Plastics Engineering articles from May 2005

Plastics Engineering archives from May 2005

Extrusion.(FROM THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The good news is the extrusion business is on the rise. Extrusion technology continues to make improvements in meeting processors' demands for higher throughput at lower per-part cost. Today's extrusion machines are capable of running at higher...

Diamond.(FROM THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Ceramic or polymer? Roger Corneliussen extols the brilliance of diamond and diamond-like materials as multifunctional polymers. Diamond has interesting properties: it's thermally conductive, yet it's also an excellent insulator--a peculiar mix...

Kyoto Protocol.(FROM THE SOCIETY OF PLASTICS ENGINEERS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The international response to climate change began in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Many nations signed the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change. The objective of the convention was to stabilize greenhouse-gas (GHG)...

Index-matching materials for harsh environments.(MATERIALS)
May 1, 2005... NuSil Technology has introduced Lightspan brand products, a line of index-matching materials designed for harsh environments. Lightspan products encompass a range of materials at the same refractive index, including those resistant to...

Thermoformable nylon.(MATERIALS)(Ensinger/PennFibre)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Ensinger/PennFibre has broadened its offerings of thermoformable nylon with the addition of Pennite 4512, a nylon 6 with 12% glass-fiber reinforcement. The new material, black pigmented for service applications, is described as thermally and...

Thick film coatings.(MATERIALS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Bayer MaterialScience is expanding its Baytec SPR line of polyurethane coatings with new formulations designed specifically for industrial applications, such as water/wastewater infrastructure; transportation infrastructure; and other outdoor...

Vapor corrosion inhibitor.(MATERIALS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... For packaging delicate electronic products or preventing rust on metal parts, Techmer PM has introduced Techsperse PM11280E1P Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI), which contains a chemical compound that migrates out of a blown film and forms a...

Foaming agent for polycarbonate.(MATERIALS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Formulated specifically for use in high-temperature polycarbonate foaming applications such as structural foam molding, injection molding, and extrusion, exothermic XO-230 chemical foaming agent from Bergen International does not produce any...

Polymer stabilization.(MATERIALS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Great Lakes Chemical Co. has introduced three additive systems that are customized to meet specific polymer-stabilization requirements. * Anox FiberPlus is intended for the process stabilization of polypropylene fiber grades. It is reported...

Combination of barriers.(MATERIALS)(cyclic olefin copolymer)(polychlorotrifluoroethylene)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Tekni-Plex, Inc., has introduced Tekniflex COCPCTFE, which it describes as the first films that combine the moisture protection of Topas cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) (from Ticona) and polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE). The new films are...

Soft-touch polyurethane.(MATERIALS)(New England Urethane)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... For applications in which soft touch and/or over-molding are desired, New England Urethane (NEU) has introduced NeuSoft TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) compound. The primary benefit of this new soft-touch 50 to 65 Shore A TPU, which can be...

Antimicrobial sealing rings.(MATERIALS)(ERIKS group)
May 1, 2005... The ERIKS group, an organization of companies with operations in eight countries, has introduced a range of sealing rings for the dairy industry produced from a rubber compound developed in conjunction with Milliken Chemical Specialty...

Dispersion coatings.(MATERIALS)(Tech Line Coatings, Inc)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Victrex USA, Inc., has announced that Tech Line Coatings, Inc., has formulated a line of coatings based on Victrex PEEK polymer. The liquid dispersions--available from Tech Line under the name Techtrex--are said to offer an excellent...

Economic impact of Kyoto Protocol draws scrutiny as cost projections rise.
May 1, 2005... Since taking effect February 16, the Kyoto Protocol has rekindled debate over the impact of global warming on the environment and how best to manage it. The treaty aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions among signatory nations by an...

Extrusion: processors demand higher productivity at less cost--and manufacturers respond.(Cover Story)
May 1, 2005... Today's extruders, extrusion components, and auxiliary equipment are designed to meet processors' demands for higher productivity and lower product cost. Machines can run at higher speeds, using less energy. Screws can provide higher output at...

