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| Exceed 1012 mVLDPE and Nexxstar resin formulations for the Indian market |
30 July 2006 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical will present two new high performance packaging solutions, Exceed 1012 mVLDPE and Nexxstar resin formulations for collation shrink and stretch hood films. |
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| New vertical injection molding machine |
29 July 2006 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
Technical support at ExxonMobil Chemical’s Santoprene specialty products technical center in Akron, Ohio, has been strengthened with the addition of a new vertical injection molding machine. It will be used to assist customers with insert and overmolding projects using Santoprene thermoplastic elastomers. The new machine, with 130 tons clamping force and rotary table, was selected because it is similar to those most commonly used in industry. |
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| New Santoprene TPE grades offer strong bonding to ETPs |
28 July 2006 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical has developed new Santoprene thermoplastic elastomer grades which bond successfully to engineered thermoplastics in overmolding applications. New Santoprene TPE bonding grades eliminate the need for adhesives, bonding agents and physical or mechanical interlocks. |
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| ExxonMobil affiliate in Japan expands to serve specialty battery markets |
27 July 2006 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil's affiliate in Japan, Tonen Chemical Corporation, announced today that microporous film production capacity has been increased by more than 50 percent at the Nasu Plant to satisfy strong demand and high growth in the lithium ion battery separator market. |
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| ExxonMobil Polyolefins plant sets record in industry safety |
26 July 2006 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
The ExxonMobil Polyolefins Plant in Baton Rouge has set a new record in industry safety. For four years straight, the plant has earned the Distinguished Safety Award from the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association, a feat no other company has accomplished. |
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| ExxonMobil Chemical introduces new line of compounded polyolefins for automotive industry |
25 July 2006 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical today introduced a line of compounded polypropylene for the automotive industry. ExxonMobil Performance Polyolefins are available from ExxonMobil Chemical facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. |
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| Exxtral(TM) BMU133 polypropylene chosen for Renault Espace bumper |
24 July 2006 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
Renault has selected ExxonMobil Exxtral(TM) BMU133 polypropylene for the bumper fascia on its new Espace multipurpose vehicle, highlighting ExxonMobil Chemical's debut in this application segment and the appeal of its latest generation of specialty polypropylenes. |
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| Borealis launches two new Borecene Compact PE grades to meet rotomoulders' needs for polyethylene resins |
09 July 2006 - Borealis A/S
Borealis has launched two new Borecene Compact PE grades to meet rotomoulders' needs for polyethylene resins that provide enhanced flow properties, as well as improved economics and handling. The new grades, which use Borealis unique patented technology eliminating pellet grinding, offer significant advantages for technical products used in high performance applications such as parts for the automotive industry with intricate shapes. |
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| Borealis launches a new solution for transparent, thin wall packaging |
08 July 2006 - Borealis A/S
Borealis has launched a new solution for transparent, thin wall packaging which meets the demands for improved product visibility, lighter weight but stronger packaging, better stackability and integrated features for convenience and tamper-proof solutions. |
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| Borealis is adding another grade to its SupercureTM high productivity energy cable compound product portfolio |
07 July 2006 - Borealis A/S
Borealis is adding another grade to its SupercureTM high productivity energy cable compound product portfolio by offering a crosslinked polyethylene insulation solution for long-term performance cables. The first of its kind, Supercure LC8205 combines water tree retardant properties with faster crosslinking, ensuring longevity of the cable and quick production runs benefiting both cable makers and power distributors. |
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| Borealis has developed a pioneering halogen-free flame retardant compound for the jacketing of energy cables |
06 July 2006 - Borealis A/S
Borealis has developed a pioneering halogen-free flame retardant compound for the jacketing of energy cables. In addition to providing flame retardancy, new grade Casico FR6082 adds high physical strength, toughness and good UV protection to polyethylene based cable jackets. Michael Bjørn, Marketing Manager for Borealis' wire and cable business comments: 'While initial demand for flame retardant power cable jacketing has come from specific European markets, FR6082 is suitable for broader use and we are seeing interest from many countries around the world. FR6082 benefits from the cost-effective attributes offered by Casico technology, making the compound an attractive, excellent performing solution for cable manufacturers and end-users.' |
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| Borealis BorPEX underscores winning performance in football |
05 July 2006 - Borealis A/S
Eight of the twelve German stadia hosting this year's world football championships are benefiting from a pitch heating system based on BorPEX material from Borealis, a leading provider of innovative value creating plastics solutions. Rehau, one of the most diversified plastic processors in the world, chose BorPEX for crosslinked polyethylene based pipes to prevent pitches from freezing during the winter. These tough and flexible pipes help prevent match postponements, eliminate the higher injury risk related to playing on hard, iced-up ground and accelerate the post-winter recovery of pitches. |
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| Borealis offers the medical industry a new high transparency, high purity sealing film solution |
04 July 2006 - Borealis A/S
Borealis is enlarging its product offer for high quality films with a new addition to its Bormed family of dedicated healthcare polyolefins. The new grade, Bormed TD109CF, is a polypropylene sealing material that combines processing advantages with high transparency, purity, excellent sealing behaviour and sterilisability. End uses which can benefit from the performance advantages include pouches, form- fill-seal film, the sealable layer for lids for the packaging of medical devices, and lid films for blister packaging. With this new grade, Borealis' range of solutions for the medical film industry becomes uniquely broad. |
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| Borouge and Borealis keep power running in China's Zhengzhou City |
03 July 2006 - Borealis A/S
Borouge, the joint venture between Borealis, a pre-eminent European plastics provider, and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, is helping the Zhengzhou Electric Bureau keep a smooth uninterrupted power supply to Zhengzhou City in Henan Province, China, by supplying Superclean LE4201 insulation and Supersmooth LE0500 semiconductive cable materials from Borealis. |
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| New state-of-the-art polyolefin compounds solutions |
14 May 2006 - Borealis A/S
Borealis, the world's leading provider of polyolefin compounds for the global wire and cable industry, will showcase state-of-the-art polyolefin compounds solutions to visitors of Wire 2006, from April 24-28, 2006 in Düsseldorf, Germany (Messe Düsseldorf, Hall 10, Stand N10-D70). |
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| New Borstar polyethylene packaging film grade |
14 May 2006 - Borealis A/S
