sport
Aircraft
Mixing proven technology with innovation the Cessna Model 162 SkyCatcher
Light Sport Aircraft was revealed at the AirVenture Convention. 2007-07-25
. GE Plastics adds Processing Expertise
for Healthcare Packaging
GE Plastics has introduced in-house co-injection blow molding processing
expertise for the healthcare industry. 2007-07-25
. Leading vinyls producer to expand
production
SolVin moves to reap sustainable benefits from dynamic vinyls market by
increasing capacity for the European market. 2007-07-24
. New Rockwell Automation OEM component
kits
Reduce costs and simplify installation with new 15 kV Smart Motor Controller
OEM component kits with stackable power circuit technology from Rockwell
Automation. 2007-07-24
. New Polymers Plant in Moscow Region
Rohm and Haas invests in the construction of a new polymers plant for
emulsions production in the Moscow region of Russia. 2007-07-24
. Advanced plastics for high
performing textiles
Plastics provider Borealis introduces a new series of polypropylene textile
fibre grades that provide high-quality and long-service life for carpets
and upholstery. 2007-07-23
. Weight reduction in automotive applications
Weight reduction is vital in automotive in order to help reduce fuel consumption
and emission levels to meet today's and future standards. 2007-07-21
. Effective flame retardance compounds
for plastics
LANXESS at Utech North America to present its portfolio of effective flame
retardance Phosphorous compounds for plastics and polyurethanes. 2007-07-21
. New polymers dissipate electrostatic
charge
Siemens VDO selected electrostatically dissipative polymers from Ticona
for fuel system use to help prevent static charge build-up. 2007-07-19
. Packaging container offers spice
secure option
Snap Secure pack from RPC, a compact tamper-evident container, is ideal
for packaging of Lions Foods Ltd herbs and spices. 2007-07-19
. BASF plastics ensuring a safe gait
BASF transparent ABS plastics Terlux is the optimum material of choice
for the new neurostimulator rehabilitation aid ActiGait for stroke patients.
2007-07-19
. US vinyl siding manufacturing
acquisition
The Norandex group of the United States, provider of building materials
distribution and vinyl siding manufacturing, has been acquired. 2007-07-19
. Latex helps asphalt roads last
longer
Warm mix asphalt roads can last years longer thanks to Butonal NX 1138
styrene-butadiene latex from BASF and Evotherm technology. 2007-07-19
. New plastics product application
areas at K 2007
Milliken commits to helping the plastics industry deliver the innovations
of tomorrow by opening new doors at the K show. 2007-07-18
. Design Innovation in Plastics Award
2007
Product and engineering design students create excellent ideas for safety
and security, using polymers and high performance plastics from Bayer
MaterialScience. 2007-07-18
. Automotive manufacturer opens Prototype
Development Centre
New centre for automotive manufacturer SEAT SA brings together activities
related to prototype development under one roof. 2007-07-17
. BASF to begin talks to streamline
styrenics division
BASF evaluates strategic options for selected styrenics activities and
repositioning the focus on foams and specialties products. 2007-07-17
. Chemicals group partners with biotech
company
Ciba Specialty Chemicals collaborates with biotechnology company to develop
novel functional surface effects from renewable raw materials. 2007-07-17
. Machine packaging automation biz
increases local presence
Elau significantly strengthens its presence in Scandinavia and the BeNeLux
countries by establishing new packaging automation technology subsidiaries.
2007-07-17
. Thin Film Fluoropolymer Technology
makes a bond
Quadrant CMS develops Thin Film Fluoropolymer Technology to bond thermoplastic
injection moldable materials to a thin film of PTFE. 2007-07-16
. Plastics additives manufacturer
industry focus
Plastics trade fair K2007 to feature Chemtura presenting their new structure
and extended spectrum portfolio of plastics. 2007-07-14
. Packaging innovation honored by
Kooperationspreis
Coordination between partners offering a complete packaging solution of
time temperature indicators wins process innovation prize. 2007-07-13
. Automation helps flooring company
Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture helps floor covering manufacturer
improve equipment reliability and reduce manufacturing downtime by 50
percent. 2007-07-13
. Strike affects leather chemicals
unit
A regional strike in Argentina has interrupted leather chemicals production
at the LANXESS site in Zarate. 2007-07-13
. Chemicals group realigns unit
Rhein Chemie, a wholly owned subsidiary of chemicals group LANXESS, invests
in production facilities and reduction in personnel costs at Mannheim
site. 2007-07-12
. Trelleborg acquires precision seals
and rubber components biz
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has acquired a US distributor of hydraulic
seals and a wide range of customized rubber components products. 2007-07-12
. DSM establishes Biomedical Scientific
Advisory Board
DSM has now decided to establish a Biomedical Scientific Advisory Board
to support the company in its ambitions to become a world leader in biomedical
materials. 2007-07-12
. Futuristic design with LANXESS rubber
