Plastics Engineering articles from March 2003

Plastics Engineering archives from March 2003

ANTEC 2003--Plastics Country, USA Nashville, Tennessee, May 4-8.(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... The site is Nashville, Tennessee, and the event is the Society of Plastics Engineers' Annual Technical Conference. For five days in May, from May 4 to May 8, the city of Nashville will host an international cadre of plastics professionals....

Defying delamination. (Materials).(Toray Plastics (America) Inc.'s oriented polypropylene film)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Thin-gauge, high-barrier, metallized Torayfan PC-2 OPP (oriented polypropylene) film is ideal for stand-up, liquid, and dry-mix pouch applications, says the manufacturer, Toray Plastics. The multipurpose film, which the company says is easy to...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2003... Solarkote PB acrylic capstock, from Atoglas of Atofina Chemicals, was incorrectly described on page 6 of the December 2002 issue of Plastics Engineering. The correct description should read: "Solarkote PB acrylic capstock resin imparts...

Polypropylene does the dishes. (Materials).
March 1, 2003... An injection molded tub made of MB350WG polypropylene has been developed jointly by Borealis and appliance manufacturer Bosch Siemens as a substitute for the stainless steel tub inside a dishwasher. The use of the new material, says the...

Taking the heat. (Materials).(Albany International's Pyropel engineering plastic, US)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Pyropel HDT polyamide-imide (PAI) from Albany International is an engineering plastic designed for thermal/electrical applications requiring high dimensional stability. The material reportedly exhibits superior electrical and mechanical...

Speeding up pultrusion. (Materials).(J.M. Huber's flame retardant, US)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Specifically designed for pultrusion, RTM, and SMC/BMC compounding applications, MoldX A3 flame retardant features a unique modified particle shape for reduced pulling forces, higher loadings, and faster line speeds in pultrusion, says the...

Additive promises a rose garden. (Materials).(Ciba Specialty Chemicals' luminescent additive for plastics films)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Smartlight RL 1000 red luminescent additive is described by Ciba Specialty Chemicals as an example of the use of "effect additives" developed to transform plastic films used in the agricultural industry from a simple cover to a sophisticated...

Higher viscosity, faster mold filling. (Materials).(Dyneon's higher-viscosity fluoroelastomer, US)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Although it is a higher-viscosity fluoroelastomer, MIP (Multifunctional Improved Processing) 8640X offers substantially improved flow properties and can easily be injection molded, says Dyneon. The improved flow properties are said to lead to...

It's a "smoothe". (Materials).(Honeywell Plastic's post-consumer recycled polyester used in office furniture, US)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... One of the first application areas expected to benefit from using Honeywell Plastic's Petra grades (Petra 7300 Series, a post-consumer recycled polyester, and Petra 7500 Series, a virgin polyester) is office furniture, in particular office...

Paint "Pop" prevention. (Materials).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Atryl TCA ("Tough Class A") from AOC is said to reduce paint defects on the exterior panels of cars and trucks made from SMC (sheet molded composite) plastic. "Pops" in the paint have been a recurring problem with SMC parts that are assembled...

Breathe and release. (Materials).(Huron Technologies' release agent for flexible foam car and truck components, US)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... FlexFoam Release Agent, developed for flexible foam automobile and truck components, is said to do away with the wet, tacky feel of many water-based release agents. Huron Technologies reports that its water-based FlexFoam Release Agent produces...

Polycarbonates provide intensive care. (Plastics Applications).(materials for CardioVention's heart-lung bypass system, US)
March 1, 2003... The compact CORx heart-lung bypass system manufactured by CardioVention, Inc., of Santa Clara, Calif., features a number of components molded from two grades of Makrolon polycarbonate supplied by Bayer Plastics. Meeting FDA (U.S. Food & Drug...

LFRT makes for smooth cruising. (Plastics Applications).(polypropylene long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic used for car's belly pan, US)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Durable, sound-deadening belly pans for diesel models of DaimlerChrysler's PT Cruiser have been created by HP Peizer Automotive Systems using Compel PP-GF30-0501 polypropylene long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (LFRT) rather than...

