Plastics Engineering articles from April 2002

Plastics Engineering archives from April 2002

From Plastics Engineering.(Plastics Engineering magazine's new design)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Welcome to the redesigned and editorially re-formatted Plastics Engineering magazine. You'll notice a different look for PE. We have been working with our contract printer, Quebecor Printing's Pendell Inc., in redesigning the magazine with one...

Golf carts sport plastic tops. (Plastics Applications).(Coextruded plastic sheet has sturdy construction)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... For the tops of their aftermarket golf carts, Primex Plastics Corp. (Oakwood, Ga.) and Piper Plastics (Orlando, Fla.) sought materials that would provide sturdy construction coupled with attractive appearance. Bayer Plastics recommended...

PPA serves hard time, resisting degradation. (Plastics Applications).(Polyphthalamide has superior corrosion resistance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... BP Amoco Polymer reports that, after seven years and 85,000 miles of actual vehicle use, a Dodge Neon 2.0-liter thermostat housing molded from BP's Amodel PPA (polyphthalamide) showed no measurable changes--no dimensional variations, no surface...

Water-detection system is buoyed by acetal. (Plastics Applications).(FloLogic plastic water shutoff valve)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... A water-detection system that can protect homes from water damage by automatically shutting off excessive flow (caused, for example, by ruptured water lines) relies heavily on parts made from a BASF acetal copolymer. Manufactured by FloLogic,...

Teflon-coated roof affords sunlit comfort. (Plastics Applications).(DuPont Teflon fluoropolymer resins used for stadium roof)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Home to the Houston Texans (an expansion team in the National Football League), the Harris County Stadium features a translucent, retractable fabric roof made with DuPont Teflon fluoropolymer resins. The material, Ultralux architectural...

Copolyester fills dental display needs. (Plastics Applications).(Transparent dental box)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Chosen by Bien-Air SA, of Bienne, Switzerland, for its new "dental box" for the display of dental equipment, Eastman Chemical Company's Eastar copolyester is said to provide a "comprehensive design solution" that addresses aesthetic,...

IBM laptop is both durable and "green". (Plastics Applications).(ThinkPad Series A Notebook has eco-conforming resins for durability and impact resistance)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Selected by IBM for use in its ThinkPad Series A Notebook, Cycoloy resins from GE Plastics are eco-conforming resins said to provide the durability/impact resistance required to make the new laptop conveniently portable. Moreover, according to...

Low-friction polymer helps surgeons find the way. (Plastics Applications).(New olefin elastomer used for InstaTrak 3500 headset)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Visualization Technology's InstaTrak 3500 headset, part of a new system used for surgical navigation during endoscopic sinus procedures, uses a new olefin elastomer from Foster Corp. for the earpieces. In this role, the SEP low-friction olefin...

TPVs get go-ahead from automakers. (Plastics Applications).(NexPrene thermoplastic vulcanizates approved for use as auto parts)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Thermoplastic Rubber Systems, Inc., (TRS) has announced that several of its NexPrene grades of thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs) have been approved by both Ford Motor Co. and DaimlerChrysler for use in injection-molded, extruded, or blow-molded...

Industrial computing platform. (Computer Hardware & Software).(New system has industrial control and communications applications)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Powered by a 1.2-GHz Pentium III processor with 133-MHz front-side bus, the new Ndl200 from Computer Dynamics is described as a powerful computing platform for a variety of processor-intensive industrial-control and communications applications....

Program boosts efficiency of time & motion studies. (Computer Hardware & Software).(AccuStudy software program is faster and more accurate)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... The new AccuStudy software program for time-and-motion study represents a dramatic improvement over the old clipboard and stopwatch method, says the manufacturer, Advanced Time Studies. Requiring no preparation time to begin a study, AccuStudy...

Moving up to version 9.(Mastercam CAD/CAM software. Version 9 product upgrades)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... CNC Software announces Version 9 upgrades to Mastercam CAD/CAM software. Version 9 products include (but are not limited to) the following. * Mastercam Mill--Version 9 is said to deliver high-speed pocketing and increased machining options...

RTD modules; strain gauge module. (Computer Hardware & Software).(New dual-channel input modules)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... National Instruments (NI) announces new modules for its FieldPoint distributed I/O system. With the FP-RTD-PT100-3 and FP-RTDPTl00-4 dual-channel input modules, users can integrate low-channel counts of RTD (resistance temperature...