material
The Technical Rubber Products business unit of LANXESS seals joints for
the futuristic looking roof structure at Shenyang Olympic Stadium. 2007-07-12
. PMMA Molding Compounds JV Production
for Flat Panel Displays
RAG subsidiary Degussa GmbH today started up a new production facility
for PMMA molding compounds in Taichung, Taiwan, together with its JV partner
Forhouse Corp. 2007-07-12
. LANXESS and DuPont expand joint plastics
production
The two chemical companies LANXESS of Leverkusen and DuPont of Geneva
have expanded their joint venture for the production of plastics. 2007-07-12
. GLS TPEs approved for food packaging
applications
One-stop shopping and greater simplicity for packaging manufacturers with
one family of GLS TPEs for all their food packaging applications. 2007-07-12
. Avanse resins first of its kind polymer
Rohm and Haas announces commercialization of their most advanced waterborne
acrylic latex polymer resins developed for coating structural steel and
concrete surfaces. 2007-07-12
. Goldfire Innovator software provides
innovation platform
Agreement by Leggett with Invention Machine to improve organic growth,
with Goldfire Innovator software, by increasing the focus on product and
technology development. 2007-07-12
. Graphic Packaging and Altivity merger
The merger of Graphic Packaging Corporation and Altivity Packaging brings
together two companies that are highly respected leaders in the packaging
industry. 2007-07-12
. High Performance Plastics Gear Up
At K 2007, DSM Engineering Plastics will demonstrate how Stanyl PA46 is
the material of choice for the production of a wide range of gears. 2007-07-11
. Cessna Launches Light Sport Aircraft
Program
Cessna Aircraft Company to move forward with its Light Sport Aircraft
program and will provide details at the upcoming EAA show. 2007-07-10
. Impressions Packaging Offers
PET Bottles with Molded-In Frost Look
Given the demand for PET bottles having a high-end, frosted-glass look,
Impressions Packaging has added a frosted grade to its PET Glass line.
2007-07-10
. New High Flow Plastics
DSM Engineering Plastics introduces a range of High Flow and High Productivity
plastics, providing significant cost reductions, compared to standard
resins. 2007-07-10
. Headstand Plastics Bottles on the
Up
New headstand squeezy design blow moulded plastics bottles with barrier
protection from RPC Containers respond to market changes. 2007-07-10
. UCD Colorants business sold to NB
Coatings
Rohm and Haas Company has signed a definitive agreement to sell its UCD
Colorants business to NB Coatings of Lansing, Illinois. 2007-07-08
. New oxygen barrier technology for
healthcare packaging and delivery systems
GLS Corporation has announced its upcoming oxygen barrier technology for
healthcare packaging and delivery systems. 2007-07-07
. Anderol ROYCO 800 series lubricants
Anderol, Inc., a global manufacturer of specialty synthetic lubricants,
recently introduced its ROYCO 800 series lubricants at GO-EXPO 2007 in
Canada. 2007-07-06
. Ad Hoc: Constantia Packaging biz
acquisitions update
Constantia Packaging AG increases its share and signs purchase agreement
to acquire a majority interest in Austria Metall AG. 2007-07-06
. Polyurethanes for top mounts,
dike breakwaters, mattresses and car interiors
By using polyurethanes, complex composites can be produced faster, more
cost effectively and with considerably smaller weight. 2007-07-06
. Structural simulation of metals,
reinforced plastics, foams
The Integrative Simulation technique of highly complex metals, plastics
and structural foam parts can be computed more effectively. 2007-07-06
. Design and Packaging at BASF
Plastics pre K 2007 conference
Biodegradable plastics and plastics for packaging based on renewable raw
materials are a constant part of research and development activities at
BASF. 2007-07-06
. BASF Plastics pre K 2007 news conference
Numerous innovations from all engineering plastics segments of BASF at
a pre-K 2007 Trade Press Conference in Germany. 2007-07-05
. New laser marking solution for
paper and packaging
This first non-pigmented solution on the market has no ink or grime at
point of printing and no need for solvents in the packaging line. 2007-07-04
. Arnitel is ideally suited for automotive
applications
The use of Arnitel PB 582-H to replace rubber for automotive parts has
demonstrated cost savings for production and processing as well as weight
reduction. 2007-07-03
. New plastics material for insulating
cables
Plastics solutions provider Borealis, introduces Borcell HE1106, a cutting-edge
high density polyethylene insulation material for the coaxial cable market.
2007-07-03
. BASF plastics business continues
growth path
BASF wants to further expand its strong position in the worldwide plastics
business by firmly focusing its activities on customer and market requirements.
2007-07-03
. Packaging products supplier grabs
award
Supplier Quality Management committee of Hormel Foods recognizes consistent
packaging services and much more from CROWN Closures Americas. 2007-07-02
. Big move in TPU Resins and Films
biz
Bayer MaterialScience aims to be global number one in thermoplastic polyurethanes
resins and films with most recent merger. 2007-07-02
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