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. Promens new plastics moulding factory
Global plastics manufacturer Promens has begun construction on a new state of the art facility in Nitra to primarily provide automotive components, parts and systems. 2008-02-29


. DSM receives grant of US Department of Energy for biotechnology research
Global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company Royal DSM has received a grant from the US Department of Energy for a technical biotechnology research consortium. 2008-02-28

. Big savings for packaging company
Changing to Delcam’s CADCAM software produced huge time savings for Indian packaging manufacturer ASB International. 2008-02-28


. INEOS Polyolefins announces extension of Grangemouth PP and PE
INEOS Polyolefins announces intentions to invest in random copolymer technology at its liquid pool polypropylene unit at Grangemouth, Scotland. 2008-02-28

. Bosch alternator cover made of BASF’s Ultramid plastics
The Bosch alternator cover made of Ultramid A3UG5 LS is a plastics material being used for the first time in automotive parts due to its flame retardant properties. 2008-02-28

. Plastics processors take advantage of new Tech Center from Arburg
Arburg, manufacturer of injection moulding machines for the plastics processing indsutry, opens new technology center in California. 2008-02-27


. Metalworking biz Sandvik Coromant reports fire in Prototype workshop
No persons were injured at a fire in the Prototype workshop at metalworking business unit Sandvik Coromant in Sandviken though the full extent of the damage is still difficult to estimate. 2008-02-27

. SABIC Innovative Plastics to produce reinforced plastics composites in Korea
SABIC Innovative Plastics begins producing long glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites in Chung-Ju, Korea to better serve Asian customers. 2008-02-26

. Korean automotive manufacturer Hyundai increases PowerMILL use
By aiming to make the company one of the world’s five largest automotive manufacturers by 2010, leading Korean automotive manufacturer Hyundai has increased its investment in PowerMILL. 2008-02-26


. LANXESS to build butyl rubber plant
LANXESS, a specialty chemicals manufacturer, plans on constructing a plant for its butyl rubber production business to be located in Singapore adding some 200 new jobs. 2008-02-26

. China Array Plastics Showcases New Thermoplastic Applications for First Time at Show
Growing full service plastics injection molder to feature new components molded from polysulfone and polycarbonate at ChinaPlas 2008. 2008-02-25

. Bombardier CSeries aircraft gets green light
Bombardier announces approval to proceed with the optimized CSeries aircraft family offering formal sales proposals to airline customers with the latest technological advancements. 2008-02-25

. Polycarbonate Sheet Meets Hurricane Standards
Spartech’s Sungard ultra weatherable, high impact polycarbonate sheet meets the nation’s toughest building standard for hurricane zones. 2008-02-23

. Polyurethane composite lightens the load for stage crews
Using compression molding for lightweight stage sections, a Polyurethane sandwich composite from Bayer MaterialScience is lightening the load for stage crews. 2008-02-23

. LANXESS to meet plastics and rubber chemicals demand in Europe
LANXESS opens new distribution HQ in Bratislava, Slovakia to meet the growing demands for high tech plastics and rubber chemicals in the region. 2008-02-23

. Polystyrene plastics for beverage bottles an inexpensive alternative
Plastics beverage bottles manufacturer ALPLA along with BASF's impact resistant polystyrene result in a packaging alternative for milk and yoghurt. 2008-02-22




. ELAU good timing for packaging machine design technology
ELAU strengthens its presence offering the right technology at the right time for innovative packaging machine design in Switzerland. 2008-02-22

. Radici Invests in Plastics and Fibers South American Ops
RadiciGroup invests in growth opportunities for their Brazilian Group companies in the fields of nylon and acrylic yarn, engineering plastics, copolymers and elastomers. 2008-02-22


. RFTrax solution helps chemical and petrochemical shippers improve safety
Asset Management Platform from RFTrax helps chemical and petrochemical shippers monitor and track the location and status of tank railcars. 2008-02-21

. Packaging containers from RPC provide premuium foodservice jars
Where consistently premium quality food is a must, RPC Containers Corby supplies the famous Loyd Grossman brand with a durable foodservice packaging format. 2008-02-21

. Plastics masterbatch leader promotes from within
The leading independent producer of color and additive masterbatches for the plastics industry, Ampacet, taps Paul Greisinger for a promotion. 2008-02-21

. Polystyrene packaging - No more sleeve cup line for beverages
Polystyrene packaging with Altra cups are extremely versatile and work well for both hot and cold beverages, allowing retailers to use one cup for all drinks. 2008-02-20

. igus plastics cable carriers biz introduces new linear unit
igus, a leading developer of plastics cable carriers, bearings and continuous flex cables, has unveiled a new maintenance free linear guide unit for format adjustments. 2008-02-20