Horizons: diamonds--adding luster to plastics.
May 1, 2005... Diamonds and diamond-like materials could be the new breakthrough in plastics. Besides the aesthetic appeal of diamonds, their most dramatic properties are hardness and thermal conductivity. A diamond consists of carbon atoms bonded by...

New colorants boost production of PET bottles, minimizing defects.(PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Teknor Color Company reports that its new family of color concentrates for PET beverage bottles cuts scrap to less than 5% by significantly reducing swirl, haze, and other defects. Based on PETek technology similar to that recently introduced...

Acrylic capstocks for vinyl siding.(PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS)(Resource Materials Corp.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Resource Materials Corp. (RMC) of Fremont, Ohio, uses Solarkote acrylic capstocks from Atoglas to enhance the weatherability of the company's premium Carrington Collection vinyl siding. Coextruded over the PVC siding, Solarkote produces...

Polyolefin elastomer takes skating off-road.(PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Skorpion Extreme Quad Skates from Skorpion Sports (www.skorpionskates.com) are designed to allow skaters to venture from paved surfaces onto uneven terrains such as grass, cobblestones, or even mountain-bike trails. Key design points are the...

Mattress meets tough fire-safety specs.(PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Using flame-retardant Ultem polyetherimide (PEI) resins from GE Advanced Materials, Restonic Mattress Corp. (Rosemont, Ill.) reports, it has designed the first UL-certified mattress in compliance with California's TB 603 fire-safety standard....

Brandy bottles break with tradition.(PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Having debuted in 1889, Korbel Classic Brandy from Korbel Champagne Cellars of Guerneville, Calif., is shedding tradition along with its glass bottle--now replaced by a 1.75-liter polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle from Amcor PET...

Coating technology is here--play ball!(PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... To protect a [125,000--ft.sup.2] baseball stadium in Florida from leaks and consequent damage to the superstructure, a new external membrane was applied to the concrete topping. A color topcoat was formulated based on polyaspartic coating...

Low-VOC PUR foam helps keep windshields clear.(PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... A semirigid polyurethane foam developed by BASF as backing for soft instrument panels and door trim in automobiles is said to be the first to meet automakers' new requirements for reduced-VOC (volatile organic compounds) materials that retain...

Copolyester sheet makes a winning P-O-P display.(PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS)(Point of Purchase)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... A "P-O-P" display made from sheets of Eastman's Spectar copolyester has earned first place in the Point of Purchase Advertising International's POPAI Brasil Award. The display was designed by Antonio Carlos Valle of Brazil and manufactured by...

Speed gains for the molding cycle.(MACHINERY & PROCESSING)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Kistler Instrument has added an option--an automatic cooling-time calculation to its Smart Amp type 5155A, which is used in molding systems to control the shot process. The cooling-time calculation performed by the sensor amplifier eliminates...

Temperature controllers.(MACHINERY & PROCESSING)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Models ETR-8300 (1/8 DIN) and ETR-4300 Model temperature controllers, have joined Ogden Manufacturing Co. s 1/16 DIN 9300 and 1/32 DIN 3400 as members of the Super Controller Series. The new models feature digital Modbus communications,...

Desiccant dryer.(MACHINERY & PROCESSING)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The newest edition to the CTT Series Desiccant Dryers from Colortronic is the CTT 100. The energy-efficient design features "Hi-Core technology, which places the electric heating element inside the hollow core of the desiccant canister. This...

Large glazing system.(MACHINERY & PROCESSING)(Battenfeld Technologies GmbH)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Plastic materials as substitutes for glass are gainmg importance in the automotive industry because their use results in weight reductions of up to 50%; in more freedom of design, which is inherent in injection molded plastics; and in improved...

Handheld welder.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The HSG Handheld Welder from Herrmann Ultrasonics offers the advantage of portability when ultrasonically joining thermoplastic materials, according to the company. Designed for lower-volume production runs and custom assembly of vacuum-formed...

Height-restricted Bulk Bag Discharger.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The Spiroflow Type 5 Bulk Bag Discharger has the ability to discharge powder material in problematic height-restricted areas where the raised forklift frame is higher than actual ceiling heights. While typical dischargers often require the...

