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Expert Systemtechnik: New CNC-cutter

03.09.2010 - The cutEXPERT ecocam is a new developed single-ply-cutter with a very compact and high-end cutter head. The cutter is equipped with an interchangeable cutting tool in order to use either an oscillation knife, a drag knife, a driven wheel knife, a milling or a punching tool. The Expert-CAM-software controls...

Coperion – Integrated Degassing Solutions at K 2010

03.09.2010 - Twin Screw Side Degassing – Higher Output, Better Quality and Lower Costs When compounding and processing polymers degassing processes frequently play an important, but often undervalued role. The ZS-EG twin screw degassing unit presented by Coperion GmbH, Stuttgart/Germany, formerly Werner & Pfleiderer,...

LANXESS: Focusing on lightweight construction

02.09.2010 - The LANXESS Semi-Crystalline Products (SCP) business unit is taking part in the joint stand of the Ministry for Economic Affairs, SMEs and Energy of North Rhine-Westphalia at Composite Europe 2010 in Essen. “This trade fair is regarded as one of the key events for all application sectors of the composite...

C. H. Erbslöh: A complete range of additives from a single source

02.09.2010 - The distributor C. H. Erbslöh Europe SE will present its broad portfolio of additives and modifiers for plastics and rubbers from internationally-renowned producers at K2010. Highlights of the company’s exhibit will include modifiers from DuPont, bio-based polyols, processing aids and plasticizers from...

Lucintel: Cutting edge decision support services

02.09.2010 - Lucintel is a global management consulting and market research firm for chemicals & materials , energy, aerospace, marine, construction, consumer goods, industry, pipe & tanks. Lucintel provides cutting edge decision support services that help clients make critical decisions with greater speed, insight...

Ashland to increase UPR and VER resin and gelcoat prices for EMEA

01.09.2010 - Ashland Performance Materials, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), is increasing the price of its complete portfolio of unsaturated polyester resins (UPR), vinyl ester resins (VER) and gelcoats sold in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by 50 euros per ton effective Sept. 1, or at...

Borealis announces changes in Film & Fibre and Moulding Business leadership

01.09.2010 - Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, announces the promotion of Wim Roels, previously responsible for the Moulding business as Vice President, to Senior Vice President for the Business Unit Film & Fibre, effective August 1, 2010. Thierry Chevrier, coming from BASF,...

Lamilux: New type of GRP material for sandwich facings

31.08.2010 - The industry is increasingly backing sophisticated composites for the lightweight construction of commercial vehicles. They must be stable, light and very durable in order to meets the requirements of weight reduction and longevity while focusing on energy-efficient and sustainable mobility. With the...

Cereplast, Inc. Strikes Deal with RI.ME. Masterbatch to Supply Bioplastics Resins for European Market

30.08.2010 - Multi-Million Dollar Contract Calls for Cereplastto Begin Shipments in September Cereplast, Inc. (NASDAQ: CERP) ("Cereplast," or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, compostable and sustainable plastics, announced recently that it has entered into a multi-million dollar...

LyondellBasell Starts up New Hostalen ACP HDPE Plant in Münchsmünster

30.08.2010 - LyondellBasell has successfully started up a new 320 KT per year Hostalen Advanced Cascade Process (ACP) high density polyethylene (HDPE) plant at Münchsmünster, Germany. The Münchsmünster HDPE plant enhances LyondellBasell’s flexibility to supply advanced HDPE grades to customers in Europe and the...

EuPR: SRI Consulting publishes unwise PET's carbon footprint report

27.08.2010 - On the 9th August SRI Consulting has released a study stating that “disposing of bottles in landfill generates a lower carbon footprint than recycling or incineration”. The reports also states that waste “shipping distances are not footprint critical”. According to EuPR the report published by SRI...

LANXESS sponsors largest European chemistry congress

27.08.2010 - Experts present innovations and research results Specialty chemicals group LANXESS is taking part in the 3rd EuCheMS Chemistry Congress, the largest of its kind in Europe, which is being held in Nuremberg from August 29 to September 2, 2010. The company is one of the main sponsors of the event, whose...

Ashland to increase pressure-sensitive adhesives prices for EMEA

25.08.2010 - Ashland Performance Materials, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), is increasing the price of Aroset™ pressure-sensitive adhesives sold in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), by 10 percent effective Sept. 1, or at the earliest possible time depending on individual customer contracts....

WRAP reports positive outlook for UK recycled plastic industry

23.08.2010 - The growth in plastics recycling can play a key role in driving the green economy according to a new report published recently by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme). The latest market situation report on plastics identifies the key developments in the UK markets for recovered plastic since...

Evonik: Price Increase for Carbon Black Pigments and Pigment Preparations

23.08.2010 - The Inorganic Materials Business Unit of Evonik Industries is increasing prices for carbon black pigments and pigment preparations by 5% to 9% depending on product and region. The price increase will be effective as of October 1, 2010. Evonik is one of the world´s largest producers of carbon black...

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