LyondellBasell to Showcase its Leading Petrochemical Capabilities at Interplastica in Moscow
LyondellBasell Industries will feature its latest innovative product and technology offerings at Interplastica 2009, Russia’s premier trade fair for the plastics and rubber industries.
LyondellBasell - December 18, 2008

Nov. ICIS IPEX Down 13% on Weak Economy, Energy
The ICIS Petrochemical Index for November plummeted by a record 13% to 288.01 from October's reading of 331.83 on a combination of global economic woes and declining energy values.
ICIS - December 16, 2008

LyondellBasell Starts Up New Polypropylene Compounding Plant in Nansha, China
LyondellBasell Industries has announced the start-up of its new polypropylene (PP) compounding facility in Nansha, China, with a nominal capacity of 15,000 tonnes per year.
LyondellBasell - December 16, 2008

LyondellBasell Grants 20th Lupotech T License Since 2000 to Polimérica in Venezuela
Polimérica has selected LyondellBasell’s Lupotech T technology for a new 300 KT per year low density polyethylene plant to be built in Jose, State of Anzoategui, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
LyondellBasell - December 15, 2008

Frigel NA Introduces New Ecodry EDK Model to North American Market
Frigel NA is pleased to introduce its new EDK model to the Ecodry line of products. The EDK significantly improves the effects of heat rejection through a redesign of the air flow and an increased efficiency of the system’s adiabatic chamber.
Frigel - December 12, 2008

DuPont™ Vespel® Parts Step Up to Increased Heat and Wear Needs in Aerospace
DuPont™ Vespel® business expands its portfolio of products with the new Vespel® SCP part family developed to deliver improved part life, reduced weight and lower costs in jet engines and aircraft systems.
DuPont - December 9, 2008

EBM-PAPST and DSM Engineering Plastics Collaboration Leads to Innovative Fan in LED Headlamps for Hella
EBM-PAPST and DSM Engineering Plastics collaboration resulted in a completely new cooling air supply concept, molded in DSM’s newly developed Arnite® PET XL which exhibits extremely low outgassing.
DSM - December 8, 2008

New Quality Assurance Lab at RTP Company Expands Capabilities & Improves Productivity
RTP Company has invested in a state-of-the-art quality assurance laboratory at its manufacturing facility. The new lab provides the company with streamlined operational efficiencies and expanded material testing capabilities necessary to meet the needs of global OEM users of specialty compounds.
RTP Company - December 8, 2008

Victrex® T-Series™ Polymers Deliver Enhanced Performance at High Temperatures
VICTREX® T-Series™ polymers offer a solution for applications requiring superior high temperature resistance, unparalleled compressive strength, excellent tensile and flexural strength and low fatigue properties.
Victrex - December 5, 2008

Meldin® 7000 Series Polyimide Basic Shape Range Expanded
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has recently expanded its range of basic shapes to offer a full range of sheets and rods through their Meldin® 7000 Series polyimide product line.
Saint-Gobain - December 5, 2008

ABI Presents Strategies on Avoiding Green Washing at PIRA's Sustainability in Packaging Conference 2009
ABI will conduct a workshop at PIRA 2009 Sustainability in Packaging Conference held March 2-4 in Orlando on avoiding pitfalls and creating business opportunities through green initiatives.
ABI - December 4, 2008

Merquinsa Develops World First Ether-based Bio TPU
Merquinsa announces today the development of the world first ether-based Bio TPU grades at the Bioplastics Awards Conference.
Merquinsa - December 3, 2008

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