Elastomer air ducts withstand Arctic blasts. (Plastics Applications).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Playing a key role in feeding air to the engine in Arctic Cat snowmobiles, connecting ducts made of DuPont Hytrel thermoplastic polyester elastomer accommodate shock and vibration, even at temperatures as low as -40[degrees]C, DuPont reports....

All decked out. (Plastics Applications).(Kroy's new wood-plastic composite deck product described, US)
March 1, 2003... Manufactured from a wood composite product by Strandex Corp., Kroy's new Timberlast Composite Deck is said to offer the best features of both wood and vinyl deck systems. Available in a Driftwood or Redwood color option, Timberlast simulates...

Skateboards fitted with night vision. (Plastics Applications).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Skateboarders may come to "own the night" -- thanks to the ground effects lighting kits that equip Bell Innovative Products' new line of FU skateboards. This glow-in-the-dark (GITD) effect is accomplished by insert molding an extruded sheet of...

PEEK recruited for high-pressure ops. (Plastics Applications).
March 1, 2003... Victrex reports that Greene, Tweed & Co. of Greenville, S.C., has specified PEEK-HT high-temperature polymer as the base for the Arlon 2000 used in its 8-pin SealConnect connector moldings. Specially developed for use in oilfield exploration...

TPE defines style of mobile workstation. (Plastics Applications).
March 1, 2003... GLS Corp. reports that it has helped contract manufacturer and injection molder Peerless of Gardena, Georgia, to create a "new look and feel" for the Intrigo LapStation Pro, dubbed the "world's smallest desk." Targeting today's "nomadic work...

Inside the Lincoln. (Plastics Applications).
March 1, 2003... Four different materials from Solvay's Dexflex and Sequel poly-olefin lines are specified for interior applications of the 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The passenger-side air-bag door is said to be the most complex of these applications. As...

NPE 2003.
March 1, 2003... The most powerful tool for maximizing your productivity at NPE 2003 may well be the Internet. More attendees than for any previous edition of this triennial international plastics exposition have already used the NPE Website, www.npe. org, to...

NPE 2003 exhibitors: additives machinery components.(Directory)
March 1, 2003... The NPE 2003 list is made up of companies exhibiting additives and machinery components; and of these companies, only those that responded to SPI's exhibitor survey have been included. A grand list of NPE exhibitors will be published in the May...

Six-channel thermocouple input modules. (Computer Hardware & Software).(Acromag Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Acromag has added six-channel thermocouple input modules to its BusWorks 900PB Series. Designed to interface thermocouple and millivolt signals directly to a ProfiBus-DP network, the new 965PB input modules do not require a separate bus coupler...

SPC tool for quality management. (Computer Hardware & Software).(Syscon-PlantStar, US)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Syscon-PlantStar has released a new SPC-2 module for the Panorama and Portrait, v. 4.10 production and process management systems, with the ability to correlate real-time process data to part characteristics and measurements. Described as a...

Navigating complex software. (Computer Hardware & Software).(AEA Technology)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Version 2.0 of EASA (Enterprise Accessible Software Applications) from AEA Technology is said to offer substantial improvements in providing simplified access to complex technical software. Providing "an intuitive Web-based environment through...

Advanced algorithms power new scheduler. (Computer Hardware & Software).(Mattec Corp.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Release 5.2 of Mattec Corp.'s ProHelp EPM product line is said to feature a powerful shop-floor scheduler that monitors machines in real time, updating its drag-and-drop bar charts as production is made. According to Mattec, advanced algorithms...

Measuring interfacial stress in molds. (Computer Hardware & Software).(Sensor Products Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... New from Sensor Products, Inc., is the Topaq Pressure Analysis System. Used in conjunction with the company's Pressurex stress-indicating films, Topaq is said to provide a valuable perspective of the distribution and actual magnitude (psi) of...

Design import extender. (Computer Hardware & Software).(Algor Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Algor reports that it has added support for the Alibre Design 3-D parametric modeling package from Alibre, Inc. The new software provides capabilities for opening Alibre Design assembly and part geometry in Algor, a midplane mesh engine for...

Data acquisition & control modules. (Computer Hardware & Software).(Action Instruments product information)
March 1, 2003... Eurotherm's Action Instruments has announced the availability of the I/O Pak DL-Series of modules for industrial data acquisition and control. These intelligent data logging modules feature Modbus, Profibus, and ASCII serial interfaces....