Process calibrator software offers expanded support. (Computer Hardware & Software).(Calibrates temperature, pressure, voltage, current, resistance, and frequency)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Fluke has updated its 744 Series process calibrator software. Version 2.1 expands the calibrator's support of HART (highly addressable remote transducer) transmitters to five more commonly used instruments from Rosemount, Endress+Hauser, and...

DMC Data Acquisition. (Computer Hardware & Software).(Endura-Tec Systems Corp., dynamic mechanical characterization, software, and WinTest Software Controls Training CD)(Product Announcement)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... For use with EnduraTec's ELF (ElectroForce) Series DMC (dynamic mechanical characterization) test system, new DMC Data Acquisition Software is said to maximize the user's capability to measure the viscoelastic properties of elastomers,...

CAD/CAM for tooling: The next generation. (Computer Hardware & Software).(Cimatron Technologies Inc., Cimatron B, software)(advertisement)(Product Announcement)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Cimatron Technologies, a subsidiary of Cimatron, Ltd., has announced the North American launch of Cimatron B, its "new-generation" CAD/CAM software for the tooling industry. The Windows-based software is said to handle every stage of the design...

Training in moldmaking & design. (Briefs).(A. Routsis Associates Inc., CD-ROM training series)(advertisement)(Product Announcement)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... A. Routsis Associates, Inc., has released an interactive CD-ROM training series on Mold Design and Moldmaking that familiarizes participants with the many aspects of tool design and construction, and presents the latest technological...

"Human factors" simplify FEA. (Briefs).(Algor Inc., finite element method software)(advertisement)(Product Announcement)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Algor has announced a "human factors" initiative to optimize its FEA software by improving ease of use and reducing the time it takes to perform FEA analyses. The first release based on this initiative provides more guidance and support to...

Flat-faced industrial monitor. (Briefs).(Nortech Engineering Inc., CFM1910)(advertisement)(Product Announcement)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The CFM1910, a 19-inch "pure flat" industrial CRT monitor from Nortech Engineering, is said to have a maximum resolution of 1600 X 1200 @ 75 Hz and 0.20-mm dot pitch, providing a vibrant image along with reduced glare. And, since the CFM110...

Touch-screen operator panel. (Briefs).(Process Control Corp., EXT Series)(advertisement)(Product Announcement)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Process Control reports that its new EXT Series operator interface control panel provides a central operator point, enabling it to monitor and control an "unlimited" number of gravimetric blenders and Gravitrol extrusion and line speed control...

Rapid prototyping, Rapid tooling. (Cover Feature).
April 1, 2002... The technology of rapid prototyping and rapid tooling is the short cut between a creative idea and its end-product reality, and the influence of this technology on design and manufacturing processes is steadily growing. More prototype-building...

Lipid emulsions won't crack this resin. (Materials).(B. Braun Medical Inc., Bayer Corporation Plastics Business Group; Makrolon Rx-1805 polycarbonate)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The materials used to manufacture infusion systems, which make it possible to deliver to seriously ill patients the precise amounts of medicines and nourishment they need, come into direct contact with blood and intravenous fluid products and...

Thinner liner for the fridge. (Materials).(Dow Chemical Co., Styron A-Tech 1170)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... A resin for extruded and thermoformed refrigerator liners, Styron A-Tech 1170, has been introduced by Dow Plastics. Refrigerator liners are typically constructed of three layers: a styrenic alloy barrier that protects the liner's core from...

Strengthening the bond for hard-soft parts. (Materials).(Kraiburg Corp., Ticona, acetal copolymer and thermoplastic elastomer combination)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... A specially crafted combination of acetal copolymer and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) makes it possible for injection molders to overmold soft surfaces onto acetal. The combination, Ticona says, overcomes acetal's inherent lubricity to form a...

Higher light transmittance for outdoor applications. (Materials).(New light-diffusing acrylic molding)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... The most recent addition to the Acrylite Plus compound product line, Acrylite Plus "zdf" impact light-diffusing acrylic molding and extrusion compound, is intended for outdoor light fixtures, panels, displays, and point-of-purchase...

Quicker post-cure time cuts costs. (Materials).(Tecnoflon fluoroelastomer products for industrial applications)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Ausimont has announced that a new family of Tecnoflon fluoroelastomers, the HS family, has been added to. its line of product offerings. While suitable for the same range of industrial applications as previous families of Tecnoflon...

