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 Polymer
Technology Company Appoints New MD
Smithers
Rapra, the polymer testing, research and consulting company, has promoted
sales and technology director Michael Day to become its managing director,
with immediate effect. |
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Trexel
To Exhibit New Advancements at FAKUMA 2008
 Series
III technology for precision parts, long glass fiber technology for
dimensional stability and Variotherm System technology for excellent
surface appearance will be highlights of Trexel stand. |
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 High-Flow Polyamide 66 Provides flexural strength and low-temperature
impact resistance for automotive components
'Competitively
Priced' Compound Is Used for Intricate or Multi-Cavity Parts like
Fasteners and for Engine Cradle Nests that Need Outstanding
Low-Temperature Toughness |
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Borealis
announces softening of net profit in the 2nd quarter of 2008
 Borealis reports net profit of
€71 million
for the 2nd quarter and €201 million for the first half of 2008 |
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 PolyOne
to Feature Expanded Portfolio at Fakuma
PolyOne will be
exhibiting its latest colorants, additives, engineered materials, services &
solutions at Fakuma. |
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 EuPC
points up materials innovation opportunities
"Opportunities abound for European
converters to be innovative’", said Alexandre Dangis at the conclusion of an
EuPC conference held recently on ‘New Applications, Market Trends and Needs
In Innovative Polymers’’. |
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 Food
hoses that lighten the load
Innovative rubber hoses crop up everywhere in the food industry.
Whether used for transferring milk from farm to factory, for washing
down food production areas or for filling barrels with wine,
food-use hoses play a key role in the production of virtually
everything we eat or drink. |
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A High Performance Polymer As a Substitute for Metal
 VESTAMID®
HTplus has been specially developed as a substitute for metal in
classic metal applications. VESTAMID® HTplus is a
polyphthalamide (PPA) based semicrystalline material that is
stable at high temperatures; it offers an excellent
price-performance ratio.
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 Rhodia
Polyamide announces a temporary surcharge for Nylon 6.6
products to compensate for exceptional Butadiene crisis situation
Availability of Butadiene recently worsened due to worldwide
suppliers’ shortage which led to unexpected price increases.
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 Listgrove
and Scott Bader cultivate HR partnership
Two leading
lights of the British Plastics Federation have been working
together to find the best possible fit between people talent and
one of most unique, inspirational polymer-based companies in the
world. |
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 Momentive Introduces Clear LSR Products
Momentive
Performance Materials have introduced the breakthrough LSR7000 series, a
family of highly transparent liquid silicone rubbers (LSR). |
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INTERPLAS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
On-line
visitor registration for Interplas 2008 is now open at
www.interplas-expo.co.uk
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