Combining easy processing with a unique spectrum of mechanical properties, Borealis' new Borstar FB4370 grade offers new and improved packaging solutions to polyethylene converters. |
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| New Borealis Borpact PP packaging grade delivers unique optical performance |
13 May 2006 - Borealis A/S
Borealis brings a new polypropylene Borpact grade to film converters and product manufacturers which offers solutions to the packaging industry due to a unique combination of good low temperature resistance, high stiffness, high heat resistance plus excellent optical properties. |
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| Borealis meets insulation challenge of radio frequency cables |
13 May 2006 - Borealis A/S
The increasingly higher operating frequency of 3G mobile phone antenna cables places ever greater demands on the performance of insulation materials. To meet this challenge Borealis has launched a new combination of Borcell products that provides good insulation together with lower signal attenuation than has been possible with previous cellular materials. |
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| Borcoat new polypropylene coating provides innovative thermal insulation for deep water Gulf of Mexico project |
12 May 2006 - Borealis A/S
Borealis has developed innovative Borcoat polypropylene materials that thermally insulate the flowlines and risers serving the deep water Thunder Horse Field. This project uses the world's largest semi-submersible production platform operated by BP in the Gulf of Mexico. |
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| Pipe industry benefits from unique Borealis injection moulding grade for PE100 fittings |
12 May 2006 - Borealis A/S
Borealis has launched Borstar HE3490-IM, a new polyethylene grade specifically for the injection moulding of PE100 pressure pipe fittings. This solution provides the fitting manufacturers with a better alternative to the extrusion materials which they currently use, a material that combines the higher pressure performance of a PE100 material with the processing friendliness of a PE80. |
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| Borealis PP compound boosts long-term performance for white goods |
11 May 2006 - Borealis A/S
Appliance manufacturers are taking advantage of a new polypropylene compound GB366WG from Borealis. GB366WG is a 30 per cent glass filled polypropylene with a special detergent stabilisation system, developed specifically as a replacement for stainless steel in dishwasher and washing machine interiors. This new solution lowers production costs and increases production efficiency, while delivering improved, long-term performance. |
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| New Nepol long, glass fibre reinforced polypropylene concentrate from Borealis |
11 May 2006 - Borealis A/S
There is a growing trend to use dilution technology as a cost effective route for technically demanding injection moulded applications. This technology reduces the quantity of compounded material used by diluting a concentrated long, glass fibre compound ('concentrate') with reactor polypropylene at the injection moulding stage. |
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| Bormed polyolefins answer growing need for speciality grades in healthcare applications |
10 May 2006 - Borealis A/S
Borealis has developed the Bormed family of dedicated healthcare polyolefins to satisfy the demand from the pharmaceutical industry for consistency of quality and appropriateness for healthcare applications. |
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| Borealis combines unique, high productivity with a longer lifetime for new XLPE cables |
10 May 2006 - Borealis A/S
Borealis is adding another grade to its new SupercureTM high productivity energy cable compound product portfolio by offering a crosslinked polyethylene insulation solution for long-term performance cables. |
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| Borealis to promote new healthcare solutions |
09 May 2006 - Borealis A/S
Borealis, the leading supplier of plastics solutions for healthcare applications in Europe, will demonstrate a comprehensive range of polyolefin healthcare solutions at the Central & Eastern European PHARMtech Congress 2006 taking place on February 22-23 in Poland. |
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| Borealis reduces waste with new transparent, thin wall packaging solution |
08 May 2006 - Borealis A/S
Borealis has launched a new solution for transparent, thin wall packaging which meets the demands for improved product visibility, lighter weight but stronger packaging, better stackability and integrated features for convenience and tamper-proof solutions. |
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| ExxonMobil Chemical launches PacVantage |
07 April 2006 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical today launched its new PacVantage® suite of secure internet-based technologies to serve companies in the fast-moving consumer goods market. At the ExxonMobil Chemical stand (B13) at Interpack 2005 - Hall 7, brand owners will see a demonstration of PacVantage technologies that help to increase the marketing impact of their packaged products and reduce waste and inefficiencies. |
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| ExxonMobil Chemical to announce advanced PAO |
06 April 2006 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical will showcase its new SpectraSyn Plus product at the Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, May 15-19, in Las Vegas, Nev. These new high-performance polyalphaolefins offer a unique combination of low volatility and low-temperature fluidity. The company is the world's leading supplier and marketer of synthetic lubricant basestocks. |
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| New Vistamaxx grades for spunbond processing deliver enhanced elasticity introduced to China |
05 April 2006 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical today has announced at Chinaplas 2005 the addition of two new grades to its family of Vistamaxx specialty elastomers, both specifically designed to bring greater elasticity to the spunbond processing of nonwoven fabrics. |
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| ExxonMobil Chemical to present SFT315 polypropylene |
04 April 2006 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
Nonwovens produced using ExxonMobil SFT315 polypropylene offer cotton-like softness, excellent drapability and good abrasion resistance, all without affecting resistance to liquids. SFT315 polypropylene is ideal for use in medical gowns, surgical drapes, diapers, adult incontinence products and a host of other nonwoven products. |
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| ExxonMobil Chemical to expand EXXPRO™ specialty elastomers capacity |
03 April 2006 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical has announced today that it is doubling its production capability for its proprietary Exxpro™ specialty elastomers used in the construction of tire inner liners, as a result of new investment and recent operational improvements. The expansion of the company's plant in Baytown, Texas, is targeted for completion in the fourth quarter, 2006. |
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| Exceed™ 1012 mVLDPE and Nexxstar™ resin formulations |
02 April 2006 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical will present two new high performance packaging solutions, Exceed™ 1012 mVLDPE and Nexxstar™ resin formulations for collation shrink and stretch hood films, at Stand Number R1, Hall 7H at the PlastIndia 2006 Exhibition, February 9-14, in New Delhi, India. |
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| ExxonMobil announces LDPE licensing agreement in Thailand |
01 April 2006 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical Technology Licensing LLC announced today that it has signed a licensing agreement with Thailand's PTT Chemical Public Company Limited, for production of low-density polyethylene and ethylene vinyl acetate in a 100 KTA autoclave system. PTTChem, an affiliate of PTT Group and the largest producer of ethylene and propylene monomer in Thailand, also produces HDPE and supports their downstream petrochemical plants with a variety of utilities and logistics facilities. |