Wash and Reuse. (Materials).(Washable ESD Sheet has high-impact polystyrene core)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... The washing, consistency, and cleanliness problems traditionally associated with antistat surfactant-treated ESD (electrostatic safe discharge) packaging have been eliminated, says Noveon, by its Washable ESD Sheet (X5135). Coextruded with...

Improved lines of communication. (Materials).(New plastic used for heavy telecommunications cable loads, meets global flame retardant standards)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Visible overhead profile and channel systems that carry heavy telecommunications cable loads are routed throughout many manufacturing facilities and offices. The fiber and wire enclosed in the systems must be protected from damage and kept free...

Expanding choices in angioplasty balloons. (Materials).(New medical products)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Advanced Polymers is expanding its medical product lines with angioplasty balloons in a variety of materials and in a variety of sizes with added features and benefits required by industry users. Custom and stock (available in more than 30...

Century 3+ RingExtruder. (Extra Impact).(Alternative to twin screw extruder)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... The innovative design of the Century 3+ RingExtruder is now offered in the Americas. This unique extruder conquers the physical and technological limitations of the twin screw extruder. Call to discuss your application needs and/or schedule a...

Double your sample throughput! (Extra Impact).(Rosand capillary rheometers )(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Rosand Flowmaster Capillary Rheometer offers greater efficiency and accuracy. Polymer testing labs are now able to double their sample analysis throughput with the RH7 and RH2000 series of Rosand capillary rheometers by Bohlin Instruments....

Non-destructive materials testing. (Extra Impact).(Thermal conductivity products)(International Pages)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Mathis Instruments Ltd. specializes in rapid, non-destructive thermal conductivity techniques to provide solutions for fast paced R&D, QA/QC & manufacturing environments. Key features: rapid results in seconds, direct thermal conductivity 0.001...

Benchtop universal testing machines from Tinius Olsen.(Tests materials' tension, compression, shear, flexural, and other mechanical and physical properties)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... The S-Series designates Tinius Olsen's versatile, easy-to-use benchtop Universal Testing Machines (UTM's), which are ideal for determining tension, compression, shear, flexural, and other mechanical and physical properties for nearly every...

Testing and analysis systems for polymers. (Extra Impact).(Physical testing and chemical analysis instruments for polymers)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Shimadzu offers a comprehensive ranges of physical testing and chemical analysis instrumentation for polymer characterization. Included are DSC, TGA, DTA, and TMA thermal analyzers, GCMS with pyrolysis and direct sample injection accessories,...

Smoke suppressants and synergists. (Extra Impact).(Polymer Additives Group products)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... The increased drive toward cost efficiency and better performance in reducing smoke in construction and wire cable products is putting a premium on additive suppliers that can supply and understand "the system", not just part of it. The PAG...

PMF(r) Fiber. Economical high-performance reinforcement.(Provides inexpensive reinforcement)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... In applications from phenolics and nylon to polypropylene and polybutylene, PMF(r) Fiber provides reinforcement at a very competitive cost, and can actually improve product performance. It's even heat resistant to over 1,000 [degrees]F, and is...

Quantitative residual strain measurement. (Extra Impact).(Provides qualitative and quantitative strain measurement of plastics)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Strain measurement provides valuable information about expected product performance. Strainoptic's instruments offer both qualitative and quantitative strain measurement for a broad range of transparent plastics. Non-destructive visual and...

Deflash airlessly. (Equipment & Processing).(Rollaveyor portable at-press deflashing system)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... Hull/Finmac now offers an airless throw wheel design for its Rollaveyor portable at-press deflashing system. Using a 6-inch, electrically powered centrifugal throw wheel, the new design eliminates the need for compressed air delivery of...

Going around again: CDs/DVDs get recycled. (Equipment & Processing).(CD/DVD granulating/recycling system)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The MPO Group, based in Averton, France, is a worldwide manufacturer of digital media (CDs/DVDs), mass-producing 450 million units per year. Made by injection molding polycarbonate (an increasingly costly material of limited availability), each...

