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Gerresheimer: New production facility for medical plastic systems in Brazil

12.01.2010 - The Gerresheimer Group has set up a new facility for medical plastic systems in Indaiatuba (Brazil). The plant is to commence operations early in 2010. On the basis of a long-term cooperation agreement with Novo Nordisk, components will be produced with state-of-the-art technology for insulin pen systems...

BASF to raise prices for the plastic Styrolux in Europe

11.01.2010 - With immediate effect BASF will be raising its prices for Styrolux® (SB copolymer) in Europe by 150 Euro per metric ton. This measure is due to the rise in the cost of raw materials, energy and transportation. The main application fields for the plastic Styrolux are transparent food packaging, blister...

Engel: Irene Schwarz turned 80

11.01.2010 - Since the founding the injection moulding manufacturer ENGEL 65 years ago Irene Schwarz (Photo) characterises the company. Irene Schwarz is celebrating her 80th birthday with her family and staff at this time. Born in 1929 Irene Schwarz came to Austria in 1944, where her father Ludwig founded ENGEL...

Dow Europe: Price Increase for PS, ABS, SAN and EPS Grades

08.01.2010 - Effective January 5, 2010, or as contract terms allow, Dow Europe GmbH increases its prices by 170 Euro per metric ton for all general purpose and high impact STYRON™ polystyrene resins, STYRON™ A-TECH™ advanced technology polystyrene resins, MAGNUM™ ABS grades, TYRIL™ SAN grades and SCONAPOR™ EPS grades...

Borealis: Borouge further expands capabilities in China

08.01.2010 - Borouge, a joint-venture between the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Borealis is expanding its marketing, sales and innovation capabilities in Guangzhou and Shanghai, China. Incorporation of Borouge Sales and Marketing Co. Ltd. in Guangzhou Borouge announces the incorporation of Borouge...

Eastman Sues Indorama to Protect IntegRex™ PET Manufacturing Technology

08.01.2010 - Eastman Chemical Company recently filed a lawsuit against Indorama companies located in the United States, Europe, and Thailand in connection with their unauthorized use of IntegRex™ PET manufacturing technology. Eastman developed the IntegRex™ technology for the production of PET, and has protected...

Vinyl Foundation: Michael Kundel new president

07.01.2010 - On 15 December 2009, the Vinyl Foundation board elected Michael Kundel (Photo) as its new President. Michael is CEO of RENOLIT AG, a major PVC converter active in the film and sheet markets. He succeeds Joachim Eckstein who, as planned, handed the seat over to another board member on a rotational basis....

Plastinum: New production line in Emmen

07.01.2010 - Plastinum Polymer Technologies B.V., the municipality of Emmen, N.V. NOM and Emmtec Services B.V. held a joint press conference to announce that Plastinum has opened a new production line for the recycling of post consumer mixed plastic household waste. The opening will generate production capacity...

Quadrant: Specified material for BMW Z4 underbody shielding and wheel arch lining

06.01.2010 - Underbody shielding manufactured by Takeo Automotive Systems and made of SymaLITE® from Quadrant Plastics Composites has now been specified for the BMW Z4 (Photo). The lightweight shielding covers a significant part of the car’s underbody, resulting in an enhancement of its aerodynamics and a more comfortable,...

LyondellBasell to Increase Prices on its PE and PP Products in Europe

04.01.2010 - Effective January 1, LyondellBasell Industries has increased prices on all of its polyethylene and on all of its polypropylene grades by €100 per tonne in Europe. "Escalating feedstock costs have necessitated this price increase," said Anton de Vries, LyondellBasell’s president of Europe, Asia and...

Trevira insolvency: Financing of business operation secured

04.01.2010 - Financing of the transfer of business of the insolvent Trevira Group is secured. This means that continuation of production at all locations is guaranteed in the long term, in good time for the turn of the year and the scheduled transfer of business. “For us this is an important start signal into a...

Gurit: Closing of acquisition of Chinese Suzhou Red Maple Wind Blade Mould

04.01.2010 - Gurit, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-end composite materials and technologies, has closed the transaction announced on December 8, 2009, to acquire Suzhou Red Maple Wind Blade Mould Co. Ltd., Taicang, Jiangsu China, on December 18, 2009 by taking over the entirety of its parent company...

BASF: Name change for Elastogran companies

23.12.2009 - Following the introduction of the BASF corporate brand for European polyurethane sites, the next step is to change the names of Elastogran companies. For instance, Elastogran GmbH with its head offices in Lemförde will be called BASF Polyurethanes GmbH from now on. This is in keeping with a system already...

Celanese Acquires Long-fiber Thermoplastics Business of FACT

23.12.2009 - Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a leading, global chemical company, recently announced the acquisition of the long-fiber reinforced thermoplastics (LFT) business of FACT GmbH (Future Advanced Composites Technology) of Kaiserslautern, Germany, a business unit of The Ravago Group. Completion of the...

RadiciGroup Plastics explores new business opportunities in the NAFTA market

23.12.2009 - As part of its strategy to strengthen its manufacturing and marketing presence in the NAFTA market, RadiciGroup Plastics has confirmed that it has entered into a “stalking horse” Asset Purchase Agreement to acquire the American compounder MDE, subject to a Section 363 bankruptcy auction. The Group is...

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