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| TPV meets design and performance requirements for unique grip |
20 March 2006 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
Lifelong gardener and successful software entrepreneur Bruce Baker wanted to develop an innovative range of hand-held garden tools that would be more comfortable to use than anything on the market. He envisioned tools that would be comfortable to use even for gardeners who suffer from arthritis, tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome and that would help prevent stress injuries. |
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| Certification demonstrates ongoing commitment of the santoprene specialty products group |
20 February 2006 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
Advanced Elastomer Systems, L.P., an affiliate of ExxonMobil Chemical, has achieved certification to the globally accepted automotive industry quality standard ISO/TS 16949:2002. The manufacturer of Santoprene™ thermoplastic vulcanizates is the world's leading supplier of TPVs to the automotive industry. |
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| Borealis launches Borstar PE 2G technology |
27 October 2005 - Borealis A/S
Building on the established advantages of its Borstar bimodal process technology, Borealis has introduced a new generation of proprietary technology, Borstar PE 2G, a multi-modal process that enables the molecular tailoring of polyethylene to provide solutions that meet the exact needs of the customer. |
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| New Borecene Compact powder grades offer unique opportunities for intricately shaped rotomoulded applications |
11 July 2005 - Borealis A/S
Borealis has launched two new Borecene Compact PE grades to meet rotomoulders' needs for polyethylene resins that provide enhanced flow properties, as well as improved economics and handling. |
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| Borealis to showcase new power cable solutions |
15 June 2005 - Borealis A/S
Borealis, the world's leading provider of polyolefin compounds for the Wire & Cable industry, is participating at the Wire Russia 2005 International Trade Fair, June 21-24 in Moscow (Borealis stand, 4B08/4C07, Pavilion 7 in the Krasnaya Presnya Exhibition Centre). |
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| Borealis introduces new Daploy 'soft foam' solution |
24 May 2005 - Borealis A/S
To meet the growing consumer demand for higher performance in soft foam applications, Borealis has introduced Daploy WB260HMS, high melt strength polypropylene. |
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| Upgraded Borflow provides a new improved liquid barrier solution for hygiene and medical applications |
25 April 2005 - Borealis A/S
With the introduction of an upgraded range of its Borflow low viscosity polypropylene homopolymers, Borealis has set a new standard in barrier performance for meltblown, nonwoven applications such as diapers and medical gowns. |
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| New Nexxstar resin formulated collation shrink packaging films offers clear advantages |
21 April 2005 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
Dazzling packaging performance, economic benefit and enhanced retail marketing opportunities can all be achieved using new NexxstarTM resin formulations designed expressly for collation shrink (sometimes referred to as bundling or multipack) packaging films. These coextruded resin formulations (or film structures) are the second in a series of advanced, custom designed NexxstarTM resin formulation packaging film solutions from ExxonMobil Chemical and can offer considerable benefits for both converters and brand owners. |
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| ExxonMobil Chemical unveils very low temperature sealing coating |
20 April 2005 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical is demonstrating its new very low temperature sealing coating technology at Interpack 2005 in Dusseldorf, Germany, April 21-25. Designed for optimum packaging-machine performance and high speeds, this new coating technology allows packaging on horizontal form fill and seal equipment at improved speeds and reduced costs. |
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| ExxonMobil Chemical introduces new self-adhesive label film for improved printability |
20 April 2005 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil today introduced Label-Lyte (TM)60LH537 coated white film facestock for self-adhesive labelling applications. The new film uses Rhiza proprietary coating technology to achieve performance improvement over other top-coated film face stocks, including Label-Lyte 60LH536.
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| DSM Engineering Plastics to double capacity in China |
24 March 2005 - DSM Engineering Plastics
DSM Engineering Plastics is to double capacity in China on new site to manufacture key moulded components for the automotive, electrical and electronics industries. |
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| Borealis appoints Ultrapolymers as European rotomoulding distribution partner |
14 March 2005 - Borealis A/S
Borealis has appointed Ultrapolymers as distribution partner in Europe for its full range of polyethylene and polypropylene rotomoulding (RM) resins effective March 14, 2005. |
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| Borealis achieves major increase in operating profit to EUR 278 million for 2004 |
10 March 2005 - Borealis A/S
Borealis has announced its fourth quarter results, reporting an operating profit of EUR 104 million for the quarter. The result compared positively to the EUR 24 million achieved in the same quarter of 2003, benefiting from improved operations and higher industry margins. |
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| New coater at Virton extends packaging possibilities |
21 January 2005 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical announces the start-up of a new flexible film coating line in its Virton, Belgium, facility. The company's new coating facility will provide consistent coating quality, short-run capability for niche products and multi-substrate material functionality. |
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| Two new metallization lines at Brindisi will ensure product quality and consistent supply |
10 January 2005 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical announces today that it is installing two new metallization lines at its oriented polypropylene films plant in Brindisi, Italy. The investment in metallization by ExxonMobil reinforces the company's commitment to the OPP films business through the provision of an improved and steady supply of quality metallized films to the flexible packaging industry. The first line is set to start producing commercially in the first quarter of 2005, with the second line due to start up a few months later. |
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| Long-term outlook positive for plasticizer and flexible vinyl business |
17 December 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
The American plasticizer and flexible vinyl (or PVC-polyvinyl chloride) business segment continues to face ongoing economic and market challenges. However, the outlook for these products is sustainable in the long term. That is the key message participants heard at the inaugural ExxonMobil Chemical Plasticizer Symposium in November 2004. |
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| Borealis PP chosen for pipe installation in opera house refit |
06 December 2004 - Borealis A/S
Spectators at Italy's world-famous La Scala opera house will be kept in more comfort than ever before, thanks in part to the installation of a new heating and air conditioning system that uses plastic pipes and fittings made from Borealis polypropylene (PP). The existing metal pipe installation has been entirely replaced.
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| Borealis completes sale of Portuguese operations to Repsol YPF |
30 November 2004 - Borealis A/S
The European Commission has cleared the Borealis sale of all assets of the petrochemical complex at Borealis Polímeros Lda, in Sines, Portugal to the Repsol YPF group based in Spain. The completion of the transaction took place on 30 November 2004.