Redesigned crosshead--adaptable and compatible. (Equipment & Processing).(700 Series crosshead machine adaptable for all extruders)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
April 1, 2002... With a "flow splitter" that provides a reduced extrudate memory set, low material inventory, balanced material flow distribution, and elimination of dead spots, the redesigned 700 Series crosshead is said to be adaptable to all extruders and...

It's big, heavy, and fast. (Equipment & Processing).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Makino A100E horizontal machining center, at 212 inches wide x 394 inches deep (538.5 cm x 1000 cm), and weighing 66,000 lbs, is "huge." Suited for large-part manufacturing, including diesel engine blocks and structural aerospace...

A blast for one-piece-flow manufacturing. (Equipment & Processing).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Designed to meet the special requirements of lean, one-piece-flow manufacturing operations, the updated Model TRR-900 reciprocating conveyor blast system is available with several conveyor configurations. Moreover, it can be operated with a...

Handheld welder for thermoplastics. (Equipment & Processing).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Suitable for manual operations with low-volume production, the Model H-540 handheld welder from Sonics & Materials is designed specifically for staking, inserting, and spot welding applications. It is also useful for assembling parts with...

Handheld extruder for thermoplastics. (Equipment & Processing).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... For use with virtually all thermoplastic materials, including PVC, HPPE, and PP, the Leister line of adjustable handheld extruders from Malcom Hot Air Systems can be supplied with various types of extrusion dies and welding shoes. The company...

Mold system executes a quick change. (Equipment & Processing).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Three elements--1) mold frame and mold insert, 2) fixed half and mold insert, and 3) moving half with ejector assembly--constitute the K3500/Quick Change mold system from Hasco. The company describes the system as a cost-effective and practical...

New features for servo robot controller. (Briefs).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The new STEC-460 servo robot controller includes all features of previous models in the STEC-400 Series, such as the ability to control up to eight servo axes, and adds a group of new features. Reject-on-start; sampling; "Auto-Step"; and a...

Ultrasonic welding modules for rigid plastics. (Briefs).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Sonobond Ultrasonics reports the development of two new machine builder's modules that enable OEMs to integrate ultrasonic plastics welders into automated and custom equipment. Available in 20 and 35 kHz sizes, the SureWeld 20-SP can attach...

Crosshead adapts to all types of extruders. (Briefs).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Offered with fixed or adjustable center "tapered" manifold and head body that can extrude one or two layers of material, the Model Genca-DB Series crosshead is adaptable for most thermoset and thermoplastic materials with a core or conductor...

Checkweigher singles out underweights. (Briefs).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The CentriWeigh in-line checkweigher can be installed directly under a vertical form-fill-seal packaging machine, requiring less floor space and providing instant feedback on package weights. Utilizing centripetal force and incorporating a...

Handheld rebound hardness tester. (Briefs).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... At 7 oz (200 g), the HardChecker handheld hardness tester is a lightweight tool powered by two "AAA" alkaline batteries good for 4000 measurements. The direct digital read-out of hardness value (single or average) appears on a large LCD...

Cooling the lube oil. (Briefs).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Its SX2000 steel cooler is "ideal" for cooling lube oil and other process cooling applications, according to ITT Standard. Made of carbon steel with copper tubes (several different tubing materials are available), it is designed as a compact...

Airing out the dry powder. (Briefs).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Monitor rectangular air pad promotes the flow of dry bulk powder in a storage vessel by continuously introducing air into the body of the power, which, the company says, maintains the powder's ability to surge in a fluid-like manner. The...

Study reveals importance of U.S. plastics industry. (SPI News).(Society of the Plastics Industry)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... A recently released report from The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc., (SPI) shows that the U.S. plastics industry employed more than 1.5 million workers nationwide in 2000. Another 843,300 persons were employed by upstream suppliers of...

SPI announces board, Council elections. (SPI News).(Society of the Plastics Industry)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... SPI recently announced results of special elections held to fill positions on its executive board and Material Suppliers Council. Named secretary of the SPI executive board and chairperson of the Material Suppliers Council was Richard...

Teachers can download lessons on new "3 R's". (SPI News).(Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... "Reading, 'Riting, and 'Rithmetic" may now be joined in the classroom by the "3 R's" of the environment: "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle." SPI offers free environmental curricula for primary and secondary school educators in easily downloaded...

Conference showcases the best in structural plastics design. (SPI News).(Society of the Plastics Industry)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The SPI Structural Plastics Division (SPD) will stage its 30th Annual Conference and Design Competition on April 14-16 in Dearborn, Michigan. The SPI Conference has become a tradition for industry leaders who want to share and gain...