. Metso acquires Mitsubishi paper machinery technology biz
Metso Paper and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have reached an agreement under which their paper machinery technology will be transferred to Metso Finland and Japan. 2008-02-19

. MAN wins image ranking of best truck brand in Germany
Germany’s fleet decision makers confirm that the MAN Nutzfahrzeuge Group has the best reputation among all truck manufacturers. 2008-02-19



. Chemicals biz focuses on specialty pigments for the coatings industry
The Functional Chemicals business unit of Lanxess to showcase its specialty pigments portfolio for the coatings industry at Interlakokraska. 2008-02-18

. Chimes Aviation orders 20 piston aircraft at Show
At the Singapore Airshow, the Chimes Aviation Academy has placed orders for twenty 172 Skyhawk single engine piston aircraft. 2008-02-18

. New deburring and finishing technology from Extrude Hone
The new CoolPulse 200T innovative electrolytic deburring and polishing machine from Extrude Hone performs various key funtions for an all in one finishing process. 2008-02-17

. Plastics make their mark in agricultural engineering
The automotive and commercial vehicles industry is continuing to move away from sheet steel in bodywork parts to the use of high performance plastics. 2008-02-16

. Sidel to showcase innovative packaging solutions at Interpack
Sidel, one of the world’s top suppliers of beverage lines and packaging equipment, to unveil new innovations safeguarding health and the environment. 2008-02-16

. Automotive engine coolant from BASF passes another quality test
BASF's Glysantin engine coolant protection keeps pace with the constantly growing demands of modern automotive engineering and proves itself again in extended testing. 2008-02-15



. Tips and Tricks for Job Searching
Here are some tips and tricks for job searching that contain some information that may be new to assisting you in locating a better position. 2008-02-14

. New RPC bottle packaging assists Florena's natural experience
RPC provides attractive packaging of high transparent PP and PET bottles for the relaunch of Florena's product line of shower gels and bubble baths. 2008-02-14

. Bayer an industrial partner in the nanotechnology sector
At nanotech 2008 the world’s largest and most high-profile exhibition for nanotechnology, Bayer to focus on the boom market for nano-applications in the Asia-Pacific region. 2008-02-14

. Plastics Machine Maker Arburg's New Mexican Ops at Plastimagen
Injection moulding machines manufacturer for plastics processing, Arburg, new Mexican subsidiary to feature medical technology and in-mould labelling applications. 2008-02-13

. BASF Carbon Balance for Climate Protection
BASF is the world’s first company to present a comprehensive carbon balance for its operations saving three times more greenhouse gas emissions for climate protection. 2008-02-12


. Chemtura Raises Prices on Polymer Additives for Rubber Industry
Chemtura Corporation will increase prices on a range of its polymer additives used primarily in the rubber industry. 2008-02-12

. Valmet Automotive quality award winner Timo Tanskanen
The interim Valmet Automotive quality award from the internal customer has been given to Timo Tanskanen, an expert of roofs, sealings and window glass fits of open cars. 2008-02-11

. Atlas Copco wins major order in Qatar for world’s largest aluminum plant
Atlas Copco has been awarded a turnkey contract to supply the complete compressed air system for Qatalum, which will become the world’s largest primary aluminum plant. 2008-02-10

. Ciba chemicals, plastics, coatings, water, paper sectors sales up
Ciba specialty chemicals, plastics, coatings, water and paper treatment sectors report 2007 sales increases and expects higher 2008 growth results. 2008-02-10

. Kennametal Taps Provide a Quantum Leap for CNC Machine Tools
New solid carbide taps from Kennametal for tapping steels, and other non ferrous materials provide a quantum leap in CNC machine tools for rigid or synchronous tapping. 2008-02-10

. Philips CT Scanner to Help Save Population of Koalas
Philips CT scanner helps diagnose fatal fungal disease associated with eucalyptus for the population of Koalas in Australia. 2008-02-10


. Quadrant Plastics Divisions Report Improved Results
The Quadrant High Performance Plastics and Plastic Composites and Cable Protection Systems divisions reported 2007 sales slightly higher. 2008-02-09

. Kennametal Dodeka Face Mills Offer Maximum Milling Performance
Dodeka inserts and cutters from Kennametal deliver higher cutting speeds and feed rates along with extended tool life for demanding face milling applications. 2008-02-08

. RPC Turns Interpack Stand Into Ideal Packaging Environment
RPC says that the Interpack stand will provide the ideal environment for the Group’s latest innovations in rigid plastics packaging. 2008-02-08