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| Europower hydraulic hoses feature Arnitel TEE-E core |
23 November 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics
Europower, a major UK-based manufacturer of hydraulic hoses and fittings, is using Arnitel thermoplastic ether ester block copolymer elastomer (TEE-E) from DSM Engineering Plastics for the core of a select line of its hydraulic hoses.
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| New Santoprene Thermoplastic Elastomer grade suited for softer grip applications |
20 November 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
Advanced Elastomer Systems, an affiliate of ExxonMobil Chemical Company, has developed Santoprene™ thermoplastic elastomer grade X8211-25, suitable for many consumer product and packaging applications that require a softer grip, as well as resistance to repeated exposures to heat, oils, chemicals and other fluids. |
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| ExxonMobil Chemical introduces new labeling and flexible packaging OPP film products |
08 November 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
The world's premier provider of specialty films for flexible packaging and labeling will highlight two new OPP films with ultrahigh barrier and enhanced sealant technology at booth (N 3351). In addition, ExxonMobil will showcase recent film developments for labeling technologies with critical growth in the use of synthetics including cold-glue and in-mold technologies. |
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| ExxonMobil introduces labelling and flexible packaging OPP film products |
08 November 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical Co introduced new labelling and flexible packaging film products and technologies at Pack Expo 2004.
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| Frost & Sullivan product innovation award for Stanyl |
22 October 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics
Stanyl from DSM Engineering Plastics has received the Frost & Sullivan Product Innovation Award in the High Performance Polyamide sector. |
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| Heat-stabilised polyamide 46 for locking automotive quick-connect
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20 October 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics
Oystertec Plc (York, UK) is using DSM Engineering Plastics’ Stanyl TW200F8 40% glass-reinforced, heat-stabilized Polyamide 46 for the locking components of its new Oystertec High Pressure Quick Connects for automotive applications. |
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| Class A surface combined with top aesthetics and durability |
20 October 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics
In close collaboration with Automotive Lighting GmbH and Coko Werke, DSM Engineering Plastics developed two materials for use in and around the headlamp of the 2003 model Audi A3. |
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| DSM announces major capacity expansion for Stanyl |
20 October 2004 - DSM Engineering Plastics
DSM Engineering Plastics has announced two further capacity increases for its successful range of Stanyl high performance polyamide products. |
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| Borcoat PE coating protects major crude oil pipeline in Turkey
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20 October 2004 - Borealis A/S
Borcoat polyethylene (PE) pipe coating material from Borealis has been selected to provide corrosion protection for the Turkish section of the 1760-km Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, running from Azerbaijan through Georgia to Turkey, from where crude oil is shipped to markets worldwide. |
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| Borealis develops Beta-PPR RA7050 hot and cold water pressure pipe systems |
20 October 2004 - Borealis A/S
Borealis has brought a major raw material innovation to the hot and cold water pressure pipe sector with the development of Beta-PPR RA7050.
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| ExxonMobil displays is wares at K 2004 |
20 October 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
At K 2004, which is being held in Duesseldorf, Germany, ExxonMobil Chemical will present a range of products and technologies under what it refers to as its ‘solutions-based approach’.
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| Advanced Elastomer Systems continues to invest in weather-seal systems technology
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20 October 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
Having contributed substantially to the development of thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs) over the past 20 years, Advanced Elastomer Systems (AES), an affiliate of ExxonMobil Chemical Co, is continuing to invest resources to meet a growing need for Santoprene TPVs in automotive weather-seals applications.
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| AES announces new TPVs for outdoor electrical applications |
20 October 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
Advanced Elastomer Systems (AES), an affiliate of ExxonMobil Chemical Co, has introduced new Santoprene thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs) for outdoor electrical applications.
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| Santoprene grade suited to softer grip applications |
20 October 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
Advanced Elastomer Systems (AES), an affiliate of ExxonMobil Chemical Co, has developed Santoprene thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) grade X8211-25, suitable for many consumer product and packaging applications that require a softer grip, as well as resistance to repeated exposures to heat, oils, chemicals and other fluids. |
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| HDPE grade possesses excellent stiffness and barrier properties |
20 October 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
A new grade of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) has been introduced by ExxonMobil Chemical. Called HTA108 it is has excellent stiffness and barrier properties in coextrusion or polyethylene film blends.
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| Santoprene thermoplastic rubber achieve faster cycling times |
20 October 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
Injection moulders can soon achieve significantly faster cycle times when processing Santoprene thermoplastic rubber that uses a new technology. The new technology can translate into considerable per-part cost savings and increased processing capacity for injection moulders.
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| Vistamaxx grades meet needs of processors of melt-blown nonwovens |
20 October 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical has introduced high melt-flow-rate (MFR) grades of Vistamaxx speciality elastomers that are designed to meet the needs of nonwovens converters using melt-blown technology.
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| Exxtral compounded polypropylene grades selected for car interiors |
05 October 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
PSA Peugeot Citroën (PSA) has selected several Exxtral compounded polypropylene (PP) grades for the interior of its new Citroën C4 and Peugeot 1007 models, both unveiled last week at the Paris Motor Show.
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| ExxonMobil Chemical acquires Basell's shares in CIPEN plant |
01 October 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical has announced the acquisition of Basell's 50% share in the Compagnie Industrielle des Polyéthylènes de Normandie (CIPEN) plant in Notre Dame de Gravenchon, France, giving it 100% percent ownership of the facility. |
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| Catalyst system offers benefits for silane PEX heating pipes |
13 August 2004 - Borealis A/S
The Ambicat MB60 catalyst and the BorPEX ME2510 material offer benefits for silane PEX heating pipes. |
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| Borealis announces 2nd quarter operating profit of EUR 49 million |
11 August 2004 - Borealis A/S
Borealis today announced its second quarter results, reporting an operating profit of EUR 49 million. This is a significant improvement compared to the same period last year but EUR 7 million lower than the first quarter of 2004, as a result of higher feedstock prices. The second quarter operating results benefited from strong demand for polyolefins with higher sales volume compared to both the preceding quarter and the same period last year.