Antec 2003: looking ahead to Plastics Country, USA.(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... Springtime for plastics professionals means ANTEC, the Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition of the Society of Plastics Engineers. It's a time for fresh ideas, renewed acquaintances and intensive technical sessions, forums, and seminars....

Plenary speakers. (ANTEC 2003).(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... Monday, May 5 11 a.m.-12 Noon Nashville Convention Center Biological Polymers Are Smart - How Can We Increase the IQ of Synthetic Polymers? Buddy Ratner, Ph. D. Distinguished Professor of Bioengineering, The Washington...

Special events. (ANTEC 2003).(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... Sunday, May 4 The Crompton Fun Walk 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. On this exciting walking tour you will get a close and first-hand look at the sights and historic landmarks that have shaped Nashville. Fun Walk highlights include: The Ryman...

Guest programs. (ANTEC 2003).(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... Monday, May 5 Many Faces of Nashville Tour 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Take a driving tour to learn more about the many faces of Nashville: the Parthenon, The District, Second Avenue, the State Capitol and Music Row are just a few of the sights...

ANTEC 2003 Technical Session Matrix.(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... ANTEC 2003 TECHNICAL SESSION MATRIX Division Monday, May 5 Tuesday, May 6 AM PM AM PM Color & Appearance M1 ...

New technology forums. (ANTEC 2003).(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... (sponsored by the new technology committee) Monday, May 5 1:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Advances in Fuel Cells Technology Chair: Prithu Mukhopadhyay, Vicki Flaris The intent of this forum is to identify the current state of knowledge...

Fundamentals Forum. (ANTEC 2003).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Invention & Innovation on Polymer Product and Processes In conjunction with SPE Divisions and SIG's, the SPE Technical Program Committee and the Fellows Committee are co-sponsoring a special Fundamentals Forum with invited speakers to...

Special Sessions. (ANTEC 2003).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Skills For Personal and Professional Development Society of Plastics Engineers is sponsoring Special Sessions that are targeted at enhancing the personal and professional development skills of ANTEC 2003 attendees. These sessions are...

Technical sessions. (ANTEC 2003).(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... MONDAY MORNING May 5 SESSION M1 Color and Appearance Color and Appearance Moderator: Bob Trinklein - Teknor Color (8:00 AM) Keynote Speaker Evolution of Color Quantification Harold, Richard #1272 (9:00AM) ...

Blow Molding. (ANTEC 2003).(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... Blow Molding Packaging Design and Engineering Concept to Customer Instructor: Edward Campbell Duration: 1 Day Scheduled: May 8, 2003 Purpose & Overview This seminars key focus is extrusion blow molding and plastic...

Color & Appearance. (ANTEC 2003).(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... Plastic Color Science, Pigments & Color Matching Workshop Instructor: Robert Charvat Duration: 2 Days Scheduled: May 7-8, 2003 Purpose & Overview A two-day seminar and workshop dedicated to raise the attendee's knowledge...

Engineering properties & structure. (ANTEC 2003).(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... Crystallization & Mechanical Behavior of Polymers Instructor: Pravin Soni Duration: 2 Days Scheduled: May 5-6, 2003 Purpose & Overview The objective of this seminar is to provide a detailed introduction to...

Extrusion. (ANTEC 2003).(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... Fundamentals of Extrusion Instructor: Keith Luker Duration: 1 Day Scheduled: May 5, 2003 Purpose & Overview The first section of the course covers extruders and explains the fundamentals of extrusion while the second...

Injection molding. (ANTEC 2003).(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... Injection Molding Technology Instructor: William Frizelle Duration: 2 Days Scheduled: May 5-6, 2003 Purpose & Overview This program deals with the "how and why" of the injection molding process. The course begins with an...

Polymer modifiers & additives. (ANTEC 2003).(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... Flame Retarding Plastics Instructor: Joseph Green Duration: 1 Day Scheduled: May 6, 2003 Purpose & Overview In a comparative analysis, you will explore the effectiveness of halogens, nonhalogens, phosphorus, and...

Thermoplastic materials & foams. (ANTEC 2003).(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... Thermoplastic Elastomers Instructor: Vivian Malpass Duration: 1 Day Scheduled: May 6, 2003 Purpose & Overview This seminar is intended to provide an overview of the different materials that make up this class of thermoplastics...