Two measuring systems in one.(MarSurf XCR 20)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The MarSurf XCR 20 from Mahr Federal combines two high-precision measuring systems, the MarSurf XR 20 roughness and XC 20 contour systems, enabling both roughness and contour measurements to be taken on the same unit and with the same setup....

CNC software.(Vericut 5.4)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... CGTech has enhanced its Vericut 5.4 CNC software to increase the ability of manufacturing engineers to inspect, analyze, and document the CNC programming and machining process and reduce the time spent in the programming and machining cycle....

Vacuum cups eliminate ghost marks.(MACHINERY & PROCESSING)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Aline of vacuum suction cups specially formulated for handling delicate injection molded plastic parts and coated optics has been introduced by Anver Corp. Molded from a silicone-free material that resists heat up to 356 [degrees] F, Anver...

Temperature control options for capillary rheometers.(MACHINERY & PROCESSING)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... High-pressure capillary rheometry is an established method for simulating the processing conditions of molten polymers at high temperatures. Two new low-temperature control options, which are designed for the Malvern Rosand RH7-D/RH 10-D and...

U.S. sees growing demand for large-diameter plastic pipe.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(United States)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Demand for large-diameter pipe in the U.S. is forecast to increase 2.4%/yr to nearly 208 million feet in 2009, valued at $8 billion. While concrete pipe will remain dominant, with demand growing slowly to 112 million feet in 2009, plastic pipe...

Major league merger: Crompton and Great Lakes Chemical.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
May 1, 2005... Crompton Corp. of Middlebury, Conn., and Indianapolis-based Great Lakes Chemical Corp. have announced a definitive agreement for a stock-for-stock merger transaction creating the third-largest specialty chemicals company in the U.S. The new...

Demag Plastics Group supports college plastics programs.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Demag Plastics Group, with headquarters in Strongville, Ohio, and Schwaig, Germany, has agreed to contribute molding equipment to support the plastics programs of two U.S. colleges. In exchange, Demag can access the schools' laboratory...

Report puts world demand for nanomaterials at $90 billion by 2020.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The Freedonia Group has also released a study on Worm Nanomaterials, which projects that demand will grow more than fivefold to reach $3.7 billion in 2008 and climb to $90 billion by 2020. In the short term, nanoscale versions of materials such...

Plastics Hall of Fame seeks nominations for new living members.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The Plastics Academy (Leominster, Mass) is now accepting nominations of living individuals for induction into the Plastics Hall of Fame. "individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the plastics industry" can be nominated by any...

ASTM expands PS insulation product classification.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... ASTM C578-04a "Standard Specification for Rigid Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation" now includes a new high-density (40 psi) material Type XIV for expanded polystyrene (LPS). Based on testing coordinated and presented by the LPS Molders...

Watlow, a St. Louis-based designer and manufacturer of industrial heaters and related equipment, has acquired the assets of Austrian company RHV Heizsysteme GhmH.(Acquisitions)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Watlow, a St. Louis-based designer and manufacturer of industrial heaters and related equipment, has acquired the assets of Austrian company RHV Hcizsystemc GhmH. Renamed Watlow Plasmatech GmbH, the acquired company offers both thick-film and...

Graham Packaging Company, L.P., of York, Pa., has signed a definitive agreement to acquire from Tetra Pak (part of Tetra Laval Group) four plants that make HDPE (high-density polyethylene) beverage bottles for customers in Belgium, Brazil, Turkey, and the United States.(Acquisitions)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Graham Packaging Company, L.P., of York, Pa., has signed a definitive agreement to acquire from Tetra Pak (part of Tetra Laval Group) four plants that make HDPE (high-density polyethylene) beverage bottles for customers in Belgium, Brazil,...

William Kushmaul.(Award)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... William Kushmaul, founder and president of Tech Mold Inc. (Tempe, Ariz.), a 100-employee mold-manufacturing company, was presented with the 2005 AMBA Mold Builder of the Year Award by the American Mold Builders Association at its annual...