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| Automakers adopt new scratch-resistant TPOs from Borealis for car interiors |
10 August 2004 - Borealis A/S
With the introduction of Borealis thermoplastic olefin grades, (TPOs) EE137AE and EE137HP, Borealis has created an innovative, scratch-resistant injection-moulding compound specifically designed for automotive interiors and similar demanding applications. |
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| Biaxially oriented polypropylene reduces weight and improves transparency of plastic bottles |
10 August 2004 - Borealis A/S
The new Borealis RF926MO polypropylene (PP) injection stretch blow moulding (ISBM) grade provides enhanced performance owing to its biaxial orientation. The new grade can reduce weight by more than 30% compared with extrusion blow-moulded high-density polyethylene (HDPE) grades. |
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| Polypropylene film grades with low migration for medical applications |
10 August 2004 - Borealis A/S
Borealis has developed a range of new innovative polypropylene grades for extruded film applications such as medical pouches and monoblister packaging as an alternative to polyvinyl chloride (PVC), glass, and other polymers. They offer low migration into medical products and liquids and provide high security and integrity during transportation and handling.
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| Polypropylene blown film materials designed for production on polyethylene machinery |
10 August 2004 - Borealis A/S
Borealis has developed a range of polypropylene (PP) blown film materials designed for production on conventional blown-film machinery traditionally used for polyethylene. |
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| Zero-gap thermoplastics for BMW Series 1 bumpers and rocker panels
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10 August 2004 - Borealis A/S
BMW Group, seeking a zero-gap thermoplastic for its BMW Series 1 bumpers and rocker panels, turned to Borealis to create a material for its needs. Borealis created new zero-gap Daplen grades. |
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| Polyethylene (PE) materials bring added value to the utility and industrial pipe sectors |
06 August 2004 - Borealis A/S
Since its introduction, polyethylene (PE) from Borealis’ proprietary Borstar process has set the industry standard for pipeline construction in technical performance and delivered value to the pipe producers, pipeline installers, operators and end users. |
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| High-density polyethylene (HDPE) for beverage caps and closures |
06 August 2004 - Borealis A/S
New HDPE for caps and closures made using the unique bimodal Borstar® process offers greater quality and improved economics for converters |
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| Single-site catalyst polyethylene for packaging film |
27 July 2004 - Borealis A/S
Two new families of single-site catalysts (SSC) polyethylene (PE) from Borealis, based on unimodal and Borealis’ bimodal Borstar technology, have been designed to create new packaging options for all major segments of the fast-growing SSC PE market. |
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| Borealis increases European polyolefins prices by EUR 100 per tonne |
22 June 2004 - Borealis A/S
Borealis has increased the price of its polyethylene and polypropylene plastics in Europe by EUR 100 per tonne as of 1 July 2004. |
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| Borealis expands polypropylene plant and Noretyl JV cracker in Norway |
22 June 2004 - Borealis A/S
Borealis will expand its Noretyl ethylene cracker, a 50:50 joint venture with Hydro Polymers at Rafnes with 100,000 tonnes, and debottleneck its own polypropylene plant at Rønningen. The two Norwegian projects will be completed in the autumn of 2005. |
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| Gel specification for packaging films that process better, have improved optical, sealing & tear properties |
11 May 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical has commercialized, two low-gel grades of Exceed™ LLDPE specifically designed for high quality lamination and coextrusion film applications. The exceptionally low-gel levels of the new grades provide laminators/surface protection film makers with the opportunity to make a film that will process better, has improved optical properties, and offers improved sealing and tear-resistance. |
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| Tougher, flame retardant wire and cable jacketing |
26 April 2004 - Borealis A/S
Borealis has extended its Casico product range foro the global wire and cable industry with FR4805. This new stronger, flame retardant jacketing compound is designed to make cable installations more resistant to penetration and cut-through. |
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| XLPE compound delivers significant increases in cable production speed |
30 March 2004 - Borealis A/S
To help satisfy the growing demand for MV, HV and EHV underground cable systems for electric energy transmission, Borealis, the leading supplier of polyethylene to the wire and cable industry, has developed Supercure LS4201. The new XLPE compound can deliver significant increases in cable production speed without compromising either quality or performance. |
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| Insulating compounds for enhanced transmission in communication cables |
30 March 2004 - Borealis A/S
To meet the growing need for enhanced electrical properties in telephone, TV and data cables Borealis, the leading supplier of polyethylene to the global wire and cable industry, has further developed its cellular insulation compounds. Borcell is an extensive range of chemically and physically blown polyethylene (PE) compounds offering improved transmission properties and processability. |
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| Fast crosslinking XLPE for power cables |
30 March 2004 - Borealis A/S
Supercure LE8201 has an advanced crosslinking mechanism that enables crosslinking in medium voltage cablemaking to be carried out more efficiently. |
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| ExxonMobil Chemical announces new cost-effective PE resin for wire and cable applications |
08 March 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical announces a new linear low density polyethylene resin, LL 4004EL, for low-voltage power cable insulations. Globally available, this resin provides the cable manufacturer with a balance of crosslinking speed and ease of processing for cost-competitive cable constructions. |
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| Borealis expands distribution agreement with Ashland for Iberia |
26 February 2004 - Borealis A/S
Borealis has extended its current distribution agreement with Ashland Distribution Company to include polypropylene for small and medium sized automotive and household appliance customers in Spain and Portugal. |
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| Fruit bar marketer pears up with ExxonMobil Chemical to package unique new product |
20 January 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
You might find this product in any number of exotic locations, from the camouflage rucksack of a young American marine, to a storage bin aboard the Space Shuttle or even the coat pocket of a mountain climber high atop the Himalayas. It's not a high-tech compass or a new, multi-purpose cell-phone; it's what Gorge Delights advertises as an all-natural fruit bar that uses ExxonMobil Chemical's BICOR® and OPPalyte® oriented polypropylene film to achieve an astounding two-year shelf life. |
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| ExxonMobil Chemical introducing new wave of achieve Metallocene Polypropylenes |
