DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions announces commercial availability of new 0.9-mm (35-mil) DuPont SentryGlas clear interlayer for use in making strong, protective windows, doors and safety-glazed building elements.
LyondellBasell Launches New-Generation PE Adhesive Resin used in Steel Pipe External Coatings.
Injection moulding for energy savers: KraussMaffei launches the new electric AX series at the Fakuma 2008.
With a motto of "Energise your future" the Austrian manufacturer of injection moulding machines, Engel, is exhibiting at Fakuma Friedrichshafen from 14 to 18 October. Energy optimised, powerful machine designs are the focus of this year`s trade fair presentation: the highlight is the new Engel duo 500 pico - a compact variant of the tried-and-trusted Engel duo large scale machine series. Besides this Engel will be presenting three fully electric machines and the Engel e-victory hybrid machine.
At Fakuma 2008, Rapid Granulator AB will launch its newly developed 100 Series granulators together with the latest addition to its range of ?open-hearted` granulators, the 600 Series.
Wittmann has introduced a comprehensive testing program to establish energy ratings for their Drymax dry air dryers. The familiar topic of energy efficiency and energy savings is commonly put forth by many suppliers as a sales argument but what are their claims really based on and can they be substantiated? After several years of research, Wittmann has developed a standardized rating method based on stringent test conditions that provide repeatable results for the actual energy use.
INEOS Polyolefins announces the launch of Eltex MED LDPE, a range of polyolefins grades dedicated to meet the exacting and long-term requirements of Medical and Pharmaceutical Packaging applications. These products are produced at the Bamble (Norway) polyolefins site.
Ticona Engineering Polymers introduced a new Hostaform long glass fiber acetal copolymer (POM) that delivers better performance than standard reinforced thermoplastic polymers. Ticona designed this long glass reinforced fiber POM to become the industry`s choice of material in a variety of structural applications such as automotive, appliances and gears.
Borealis introduces innovative solutions for bottles, caps and closures and film applications at Plastpol 2008 in Poland.
Huhtamaki`s BioWare range has been extended to include bio-coated paperboard packaging for ice cream and chilled dairy products such as yogurt.
Nordson Introduced new application technologies and product solutions at Interpack 2008.
Sidel introduces the FlexLine at Interpack 2008. FlexLine is the first bottling line dedicated to producing ultralight water bottles at high speeds. This environmentally-friendly technology paves the way for mass production of these types of bottles.
