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Quadrant EPP announces price increases as per 1.9.2008

26.08.2008 - Quadrant EPP (www.quadrantplastics.com), the world´s leading manufacturer of engineering plastics in stock shapes (rod, plate, tube) for machining, has announced an additional price increase within Europe of 3- 10%, depending on the product area. Luca Carabelli, commercial director Europe, commented:...

Huntsman: Price increases for certain thermoplastic polyurethanes in Europe, Africa, The Middle East and the Indian subcontinent

25.08.2008 - Effective October 1, 2008, or as early as contracts allow, Huntsman Corporation (NYSE:HUN, www.huntsman.com) will increase the price of its IROGRAN®, KRYSTALGRAN® and KRYSTALFLEX® thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU) in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent by between five and 15...

Hekuma is boosting competence in automation by its new high-speed robot HEKU 3 at the Fakuma 2008

25.08.2008 - During the Fakuma trade show Hekuma GmbH (www.hekuma.com) will be exhibiting their capability as a technology leader in the field of high-speed automation systems with their newest robot – the HEKU 3. The new robot, dynamically demonstrating its capabilities, will be on display in hall B3 stand 3109....

Ferromatik Milacron: Seven Injection Molding Machines from Standard to High-end at Fakuma 2008

22.08.2008 - At the Fakuma 2008 Ferromatik Milacron (www.ferromatik.com) presents a total of seven injection molding machines, four of which will be seen on the own booth B3-3203 and three on the booths of partners. From the standard machine range the two new special models, the BASE-TEC and the ELEKTRA selection,...

Polymer-Chemie: Expanded compounding activities - Polymer Group aims for the 200,000 tonnes mark

21.08.2008 - The Polymer Group continues to expand its role in the European compounding market. Based on an expected compounding volume of 180,000 tonnes in 2008, it now plans to reach the 200,000 tonnes mark in 2009 for the first time in its history. Reflected in this output are the joint efforts of the parent...

DuPont: DuPont Introduces New, Thinner SentryGlas®

21.08.2008 - DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions (www.dupont.de) announces commercial availability of new 35-mil (0.9-mm) DuPont™ SentryGlas® clear interlayer for use in making strong, protective windows, doors and safety-glazed building elements. Originally launched in 60- and 90-mil (1.52- and 2.28-mm) thicknesses,...

Gneuss: New Polymer Melt Evacuation Technology MRS

21.08.2008 - A new, patented technology for the evacuation or degassing of polymer melt, the Multi Rotation System MRS will be presented from Gneuß Kunststofftechnik GmbH (www.gneuss.com) for the first time at the Fakuma 2008. Thanks to its patented multiple screw section, the MRS makes a very large area available...

Grahame Leach joins Ermafa Technologies GmbH

20.08.2008 - Grahame Leach (Photo) rejoins the Ermafa (www.ermafa.com) team as Regional Sales Director, responsible for international sales throughout the world. Mr. Leach obtained his degree in Polymer Chemistry & Technology at Loughborough University in the UK. Since then he has worked extensively in the plastics...

Chemtura increases prices on flame retardants for polyuretane cushioning

19.08.2008 - Effective 18th August 2008, or as contract terms allow, Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM, www.chemtura.com) increases prices on its range of flame retardants used in polyurethane cushioning by $0.30/lb in all regions. Specific product lines affected are: • Firemaster® 550/552 • Firemaster®...

BASF takes a further step in the divestment of its styrenic activities

19.08.2008 - Styrenics business to be reorganized in new BASF Group companies BASF (www.basf.com) is continuing the divestment process of its global styrenic business and plans to reorganize the business into new subsidiaries as appropriate. The new companies are expected to be established in January 2009. Styrenic...

SKZ: 'Geosynthetics Asia 2008', Shanghai Managing 'CE-Mark'

19.08.2008 - At the exposition "Geosynthetics Asia 2008" in June in Shanghai/PR China, SKZ offered a detailed service about geosynthetics. Numerous visitors inquired news about CE-marking of products which shall be launched on European markets. Supporting the quality control of products was also one important...

Chemson: Newly Constituted Board

18.08.2008 - Following the acquisition of the Shares of Chemson Polymer-Additive AG (www.chemson.com) through Buy_out Central Europe II, the strategic and operational orientation of the market leader in stabilizers is further secured. The management of Chemson Polymer - Additive AG has thus been re-organised to...

LANXESS to move Group headquarters to Cologne

15.08.2008 - Specialty chemicals company LANXESS AG (www.lanxess.com) plans to move its headquarters from Leverkusen to Cologne. Relocation is to be completed by 2011. LANXESS will now begin discussions with the city of Cologne to identify possible sites.“LANXESS is today a well-positioned and globally successful...

DuPont Engineering Polymers adjusts European sales & marketing structure to reflect global polymer market

15.08.2008 - DuPont Engineering Polymers (EP, www.dupont.com) has realigned its European organizational and geographical structure to reflect the increasingly global nature of its business. The changes form part of the business’ overall business strategy to deliver value to its customers through innovation, product...

Coperion: Two compounding lines for POM delivered to China

13.08.2008 - Coperion Werner & Pfleiderer GmbH & Co. KG (www.coperion.com) has delivered its two so far biggest compounding lines for polyoxymethylene (POM) to a company in the eastern part of China. Having been put into service in May of this year, the compounding lines are used for the compounding, degassing,...

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