19 January 2004 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical Company is introducing a new wave of Achieve™ metallocene polypropylenes that will benefit many markets, beginning with nonwovens. These new products extend the reach of the Exxpol™ technology that in 1995 produced the first metallocene-catalyzed polypropylenes. |
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| Solution outperforms existing stretch hood, shrink hood and cardboard |
16 December 2003 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical has developed an advanced, custom-designed, co-extrusion packaging solution, Nexxstar™ resin structures, which presents considerable benefits for converters and end-users. The first of this new family of resin structures, the Nexxstar stretch hood, offers cost benefits, outstanding toughness and exceptional optical properties for end-of-line packaging applications compared with current packaging options. |
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| Borouge developing into world scale petrochemical complex |
15 December 2003 - Borealis A/S
Borouge, Borealis’ joint venture with ADNOC, is expanding its existing Borstar capacity and studying further expansion to form a world scale petrochemical complex at Ruwais, Abu Dhabi in the UAE. |
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| ExxonMobil Chemical introduces improved Xylene Isomerization technology |
04 November 2003 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical Company announced today that an improved version of its latest technology for xylene isomerization, called XyMax(SM)-2, is now available for licensing. This latest generation of technology significantly expands operating flexibility by offering a broader temperature and pressure window and improved turndown capability. XyMax-2 utilizes a highly shape-selective, proprietary zeolite catalyst, which provides exceptional yield performance over a wide range of operating conditions. |
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| New brandshHighlight synthetics products for lubricant formulators
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22 September 2003 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
SpectraSyn(TM) is the new name for both low- and high-viscosity ExxonMobil Chemical PAO products. These synthetic basestocks offer performance advantages over mineral oils, including better low-temperature properties, low volatility, and improved thermal and oxidative stability. SpectraSyn low-viscosity products feature lower Total Acid Numbers and lower Bromine Numbers than previous products marketed under the ExxonMobil SHF name. |
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| First polypropylene product made from natural gas |
17 September 2003 - Borealis A/S
As a result of co-operation between Lurgi, Statoil and Borealis, the world’s first Borstar polypropylene cups have been created using propylene from Lurgi’s new MTP (Methanol-to-Propylene) process. |
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| More clarity for conventional blown film with air cooling |
20 August 2003 - Borealis A/S
Unveiled in co-operation with Kiefel Extrusion GmbH at June's prestigious NPE show in Chicago, Borealis' new Borclear polypropylene grade overcomes conventional PP limitations in blown film. Borclear RB707CF delivers superior optical properties in combination with good processability and excellent stiffness/tenacity balance, and is intended for co-extrusion as sealing layer. |
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| Borealis invests EUR 200 million in new Borstar polyolefin capacity |
01 July 2003 - Borealis A/S
Borealis has announced an EUR 200 million investment in the construction of a new 350,000 tonnes per year polyethylene plant, based on its proprietary Borstar technology, and a 90,000 tonnes per year expansion of the existing Borstar polypropylene plant at its petrochemical site at Schwechat, Austria. The new capacity will come onstream in 2005. |
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| ExxonMobil Chemical introduces Vistamaxx specialty elastomers for next-generation solutions |
24 June 2003 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical today launched the new Vistamaxx family of specialty elastomers, a revolutionary new product platform that combines the company's strengths in catalyst technology, product design and process development to deliver new levels of performance across a broad range of customer applications. |
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| ExxonMobil Chemical introduces new polypropylene hrade for thermoforming |
28 May 2003 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical Company today announced the availability of an advanced polypropylene resin grade, ExxonMobil PP5082KN, designed to provide the clarity and stiffness required for demanding thermoforming applications.
ExxonMobil PP5082KN is a nucleated polypropylene produced using proprietary ExxonMobil Chemical formulation processes. In addition to its excellent clarity and high stiffness, the unique design of ExxonMobil PP5082KN offers excellent heat resistance, fast cycle times and good melt strength for easy processing. |
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| Streamlined technology organisation goes live at Borealis |
23 May 2003 - Borealis A/S
Borealis' redesigned and market aligned technology organisation, consolidated around four Innovation Centres, will be effective 1 June 2003. The main objective of the reorganisation is to accelerate the pace of innovation. |
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| ExxonMobil Chemical introduces synesstic AN blendstocks |
28 April 2003 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
Synesstic AN Blendstocks are a unique class of API Group V category fluids manufactured to deliver improved hydrolytic, thermal and oxidative stability compared with other Group V fluids. When used as a blendstock with other synthetic fluids such as polyalphaolefins, Synesstic AN products can enhance the stability and performance of many industrial and automotive lubricants in extreme as well as routine conditions. |
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| High performance short glass fibre reinforced PP aids automotive component productivity |
19 March 2003 - Borealis A/S
Borealis, a leading supplier of polyolefins, has developed a high performance short glass fibre reinforced (HPGF) polypropylene compound family that has the technological and economical potential to replace long glass fibre (LGF) grades in highly stressed parts for technical automotive applications. Borealis has commercialised this new product group under the Xmod brand.
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| ExxonMobil Chemical introduces new resins to meet Indian consumers' demand |
15 February 2003 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical introduces new metallocene-based polyethylene resins in India that will help packaging fabricators manufacture small packets or sachets for many consumer applications. Exceed(TM) 1018 EA is being launched at PlastIndia 2003 in New Delhi from February 15 to 20 and Exceed(TM) 1018 EA mLLDPE will be demonstrated at the DGP Windsor and Kolsite machine runs at the same tradeshow. DGP Windsor and Kolsite are leading Indian blown film machine manufacturers. |
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| Borealis expands distribution agreement with Ashland |
31 January 2003 - Borealis A/S
Borealis is to extend the current distribution agreement with Ashland to also include polypropylene for small and medium size automotive and household appliance customers in the Benelux, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Ireland and the UK in addition to the Nordic countries.