BASF is consolidating Styropor expandable polystyrene (EPS) resin production for the North American market at its joint-venture plant in Altamira, Mexico, which is owned and operated by joint-venture partner, Polioles S.A. de C.V. of Mexico City.(Consolidation)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... BASF is consolidating Styropor expandable polystyrene (EPS) resin production for the North American market at its joint-venture plant in Altamira, Mexico, which is owned and operated by joint-venture partner, Polioles S.A. de C.V. of Mexico...

Lapeer, Mich.-based provider of vehicle-protection and cargo-management systems Durakon has enlisted Quality Bumper of Phoenix.(Distributor)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Lapeer, Mich.-based provider of vehicle-protection and cargo-management systems Durakon has enlisted Quality Bumper of Phoenix as a distributor for Arizona. Durakon products include the Duraliner bedliner.

El Paso Corp. of Houston has announced that an indirect subsidiary has sold its 51% interest in Coastal Petrochemical L.P. and associated working capital to Petro-Canada for approximately $74 million.(Divestiture)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... El Paso Corp. of Houston has announced that an indirect subsidiary has sold its 51% interest in Coastal Petrochemical L.P. and associated working capital to Petro-Canada for approximately $74 million. The major product of the Montreal-based...

International Specialty, Products (ISP).(Expansions)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... International Specialty Products (ISP) plans to further expand capacity at its Port Neches, Texas, plant for the manufacture of emulsion SBR elastomers to 750 million lbs within two years. The multimillion-dollar expansion program includes the...

Deceuninck North America (DNA) reports that it has significantly increased capacity at its Monroe, Ohio, facility for the production of composite decking and railing systems as part of its strategic alliance with Alcoa Home Exterior, Inc.(Expansions)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Deceuninck North America (DNA) reports that it has significantly increased capacity at its Monroe, Ohio, facility for the production of composite decking and railing systems as part of its strategic alliance with Alcoa Home Exterior, Inc. DNA...

Chroma Corp.(Expansions)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... McHenry, Ill.-based Chroma Corp. announces that it has increased its specialty-colorant custom color compounding capacity by 1.5 million lbs/yr through the acquisition of a new twin-screw extruder with a specially designed mixing screw. The new...

Innovend, LLC.(Expansions)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Innovend, LLC, has built a new ISO 7 (Class 10,000) cleanroom in its Leominster, Mass., facility. Equipped with work cells for heat sealing, ultrasonic welding, bonding, and other operations, the new area is dedicated to medical device...

Klockner Pentaplast of America.(Expansions)(The Pentastat line of ESD packaging films has been extended to include WHMS-10 black conductive styrenic alloy film)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The Pentastat line of ESD packaging films has been extended to include WHMS-10 black conductive styrenic alloy film for difficult applications with static-sensitive electronic products, Klockner Pentaplast of America reports. For use in a...

Crompton Corp. of Middlebury, Conn., and private equity firm Hamilton Robinson LLC have signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture called Davis-Standard LLC (D-S LLC).(Joint Ventures)
May 1, 2005... Crompton Corp. of Middlebury, Conn., and private equity firm Hamilton Robinson LLC have signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture called Davis-Standard LLC (D-S LLC). Headquartered in Pawcatuck, Conn., D-S LLC will combine...

KUKA Robotics Corp. of Clinton Township, Mich., announces that it has become a member of EWI.(Joint Ventures)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... KUKA Robotics Corp. of Clinton Township, Mich., announces that it has become a member of EWI, a Columbus, Ohio-based organization dedicated to welding and materials joining.

SpecialChem (Paris, France) has announced a collaboration with DSM Engineering Plastics' Arnitel COPE product line on its Plastics & Elastomers platform, www.omnexus.com.(Joint Ventures)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... SpecialChem (Paris, France) has announced a collaboration with DSM Engineering Plastics' Arnitel COPE product line on its Plastics & Elastomers platform, www.omnexus.com. Arnitel is described as a TPE-E (or COPE) class of TPE consisting of...