Vinyl plastics. (ANTEC 2003).(seminars)(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... PVC Melt Rheology -- Theory and Practical Applications in Melt Rheology Instructor: Pravin L. Shah Duration: 1 Day Scheduled: May 7, 2003 Purpose & Overview This seminar provides attendees with a comprehensive background...

Desiccant-free drying. (Plastics Machinery/Processing).
March 1, 2003... The Comet HCD Honeycomb Matrix Dehumidifying Dryer features the "rotor honeycomb" principle, which the company describes as utilizing a heat-resistant, air-sealed body casing that divides the honeycomb rotor into process and regeneration zones....

Filling a void. (Plastics Machinery/Processing).
March 1, 2003... To fill the void between the standard-sized viscorex 14-inch model (capable of running throughputs up to 35,000 lbs/hr (16,000 kg/hr)) and the larger viscorex 44-inch model (with capacities up to 100,000 lbs/hr (45,000 kg/hr)), Maag Pump...

Spiral-flow die--a new twist in blow molding. (Plastics Machinery/Processing).
March 1, 2003... Series 1000 blow-molding dies from Guill Tool and Engineering Co. are said to offer an expanded range of productivity and cost-saving benefits to manufacturers who use PETG, HDPE, PE, PET, EVA, LDPE, polycarbonate, polypropylene, and other...

Rectangular barrel housing for twin-screw extruder. (Plastics Machinery/Processing).
March 1, 2003... A rectangular barrel housing, new barrel-connection system, larger side-feed openings and degassing vents, and new temperature control system are among improvements found in the ZE UTX twin-screw extruder range, according to Berstorff....

Welder for large parts. (Plastics Machinery/Processing).
March 1, 2003... A wide-bed, linear vibration welder for welding and bonding large thermoplastic parts has been introduced by Sonics & Materials. Offering a 72-inch (1 829-mm)-wide, two-speed, variable-force hydraulic lift table and incorporating all the...

Turbulence cools the pellets. (Plastics Machinery/Processing).
March 1, 2003... The best performance features of existing underwater and water-ring pelletizer designs are combined in Conair's Vortex Spray Pelletizer (VSP), the company says. The model is reported to provide improved material quality and ease of operation,...

Setting things straight. (Plastics Machinery Processing).
March 1, 2003... Pinpoint Laser Systems has introduced the Cylindrical Laser Transmitter (CLS-100) for precision machinery and equipment alignment applications. The CLS-l00 is housed in a precision package that can be slipped in and out of mounting fixtures and...

High-speed swaging. (Plastics Machinery/Processing).
March 1, 2003... In addition to hose swaging, the FP20 swaging machine can be used in tube, pipe, cable, wire, and fiberglass applications. It can handle hose up to 1 1/4 inch in diameter and has a maximum crimp diameter of 2.52 inches (64 mm), says FinnPower....

Dual rotary knife module. (Briefs).
March 1, 2003... Designed for use in folio sheeting operations, the DirEXCut dual rotary knife module features dead-shafted knife cylinders mounted in a cartridge configuration that can be retrofitted into an existing fixed-bed sheeter. Each knife cylinder uses...

Unwinding. (Briefs).
March 1, 2003... The Model 609 unwinder features a five-pulley dancer system that provides speed and tension control while acting as an accumulator. It is suitable for the payoff of tubing or plastic profile materials and is frequently used to control line...

Nylon composite "gets a grip". (Briefs).
March 1, 2003... >SASSAS >SAS Data Zone 127

One-minute mold change. (Briefs).
March 1, 2003... In addition to its line of hydraulic mold clamps, Hilma Division of Carr Lane Roemheld is offering magnetic mold clamping systems by Rivi Magnetics. The clamping systems' long-pole technology uses double magnets to provide up to 20% more...

Negotiating in a tough economy. (Career Corner).
March 1, 2003... With job turnover and unemployment at their highest levels in years, we are all being challenged to develop more job-related skills and techniques to market ourselves in a more competitive workplace. Interviews, salaries, stock options,...