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| ExxonMobil Chemical expands global exceed mLLDPE product line, adds new higher density grades |
16 December 2002 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
As the preeminent resin supplier to polyethylene film markets, ExxonMobil Chemical today announced the commercialization of two new Exceed metallocene-based linear low density polyethylene grades. These new grades have densities of 0.927 and melt indices from 1.3 to 3.5. Grade names for these products are Exceed 1327CA and Exceed 3527CB. Potential applications for these new grades include heavy duty shipping sacks, stretch film, hygiene film, liners and merchandise bags. These new grades offer an outstanding balance toughness for high performance films and stiffness for potential downgauging. |
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| Borealis delivers key technical support in new polypropylene-centred dishwasher development |
06 December 2002 - Borealis A/S
Borealis, a leading supplier of polyolefins, working closely with major white goods manufacturer Bosch Siemens, has developed a polypropylene compound suitable for the replacement of stainless steel in the interior of a dishwasher. |
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| Official inauguration and ISO certification of the Borealis Borouge petrochemical complex |
07 November 2002 - Borealis A/S
On October 30, 2002, the USD 1.2 billion Borouge petrochemical complex in Ruwais in the United Arab Emirates was officially inaugurated. The day before Det Norske Veritas presented the ISO 9001:2000 certification to Borouge, who achieved the certificate in only nine months as one of the fastest companies. |
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| ExxonMobil introduces new viscosity of synthetic mobil 1 with supersyn |
05 November 2002 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties today announced the introduction of a new 0W-20 viscosity grade of Mobil 1(R), the world's leading synthetic motor oil. The new Mobil 1 0W-20 with SuperSyn(TM) anti-wear technology will provide excellent fuel economy while delivering exceptional cleanliness and wear protection in high-temperature, hot-running engines. It is designed specifically to benefit cars that have used 5W-20 viscosity applications, such as newer Honda, Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars, trucks and SUVs (sport utility vehicles), and whose owners wish to use fully synthetic products. |
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| Resins for rotomoulding |
01 October 2002 - Borealis A/S
Borealis launches two new product ranges based on its unique Borecene technology - Borecene Compact and Paintable Borecene PE resins for rotomoulding |
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| Borealis and Trespaphan have signed License Agreement for PP film |
19 September 2002 - Borealis A/S
Borealis A/S, Denmark, and Trespaphan GmbH, Germany, have signed a License Agreement in the field of biaxially oriented PP films made from high isotactic PP. Borealis has agreed to a license fee of an undisclosed amount and has been granted the right to operate under Trespaphan’s patents related to this type of high isotactic PP. |
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| Borealis customer event stimulates dialogue about creating value in the plastic pipe business |
11 September 2002 - Borealis A/S
Borealis, Europe’s leading supplier of specialist polyolefin products for the pipe industry, organised a major event for its customers near its Marketing & Development Centre in Stenungsund, Sweden, on 4 and 5 September 2002. |
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| ExxonMobil Chemical launches film label replacement for paper |
03 September 2002 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical today introduced Label-Lyte® 85 LP-200M, a biaxially oriented polypropylene film designed to replace metallized paper in water-based, cold-glue cut and stack patch labeling applications. The first film of its kind in the industry to run on most existing paper labeling equipment without machinery or adhesive modifications, Label-Lyte® 85 LP-200M brings the marketing and manufacturing benefits of film to beer, wine, spirits, food and household chemical marketers. |
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| Borealis increases XLPE capacity to meet market demand |
29 April 2002 - Borealis A/S
Borealis, a leading global supplier of polyethylene materials to the wire and cable industry, has advanced its strategic investment plans for new XLPE manufacturing capacity to meet market demand for the compound, which is viewed as providing a cost-effective insulating solution with low environmental impact. |
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| Borealis increases XLPE capacity to meet market demand |
26 April 2002 - Borealis A/S
Borealis, a leading global supplier of polyethylene materials to the wire and cable industry, has advanced its strategic investment plans for new XLPE manufacturing capacity to meet market demand for the compound, which is viewed as providing a cost-effective insulating solution with low environmental impact |
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| Borealis delivers low cost high quality solution for 1kV cable insulation |
14 April 2002 - Borealis A/S
Borealis, the leading global supplier of polyethylene materials to the wire and cable industry, has seen growing success of its unique Visico/Ambicat copolymer and catalyst system for low voltage insulation. Visico, a scorch-retardant, moisture curable, ethylene-vinyl silane copolymer, has experienced a significant market acceptance since its introduction over 10 years ago. |
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| Increasing global adoption of Borealis materials for XLPE cables in high voltage underground application |
08 April 2002 - Borealis A/S
Borealis, the leading global supplier of polyethylene materials to the wire and cable industry, sees cross-linked polyethylene cables (XLPE) as cost-effective and reliable solutions with low environmental impact. |
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| Jacketing compound for ADSS cable applications |
08 April 2002 - Borealis A/S
Borealis, the leading global supplier of polyethylene to the wire and cable industry, has launched Borstar HE 6081, a new grade of its high-density polyethylene-based family of jacketing compounds. Borstar HE 6081, which has been specially designed for ADSS cable applications, delivers excellent track resistance outperforming the tracking properties of traditional compounds. |
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| Copolymer and catalyst system for low voltage (1kV) cable insulation |
08 April 2002 - Borealis A/S
Borealis, the leading global supplier of polyethylene materials to the wire and cable industry, has seen growing success of its Visico/Ambicat copolymer and catalyst system for low voltage insulation. |
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| Borealis highlights wire and cable value solutions at Wire 2002 in Düsseldorf |
08 April 2002 - Borealis A/S
Borealis will focus on how its W&C business is delivering value to the customers by developing products that offer greater productivity, downsizing possibilities and improved material life-cycle performance. A special feature of the Borealis stand will give emphasis to cabling in buildings. |
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| Increasing global adoption of Borealis materials for XLPE cables in high voltage underground application |
04 April 2002 - Borealis A/S
Traditionally the transmission of power has been by overhead cable and where supply needed to be fed underground, at city-interfaces for example, oil-filled cables have been used. This technology, used worldwide, which utilises paper-wrapped cable within an oil-filled metal casing was developed in the 1930's and 1940's, exhibits a number of drawbacks. |
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| ExxonMobil Chemical expands global plastic film coating capacity |
28 February 2002 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
The new line will be used primarily to reinforce ExxonMobil's label business for coating plastic film in the fast-growing market of cans and bottles. Coated films are durable enough to handle the many constraints these types of applications generate by providing resistance to solvents and acids, facilitating the application of adhesive, and allowing for various printing techniques (rotogravure, flexography, offset etc.). |
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| Borealis helps launch new flame retardant association, FROCC |