Algor (Pittsburgh) has been named a Kubotek Solution Partner and is now including InCAD technology for Kuhotek USA's (Marlborough, Mass.).(Joint Ventures)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Algor (Pittsburgh) has been named a Kubotek Solution Partner and is now including InCAD technology for Kuhotek USA's (Marlborough, Mass.) KeyCreator in its entire line of mechanical design products--allowing engineers to create solid models in...

Automotive equipment supplier Peguform Bohemia of Liberec, Czech Republic, and Exatec.(Joint Ventures)
May 1, 2005... Automotive equipment supplier Peguform Bohemia of Liberec, Czech Republic, and Exatec, the Wixom, Mich.-based PC (polycarbonate) glazing technology joint venture of Bayer MaterialScience and GE Advanced Materials, have announced a joint effort...

PlextronicsSM (Pittsburgh) and Elo TouchSystems (Fremont, Calif.) have announced that The Technology Collaborative (TTC), a nonprofit economic organization serving Pennsylvania, will issue a $271,000 grant to fund their joint R&D program to develop conductive polymers for touch screens.(Joint Ventures)(PiextronicsSM)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... PiextronicsSM (Pittsburgh) and Elo TouchSystems (Fremont, Calif.) have announced that The Technology Collaborative (TTC), a nonprofit economic organization serving Pennsylvania, will issue a $271,000 grant to fund their joint R&D program to...

Philadelphia-based Arkema (formerly Atofina) has signed an agreement granting Akzo Nobel's Akcros Chemicals unit in Brunswick, N.J., a royalty-bearing license under U.S. Patent #5,109,049.(License)(Arkema)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Philadelphia-based Arkema (formerly Atofina) has signed an agreement granting Akzo Nobel's Akcros Chemicals unit in Brunswick, N.J., a royalty-bearing license under U.S. Patent #5,109,049. The agreement allows Akcros Chemicals to make, use, and...

Degussa.(Literature)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... "Performance Silica for Defoamers," a new 32-page technical bulletin from Degussa's Advanced Fillers & Pigments business (Parsippany, N.J.), explains how the company's Sipernat and Aerosil products can prevent the formation of foam during...

Victrex.(Literature)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... A technical brochure discusses how Victrex PEEK is replacing stainless steel, acetal, and nylon in a range of food-processing applications. For a copy of "Victrex PEEK Polymer for Food and Beverage Processing," phone (800) VICTREX or download...

Kintz Plastics.(Literature)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Kintz Plastics (Howes Cave, N.Y.) offers its 20-page Pressure-Forming Design Guide. To receive a free manual, call (518) 296-8513, x200. For more information, visit www.kintz.com.

Progressive Components.(Literature)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Progressive Components (Wauconda, Ill.) has issued the next generation of its Global Standards Program catalog for the global tooling industry. The new catalog and CAD geometry are available at www.procomps.com; for more information, call (847)...

William Andrew Publishing.(Literature)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The new Database of Antiblocking, Release, and Slip Additives--a companion to the recently released Handbook on the same topic features data on over 800 additives. It is available from William Andrew Publishing (Norwich, N.Y.). Visit...

Combining assets and personnel from the dissolved Amsys Tool & Die with a new CNC grinding machine.(New Company)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Combining assets and personnel from the dissolved Amsys Tool & Die with a new CNC grinding machine, a high-speed vertical machining center, and a gun drill, a new tool and die manufacturer, Technology Tool & Die has been formed in Green Bay,...

Fast Heat Inc.(New Facilities)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Fast Heat Inc., based in Elmhurst, Ilk, has started up a new sales, technical service, and manufacturing center in Shanghai to design and produce hot-runner systems and electric heating elements. This is the company's second such facility in...

Headquartered in Bend, Ore., Niton LLC announces the opening of a new office in Shanghai.(New Facilities)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Headquartered in Bend, Ore., Niton LLC announces the opening of a new office in Shanghai. Niton China Inc. will provide local sales and service support to the company's distribution network within the People's Republic of China.

Albemarle Corp.(Price Changes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Albemarle Corp., headquartered in Richmond, Va., reports a 7% increase in the price of its Saytex CP-2000, effective globally for shipments on or after April 1, 2005, or as contracts allow.