SPE Environmental division names 2003 GPEC winners. (Industry News).(Society of Platics Engineers Global Plastics Environmental Conference)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The winners of this year's GPEC awards were honored at the 2003 Global Plastics Environmental Conference (GPEC), which convened in Detroit on Feb. 26-27. To be eligible for such recognition, the technology must be commercially adopted or...

Artificial disc nears U.S. FDA approval. (Industry News).(SB Charite III Intervertebral Dynamic Disc Spacer from Link Spine Group )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The SB Charite III Intervertebral Dynamic Disc Spacer is expected to be the first artificial lumbar disc to be approved by the U.S. FDA (Food & Drug Administration) for general release, reports the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and...

BASF and Honeywell restructure through reciprocal acquisitions. (Industry News).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... BASF Aktiengesellschaft (Ludwigshafen, Germany) and Honeywell International (Morris Township, New Jersey) have announced definitive agreements for two transactions that the companies say will benefit the restructuring plans of both. Per one...

Vinyl shows off its green side. (Industry News).(Re-New Wood Inc.'s Eco-shakes )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the Vinyl Institute (VI) reports that "green" vinyl shingles are gaining popularity. For example, VI says, "Eco-shakes" -- roof shingles made from sawdust and fiber-reinforced, recycled vinyl with more than...

PolyOne Corp. (Acquisitions).(acquisition of Transformacion de Pigmentos y Colorantes S.A.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... PolyOne Corp. of Cleveland reports that it has completed the funding of its Dec. 19, 2002, acquisition of Transformacion de Pigmentos y Colorantes, S.A. (Transcolor), a color-concentrates producer in northern Spain. Its reported annual revenues...

Dyneon LLC. (Acquisitions).(acquisition of Solvay Fluoropolymers Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Dyneon LLC of St. Paul, Minnesota, a wholly owned subsidiary of 3M, reports that it has closed the previously announced transaction to acquire Solvay Fluoropolymers, Inc., a subsidiary of Solvay America, Inc. The acquisition includes the PVDF...

Penn Color, Inc. (Acquisitions).(acquisition of Infinity Color)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Penn Color, Inc., a Doylestown, Pennsylvania-based producer of specialized and volume color concentrates and single pigment dispersions, has acquired Infinity Color of Ringgold, Georgia. The acquired company produces fine dispersions for the...

Albemarle Corp. (Acqusitions).(acquisition of Ethyl Corp.'s fuel and lubricant antioxidants business)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Albemarle Corp. has acquired Ethyl Corp.'s fuel and lubricant antioxidants business. The transaction includes the family of antioxidants and blends used to extend the storage life and thermal stability of a...

Ansys, Inc. (Acqusitions).(acquisition of CFX from AEA Technology PLC)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Ansys, Inc., announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CFX, a supplier of computational fluid dynamics software and services. Ansys has agreed to pay approximately $21...

Sherwin-Williams Chemicals. (Distributions).(Cary Co. to distribute flame retardants)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Cleveland-based Sherwin-Williams Chemicals has appointed The Cary Company of Addison, Illinois, as exclusive distributor for Kemgard flame retardants/smoke suppressants in the upper Midwest. This territory includes northern Illinois, northern...

Eckart America L.P. (Acqusitions).(Matteson-Ridolfi Inc. gets expanded distribution and sales responsibilities)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Eckart America L.P. of Louisville, Kentucky, has expanded the sales and distribution responsibilities of Matteson-Ridolfi, Inc., based in Riverview, Michigan. In addition to representing Eckart's coatings and plastics in the state of Michigan,...

Solutia, Inc. (Divestitures).(UCB S.A. acquires resins and additives business from Solutia Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Solutia, Inc., reports that it has closed the sale of its resins, additives, and adhesives businesses to UCB S.A. for $500 million cash. The transaction includes 10 production sites, where approximately 1700 individuals are employed. Sales of...

Bayer Corp. (Divestitures).(Sun Chemical Corp. acquires pigment business from Bayer Polymers L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Bayer Corp. (Pittsburgh) has announced the sale of Bayer Polymers LLC's high-performance organic pigment business to Sun Chemical Corp. The sale includes the pigment manufacturing and wastewater treatment facilities at Bayer's Bushy Park site...