Dow looks toward recovery of PE demand. (Industry News).(polyethylene)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The Dow Chemical Company (Midland, Mich.) has expressed "cautious optimism" that market conditions for polyethylene (PE) could improve by mid-2002. While Dow acknowledges that the industry currently suffers from weak demand, overcapacity, and...

Statistics detail slump in Robotics market. (Industry News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... New year-end statistics from the Robotics Industries Association (RIA) reveal that in North America, the robotics industry suffered a decline of 30% in units and 35% in dollar value during 2001. This is based on North American orders of 8964...

Wentworth Technologies Co., Ltd. (Acquisitions).(acquires Jersey Mold Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Wentworth Technologies Co., Ltd., has acquired Jersey Mold, Inc., of Millville, N.J. Wentworth reports it has acquired ten mold manufacturing companies over the last six years.

Martin Color-Fi, Inc. (MCF) and Techmer PM, LLC. (Acquisitions).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Martin Color-Fi, Inc. (MCF), of Edgefield, S.C., and Techmer PM, LLC, based in Clinton, Tenn., have signed a letter of intent whereby MCF will sell the assets of its Custom Colorants Division to Techmer. Located in Dalton, Ga., Custom Colorants...

ASK Plastics. (Acquisitions).(buys Jamison Plastic)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Philadelphia-based injection molding company ASK Plastics has acquired Jamison Plastic, located in Allentown, Pa. The acquired company will be called ASK Lehigh Valley.

Lyondell Chemical Co. (Acquisitions).(buys Occidental Petroleum Corp.'s share in Equistar Chemicals, LP)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Lyondell Chemical Co. of Houston announces that it has agreed in principle to acquire Occidental Petroleum Corp.'s 29.5% share of Equistar Chemicals, LP. Occidental will purchase an equity investment position in Lyondell (the cash proceeds from...

ExxonMobil Chemical. (Acquisitions).(buys Advanced Elastomer Systems)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... ExxonMobil Chemical (Houston) has announced plans to become the owner of Advanced Elastomer Systems (AES) through acquisition of Solutia, Inc.'s 50% interest in AES. Based in Akron, Ohio, AES is a limited partnership between ExxonMobil and...

Zemex Corp. (Acquisitions).(purchases attapulgite clay business from Milwhite Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Zemex Corp., which operates facilities across the United States and Canada, has announced that it has purchased the attapulgite clay assets of Milwhite, Inc., for US$12 million. Milwhite's clay products find application in, for example, the...

Minerals Technologies, Inc. (Acquisitions).(purchases calcium carbonate plant)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Based in New York City, Minerals Technologies, Inc., has purchased from the J.M. Huber Corp. of Edison, N.J., a facility in Hermalle-sous-Huy, Belgium, that manufactures precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC). To be operated by Minerals...

Sun Chemical Corp. (Acquisitions).(purchases Bayer's organic pigments business)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Sun Chemical Corp., Fort Lee, N.J., has agreed to purchase Bayer Corp.'s organics pigments business. Located in Bushy Park, S.C., the facility manufactures Bayer's Indofast, Perrindo, Quindo, and Palomar pigments.

Nanocor, Inc. (Distributors).(names distributor in China)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Nanocor, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Amcol International Corp., has appointed Beijing Nano Sunshine Technology Co., Ltd., to sell and distribute Nanomer-brand products in China. Products include nanoclays, Nanomer concentrates, and...

Cooling Technology, Inc. (Distributors).(deal with QED Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Cooling Technology, Inc., a manufacturer of mold temperature control units, chillers, and systems, based in Charlotte, N.C., has named QED, Inc., as its new sales agent. Also based in Charlotte, QED will serve in North Carolina, South Carolina,...

DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise. (Distributors).(deal with F. Bacon Industrial Inc.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... DuPont Chemical Solutions Enterprise (Wilmington, Del.) has named F. Bacon Industriel, Inc., of Montreal as the sole distributor of its TraSys line of rubber and rotational molding products in Canada.

Sartomer Co. (Distributors).(names Brenntag distributor)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Exton, Pa.-based Sartomer Co. has appointed Brenntag of Butler, Wis., and Kennesaw, Ga., to distribute its entire monomer, oligomer, and photoinitiator lines to several U.S. regions. Brenntag's territory includes the Midsouth--Alabama, Georgia,...