12 October 2001 - Borealis A/S
FROCC is a trade association among Borealis, AEI Compounds, Condor Compounds, Crosspolimeri, Polyplast Müller and Scapa Polimerics with the aim to promote the use of environmentally friendly flame retardant polyolefin based compounds in electric cable applications. The association became a legal entity mid July and held its first general meeting on August 29. FROCC has launched its own web site. Visit the web site at www.frocc.org |
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| New metallocene-based VLDPE now available for food and industrial packaging |
13 September 2001 - ExxonMobil Chemical Co
ExxonMobil Chemical Company announced today it has commercialized Exceed 1012CA, a new metallocene-based, very low density polyethylene. Exceed 1012CA was developed to provide better properties than currently available with conventional Ziegler-Natta VLDPE and ultra low density polyethylene resins. |
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| New all-polypropylene vacuum cleaner is a milestone for Borealis |
03 September 2001 - Borealis A/S
For the first time ever, a vacuum cleaner has been made solely out of polypropylene. For a long time PP has been used for interior components and structured external components of household products, but the spectrum of characteristics for aesthetically demanding products has made it inadequate for external components. Instead, Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene has been used. |
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| A new generation of Propylene Alpha Olefin copolymers for PP Cast Film |
03 September 2001 - Borealis A/S
Best optical properties are one of the most decisive factors for the success of PP castfilms as a packaging material. Continuous efforts to improve the optical window regarding transparency and surface gloss has led to the introduction of a new generation of C3/-olefin copolymers. |
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| RM7403/RM7405 for thick wall and underground tanks |
03 September 2001 - Borealis A/S
Borealis, the European leader in the supply of rotational moulding polymers, has developed a new grade in the Borecene range for thick walled and underground tanks. |
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| Fiat produce scratch-resistant dashboard made from new Borealis polypropylene |
03 September 2001 - Borealis A/S
The newly developed, highly innovative grade, Daplen EE137AI, is 10% mineral-filled and also contains EPDM to ensure splinter-free behaviour. The grade shows excellent scratch performance and gives no visible white defects when scratched. It fulfils Fiat's 50.130 SR norm and has been accepted for use for the dashboard of the Fiat Punto. |
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| New Business Unit Pipe offers quality in quantity to the whole value chain |
03 September 2001 - Borealis A/S
Following the start ups of Borealis' first Borstar PP plant in Schwechat, Austria in May 2000 and the company's second plant to produce Borstar PE products at Stenungsund, Sweden in October 2000, Borealis Business Unit Pipe is well positioned to offer its customers a unique and complete product range in polyethylene and polypropylene grades for pipe applications. Borealis has further reinforced its marketing organisation to serve the entire value chain of the piping industry both in terms of PE and PP. |
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| Borstar products for water and gas distribution pipelines |
03 September 2001 - Borealis A/S
In many countries PE is already the standard choice for drinking water mains and natural gas distribution pipelines. PE100 pipes are quickly gaining market share from ductile iron, PVC, GRP, concrete and steel pipes for larger diameter pipes. Medium density PE80 pipes continue to be commonly used for smaller diameter service pipes due to their excellent flexibility and coilability. |
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| Borsoft, Very soft and transparent polypropylene |
03 September 2001 - Borealis A/S
Random-Heterophasic-Copolymers combine the advantages of PP random copolymers with those of PP heterophasic copolymers in an unique way. For the cast film technology with chillroll process, Borsoft SD233CF was specially designed to combine following properties: |
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| Daploy, Borealis new high melt strength polypropylenes |
03 September 2001 - Borealis A/S
Since its first development in the 1950s, polypropylene has rapidly become established as a preferred material in many conversion technologies (e.g. injection moulding, film and fibre) because of its excellent physical property profile. In other conversion technologies, however, this rapid utilisation was not seen. Two factors contributed to this, PP is a partially crystalline polymer and PP has low melt strength and extensibility in the melt phase. In the early days, conversion technologies such as thermoforming, blow moulding and extrusion coating were not readily able to utilise PP because of one or both of these factors. |
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| Borealis new high stiffness, high crystalline Bormod PP Homopolymers for modern flexible packaging solutions |
03 September 2001 - Borealis A/S
In May 2000 the world's first Borstar PP plant was started up by Borealis. This new generation of process technology enables a further expansion of product property window and application possibilities. A special feature of Borstar PP technology is its improved high crystallinity PP grades, especially tailored for castfilm applications. Based on a high and balanced impact/stiffness level it is possible to serve brand new application areas, not previously covered by PP. Additionally, product economics and performance are improved for existing applications. |
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| Stiff PP for sewerage rollout in Europe |
03 September 2001 - Borealis A/S
Almost 20 different systems in non-pressure underground drainage and sewerage systems are offered today. All these systems are based on enhanced PP raw materials. Borealis PP products for underground drainage and sewerage are specifically developed to exceed by a wide margin material requirements according to European standardisation. Both materials BA212E and BC50 are first class products and have proven their performance accordingly. |
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| New high performance PP materials for offline painted car body panels |
03 September 2001 - Borealis A/S
The automotive industry is confronted with permanent changes in terms of security legislation, reduction of fuel consumption, weight saving, cost reduction and design. To tackle all these challenges, the need for new materials and methods of manufacturing is a high priority in the development departments at the OEM, the system suppliers and the raw material suppliers. |
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| Combining high flow, stiffness and impact resistance - BJ356MO, MFR100 Heterophasic PP |
03 September 2001 - Borealis A/S
Compared to a high flow impact resistant PP such as BJ380MO, BJ356MO shows a step change in both flow and stiffness, while displaying an impact resistance superior to any homopolymeric PP, such as the easy flowing HJ320MO. The super light flow enables easy filling of products with flow length-wall thickness ratios up to 400, while the tailored properties provide the required stiffness and impact resistance to design for thinner walling. |
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| Major improvements in FFS film for deep freeze bags through implementation of Borstar LLDPE grades |
03 September 2001 - Borealis A/S
The superior low temperature properties of the Borstar LLDPE grades, FB2230 and FB2310, ensure pack integrity and thereby product preservation. In this field of application these products outperform all other PE grades on the market. By incorporating these materials in films for frozen products, several other advantages can be realised. The broad MWD provides efficient extrusion of high quality film, often at improved production regularity. Mechanical properties, like high toughness in combination with increased stiffness, provide a secure and efficient filling and packaging operation. The nature of these products gives matt surface films which facilitate packaging, opening up new design possibilities and making it possible to use films free of additive like slip and antiblock, thereby reducing migration levels. |
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