BASF Corp.(Price Changes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... BASF Corp. (Florham Park, N.J.) has announced price increases of 9% for caprolactam and 7% for nylon polymer in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, effective April 1, 2005.

The Dow Chemical Company.(Price Changes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The Dow Chemical Company of Midland, Mich., has announced a $0.10/lb increase in the selling price of Glacial acrylic acid, butyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, and methyl acrylate in the United States and Canada.

The Epoxy Products and Intermediates (EP&I) business of Dow is increasing the off-list prices.(Price Changes)(Dow)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The Epoxy Products and Intermediates (EP&I) business of Dow is increasing the off-list prices by 8% in North America for glycidyl methacrylate (GMA), effective May 1 or as contract terms permit.

Dow EP&I.(Price Changes)(Peroxymeric Chemicals)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Peroxymeric Chemicals, a business unit of Dow EP&I, has increased list and off-list prices for its Tone caprolactone-based products, cycloaliphatic epoxide resins, and Flexol plasticizer, effective April 1 or as contract terms permit. The...

Great Lakes Chemical Corp.(Price Changes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Indianapolis-based Great Lakes Chemical Corp. has announced a $0.10/lb global price increase for Firemaster 550/552 flame retardants, tetrabromophthalic anhydride, and tetrabromophthalic anhydride (PHT-4) derivatives. In addition, there is a...

Rhodia Engineering Plastics.(Price Changes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Rhodia Engineering Plastics (Lyon, France) has announced a price increase of $0.15/lb for the complete Technyl product range of polyamide 6 and 6.6 grades in North America, effective April 15, or as contracts allow.

Ticona.(Price Changes)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Ticona of Florence, Ky., has announced the following price increases in North America, effect April 15: Celanex polybutylene terephthalate, Riteflex thermoplastic elastomer, Vandar thermoplastic polyester blends, and Celcon acetal copolymer...

As its representative in California, Abresist Corp. of Urbana, Ind., has appointed Luzan & Company.(Representatives)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Representatives As its representative in California, Abresist Corp. of Urbana, Ind., has appointed Luzan & Company, based in Torrance, Calif.

Fremont, Ohio-based EPCO LLC has announced two new sales representative appointments.(Representatives)(Molders Services, Inc)(Rodney Kitchen )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Fremont, Ohio-based EPCO LLC has announced two new sales representative appointments. Molders Services, Inc., of Madison Heights, Mich., will cover the northern and western Michigan territory. Independent sales representative Rodney Kitchen of...

BASF Corp.(Restructuring)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... BASF Corp. (Florham Park, N.J.) reports that it is investing $60 million to restructure its plasticizers business. As part of the project, BASF will convert the existing 125,000 tons/yr 2-ethyl hexanol (2-EH) production unit at Pasadena, Texas,...

The Dow Chemical Company.(Websites)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Mich., www.dowproductsafety.com new product-safety website.

Holz Rubber Company, Inc.(Websites)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Holz Rubber Company, Inc., Lodi, Calif., www.holzrubber.com--redesigned and expanded company website.

Meese Orbitron Dunne Company.(Websites)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Meese Orhitron Dunne Company, Ashtabula, Ohio, www.modroto.com/newslet.htm--online resource of rotational molding information archived from the company's Adventures in Rotomolding newsletter.

Performance Materials.Net.(Websites)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Performance Materials.Net, www.performancematerials.net--news and information resource on advanced ceramics, composites, plastics, and biomedical materials, available on subscription or pay-perview basis.

PolyOne Corp.(Websites)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... PolyOne Corp. Cleveland, www.polyone.com/oncolor/-OnColor Catalog Color Selector, a new online tool, available free.

Tecton Products LLC.(Websites)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Tecton Products LLC Fargo, N.D., www.tectonproducts.com--newly launched company website.

According to an article by Marketing & Technology, Inc., which appeared on the website www.meatingplace.com in March 2005, the U.S. Department of agriculture is working on a technology that can turn chicken feathers into plastic products.(Other Briefs)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... According to an article by Marketing & Technology, Inc., which appeared on the website www.meating place.com in March 2005, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is working on a technology that can turn chicken feathers into plastic products. Made...