Borealis A/S and the Ashland Plastics European Division. (Distributors).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Borealis A/S and the Ashland Plastics-European Division (Brussels, Belgium) of Ashland Distribution Co. (Dublin, Ohio) have agreed to continue the distribution alliance they began in 1996. Per their agreement, Ashland distributes...

Harwick Standard. (Distributors).(named carbon black distributor for Cabot Corp.)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Harwick Standard announces that it has become the exclusive distributor of Cabot Corp.'s carbon blacks to industrial rubber product manufacturers throughout the U.S. To Harwick Standard's territory, which had...

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments. (Distributors).(names Fisher Scientific distributor)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Shimadzu Scientific Instruments of Columbia, Md., has announced its selection of Fisher Scientific as its exclusive external national distributor of HPLC products to the university, R&D, analytical, and laboratory markets of the United States....

Degussa Corp.'s Silanes Business Line. (Distributors).(names Palmer Supplies Co. distributor)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Based in Parsippany, N.J., Degussa Corp.'s Silanes Business Line has named Palmer Supplies Co. of North Olmstead, Ohio, as an official distributor of its organosilanes product line in the Midwest. Palmer Supplies handles sales of these products...

Plasticolors, Inc. (Distributors).(names Chemroy Canada distributor)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Plasticolors, Inc., located in Ashtabula, Ohio, has selected Chemroy Canada, Inc., an independent sales and distribution representative, to promote and distribute Plasticolors' products in Canada. Chemroy will handle products in paint &...

Adhesives & Tooling Division of Vantico. (Distributors).(distribution agreement with 3D Systems extended)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The East Lansing, Mich.-based Adhesives & Tooling Division of Vantico has announced that it has agreed with 3D Systems, Inc., to extend the termination date of the companies' distribution and joint development agreements, which had been...

Makino. (Distributors).(names Meagley Machinery distributor)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Makino of Mason, Ohio, has appointed Meagley Machinery, with offices in Syracuse and Rochester, N.Y., as the exclusive distributor for its machinery in the state of New York.

Methods & Equipment Associates. (Distributors).(named distributor for Cincinnati Machine)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Methods & Equipment Associates (M&E) of Farmington Hills, Mich., has been named the exclusive distributor of Cincinnati Machine's line of vertical machining centers and turning centers in portions of Michigan. Western Michigan will be...

ISO/QS Certification. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The following have received ISO, QS, or other Certification: Albis Plastics, Rosenberg, Tex., QS 9000. Plastic Molding Technology, Inc., (PMT) Seymour, Conn., QS 9000/ISO 9002, for its Southwest operations, PMTSW, in El Paso, Tex. ...

Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering. (Joint Ventures).(joint venture with CMG)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Battenfeld Gloucester Engineering of Gloucester, Mass., and CMG of Budrio, Italy, announce the opening of their joint-venture business, Gloucester-CMG, in Newport, N.H. The new company will provide reclaim equipment solutions from stand-alone...

Quantum Composites, Inc. (Joint Ventures).(licensing agreement with Dainippon Ink and Chemicals)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Quantum Composites, Inc., of Bay City, Mich., a wholly owned subsidiary of Premix, Inc., and Dainippon Ink & Chemicals, Inc., based in Osaka, Japan, have signed a Molding Compound Technology, Trademark, and Co-Development License Agreement,...

DuPont. (Joint Ventures).(agreement with SpecialChem)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... DuPont (Wilmington, Del.) has announced that its White Pigment & Mineral Products (WP&MP) business unit is joining SpecialChem's online polymer additives platform. DuPont WP&MP is now providing its technical expertise and the solutions...

Polyclad Laminates. (New Facilities).(opens new facility)(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... Located in Franklin, N.H., Polyclad Laminates has announced the opening of its newly constructed clean room space for the assembling of copper and prepreg sheets for printed circuit boards. Teamed for the six-week construction project were...

SANS Fibres Co. (New Facilities).(Brief Article)
April 1, 2002... The SANS Fibres Co. announces that its new solid-state polycondensation (SSP) plant in Cape Town, South Africa, went on stream after a brief construction period of 13 months. The line reportedly processes 180 MT/day of bottle grade PET...