Morton Industrial Group, Inc. (Divestitures).(Wilbert Inc. acquires Morton Custom Plastics L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Morton Industrial Group, Inc., has announced the completion of the sale of Morton Custom Plastics, LLC, to Wilbert, Inc., based in Chicago. The transaction includes plastics facilities in Lebanon, Kentucky; St. Matthews, South Carolina; and...

2003 Seminar schedule: at a glance.(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... July 28-30, 2003-Pawtuck, CT. extrusion of engineering plastics workshop Workshop Leader: Pravin Shah Davis Standard August 25 - 27, 2003 - York, PA high production blow molding workshop Workshop Leader: Norman C....

SPE ANTEC & NPE seminar offerings.(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... SPE ANTEC & NPE Seminar Offerings. May 5-8, 2003 ANTEC in Nashville dates NEW May 7 & 8 Thermoplastic Foams / Chul Park and S.T. Lee May 8 Molecular Modeling of Polymers / Pete...

Solutia, Inc., is expanding its "Partners tar Renewal" program to include Nylon Board Manufacturing. (Expansions).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Solutia, Inc., is expanding its "Partners tar Renewal" program to include Nylon Board Manufacturing, a Medford, Minnesota-based company that has agreed to accept post-consumer carpet from Solutia's customers and recycle it into synthetic sheet...

BASF. (Expansions).(increase of production capacity through debottlenecking)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... BASF reports that it has increased the annual production capacity of its PolyTHF (polytetrahydrofuran) plant in Ulsan, Korea, from 30,000 MT to 40,000 MT through debottlenecking. PolyTHF is an important component in the manufacture of elastic...

Westchester Plastics. (Expansions).(installation of extruders expands capabilities)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Westchester Plastics reports that it has "significantly expanded its compounding capabilities" with the installation of new Werner & Pfleiderer twin-screw extruders at its Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, and Wapakoneta, Ohio, facilities....

Solectria Corp. (ISO/QS Certification).(Degussa Corp. and Solectria Corp. receive ISO Certification)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The following have received ISO, QS, or other Certification: Solectria Corp., Woburn, Massachusetts, ISO 9001:2000. Degussa Corp., Parsippany, New Jersey, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001:2000, for its colorant production plant in Piscataway, N.J.

Engelhard Corp. of Iselin, New Jersey, has formed an alliance with Nippon Sheet Glass of Osaka. (Joint Ventures).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Engelhard Corp. of Iselin, New Jersey, has formed an alliance with Nippon Sheet Glass of Osaka, Japan, to develop and market new special-effect pigments for makers of coatings, plastics, inks, and cosmetics. Says Engeihard, the companies are...

DuPont Canada, Inc., and the Ontario Science Centre have announced a new multiyear strategic partnership in support of the "Agents of Change" initiative. (Joint Ventures).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... DuPont Canada, Inc., and the Ontario Science Centre have announced a new multiyear strategic partnership in support of the "Agents of Change" initiative, which aims "to awaken and develop the attitudes, skills, and behavior that foster...

Zeon Chemicals, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and Advanced Elastomer Systems, L.P. (AES) of Akron. (Joint Ventures).(licensing agreement)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Zeon Chemicals, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and Advanced Elastomer Systems, L.P. (AES) of Akron, Ohio, have announced an agreement that gives Zeon exclusive rights to license certain AES technology involving heat-resistant and...

R.C. Costello & Associates, Inc. (License).(licensing agreement with Harrod Research )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... R.C. Costello & Associates, Inc., of Redondo Beach, California, has reached a definitive agreement with Harrod Research of Sweden to act as licensing agent for the latter's Supercritical Single-Phase Hydrogenation Technology. Used for the...

Rietschle GmbH + Co. KG. (Merger).(Thomas Industries and Rietschle GmbH and Company KG merge and change name to Rietschle Thomas )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Rietschle GmbH + Co. KG (Schopfheim, Germany) and Thomas Industries, Inc. (Louisville, Kentucky), both manufacturers of pumps and compressors, have announced their merger. Now operating under the Rietschle Thomas name, the company has also...

Qatar Chemical Company Ltd. (New Facilities).(new petrochemical complex in Mesaieed)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Qatar Chemical Company Ltd. (Q-Chem), a joint-venture company owned by Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC (Houston) and Qatar Petroleum, has announced the inauguration of its petrochemical complex in Mesaieed, Qatar. According to Chevron...