. Every job seeker fears salary negotiations
Here are some tips in the hiring process regarding important salary negotiating skills to consider once you are getting interview requests from employers. 2008-02-08

. Energy efficient window frame profiles and thermoplastic reinforcements
aluplast and BASF jointly present energy efficient window frame profiles with thermoplastic reinforcements, presently the best combination of thermal insulation and cost effectiveness for window systems. 2008-02-08

. New Mill-Turn Machine for Tooling Services Division
Delcam has added a WFL mill turn machine with a three metre working capacity to the range of equipment in its Tooling Services Division. 2008-02-07


. ThyssenKrupp Elevator moves into former Barcelona bullring
ThyssenKrupp confirms orders for 13 elevators and 25 escalators for the city landmark Las Arenas bullring in Barcelona which is being converted into a shopping and leisure center. 2008-02-07

. Rubber Plant Manager and Quality Assurance Manager/Director job opportunities
Excellent job opportunities for both a Plant Manager and Quality Assurance Manager/Director with a high output rubber, elastomer molding plant in the USA. Bilingual is helpful. 2008-02-07

. Polycarbonate Films in Medical Packaging
Makrofol polycarbonate films from Bayer MaterialScience AG have established themselves as a material of choice for medical packaging because of their high transparency. 2008-02-06

. Cessna Announces Key Suppliers for Citation Columbus Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Company revealed at a press conference details of the recently announced large cabin, intercontinental aircraft, the Model 850 Citation Columbus. 2008-02-06

. LANXESS specialty chemicals group presents newly developed colored pigments
The specialty chemicals group LANXESS is presenting the latest pigments for the coloration of construction materials at the Ulmer Betontage trade fair. 2008-02-06

. Portfolio of thermoplastic polyurethanes extended for the automotive industry
Bayer MaterialScience acquires a method for the mass production of thermoplastic polyurethanes molded skins for automotive instrument panels. 2008-02-06

. Large cabin intercontinental aircraft added to Citation jets line
Cessna Aircraft Company announces it will proceed with developing a large cabin, intercontinental aircraft to add to the top of its line of Citation business jets. 2008-02-05

. SABIC Innovative Plastics Thermoformed Sheet for More Compact Medical Equipment
BrightSpeed CT scanner from GE Healthcare using SABIC Innovative Plastics Cycoloy Sheet helps hospitals optimize space and enhance patient experience. 2008-02-05

. Chemtura launches new antiwear additives for lubricants
Naugalube 810 additives from Chemtura are oil soluble and can be used in lubricants to provide antiware protection while meeting low phosphorus requirements. 2008-02-05

. Bosch automotive steering angle sensor made of high speed plastics
New filigree automotive steering angle sensor components made by Bosch using Ultradur High Speed Plastics are modified with a special nanoadditive. 2008-02-04

. SABIC Innovative Plastics Helps Multigon Design Device to Detect Brain Injuries
A new portable Transcranial Doppler device from Multigon featues a polycarbonate-based material infused with stainless steel fibers from SABIC Innovative Plastics. 2008-02-03


. Chemicals Group Solvay divests Caprolactones unit
Solvay receives European commission antitrust clearance to sell its Caprolactones business to Perstorp, a specialty chemicals group of Sweden. 2008-02-03

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. Chemicals producer Chemtura sells Fluorochemicals biz
Specialty chemicals manufacturer Chemtura sells Fluorochemicals business unit and the El Dorado, Arkansas production facility to DuPont for an undisclosed amount. 2008-02-03

. Plastics industry leader to head KraussMaffei IMM division
A leader in the plastics industry, Dr Karlheinz Bourdon, will take over as managing director of the Injection Moulding Machinery division of KraussMaffei Technologies. 2008-02-03

. Mini plastics bearing is light and resilient
Igus now offers a highly resilient, self-aligning plastics bearing with a wall thickness of just 3 mm which is a diameter half that of the standard model. 2008-02-02

. Aviation Association gets involved in VLJs and the EU air traffic system
A forum regarding safety and future operations of Very Light Jets in European airspace involves the EBAA, manufacturers and operators. 2008-02-02

. Textron Showcases Robust Products and Services at Golf Industry Show
Textron Inc is showcasing its robust line up of products and services at the Golf Industry Show in Orlando, Florida this week. 2008-02-02

. Streamlining of service areas linked to butyl rubber production
LANXESS launches efficiency program for Canadian site of Sarnia with a relocation of the technical rubber production to France and a reduction of around 270 positions. 2008-02-01

. Toray to Start High Barrier Films Business in Europe
Toray to establish a new company in France for the local production of OPP high barrier metalized films with annual capacity of 20,000 tons in 2010. 2008-02-01

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