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BASF to double styrene capacity at Antwerp
Glasforms builds second high-tech pultrusion facility GRP manufacturer Glasforms Inc is building its second state-of-the-art pultrusion facility in Birmingham, Alabama, USA Ground breaking began last October on the first phase of a major expansion project totalling over $9 million when complete. The first phase includes a 2800 m* plant complete with climate control and proprietary high-output machinery. The automated facility is scheduled to begin operations this month. Birmingham was selected as Glasforms’ second location because of its proximity to major
customers, says president Peter Pfaff. According to the Society of Plastics Industry, pultrusion applications will grow 10% annually over the next four years. With the successful development of a series of new products, Glasforms expects to double its business over the same four years. company will The continue to operate its 9300 m* facility at its headquarters in San Jose, California. Barry White, Glasforms Inc; tel: + I-408297-9300; fax: + l-408297-0601.
Interplastic and Jotun
BASF to double styrene capacity at Antwerp BASF is to increase styrene capacity at its Antwerp site from 260 000 to 500 000 tonnes/year with the addition of a third reactor. This significant increase in productivity will be achieved with an investment of just DM75 million thanks to forward planning. BASF originally designed the plant with three reactors to ensure flexibility in meeting increased demand for styrene. Two were built and commissioned in 1992, and the third reactor is expected to come on stream by the beginning of 1997. Production at Antwerp will then run at full capacity. With this new investment, BASF’stotal annual capacity for styrene is brought to just under 1.4 million tonnes. The company also manufac-
tures styrene at Ludwigshafen (510 000 tonnes), and at Rheinische Olefinwerke in Wesseling (350 000 tonnes), Germany. The additional output is required for the production of polystyrene, dispersions, Styropol and unsaturated polyester resins. Some of the styrene will be used by BASFCorp in the USA In connection with this, BASFhas signed a reciprocal supply agreement with US company Huntsman Chemical, based in Salt Lake City. BASF will supply styrene from Antwerp to Huntsman Chemical in Europe. In return, Huntsman Chemical in the USA will supply the same amount of styrene to BASFCorp. Gillian Thomas, BASF plc; tel: + 44- 181-9088417; fax: + 44-181908-5 768.
in vinyl ester tie-up INTERPLASTIC Carp, of St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, has entered into a licence and technology agreement with Norwegian resin producer Jotun Polymer. (Reinforced Plastics, April 1995, page 25) The US firm has issued an exclusive licence to Jotun Polymer for its complete line of epoxy-based vinyl ester resins. With the agreement, Jotun will acquire exclusive rights to European manufacture and sales of these vinyl ester polymers, and will begin manufacturing the resins in Europe. According to Robert A. DeRoma, senior vice-president
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at Interplastic, “this licence agreement with Jotun is consistent with our long-term marketing plan for these speciality polymers, to make them more widely available to the composites industry worldwide, through local distribution or through licence agreements or joint ventures”. DeRoma also expects that both companies will exchange additional technologies as a result .of the venture. Interplastic Corp; tel: + l-612-481-6860; fax: + I-612-481-9836; or: Jotun Polymer; tel: i- 4 7-3345- 7000; fax: + 47-33464614.
People Todd C. Brown has joined Zyvax Inc, of Boca Raton, Florida, as vicepresident of sales and marketing. Formerly of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co, in Japan, and Hills America, he will direct distribution, sales and marketing of the Zyvaxline of mould agents, sealers release and cleaners. Changes to the senior management structure have been announced by Concargo Ltd. John Burchell, previously managing director, has been appointed company chairman with responsi-
bility for development and special projects. Taking over as managing director is Nigel Brown, previously the company’s sales director. Brian Richmond has resigned his Maunsell Group Directorships and retired through ill health. He joined the Maunsell Group in 1968 and became a partner in 1973. He played a leading role in developing Maunsell’s innovative bridge design work which resulted in the opening of the world’s first all-composite footbridge.
customers, says president Peter Pfaff. According to the Society of Plastics Industry, pultrusion applications will grow 10% annually over the next four years. With the successful development of a series of new products, Glasforms expects to double its business over the same four years. company will The continue to operate its 9300 m* facility at its headquarters in San Jose, California. Barry White, Glasforms Inc; tel: + I-408297-9300; fax: + l-408297-0601.
Interplastic and Jotun
BASF to double styrene capacity at Antwerp BASF is to increase styrene capacity at its Antwerp site from 260 000 to 500 000 tonnes/year with the addition of a third reactor. This significant increase in productivity will be achieved with an investment of just DM75 million thanks to forward planning. BASF originally designed the plant with three reactors to ensure flexibility in meeting increased demand for styrene. Two were built and commissioned in 1992, and the third reactor is expected to come on stream by the beginning of 1997. Production at Antwerp will then run at full capacity. With this new investment, BASF’stotal annual capacity for styrene is brought to just under 1.4 million tonnes. The company also manufac-
tures styrene at Ludwigshafen (510 000 tonnes), and at Rheinische Olefinwerke in Wesseling (350 000 tonnes), Germany. The additional output is required for the production of polystyrene, dispersions, Styropol and unsaturated polyester resins. Some of the styrene will be used by BASFCorp in the USA In connection with this, BASFhas signed a reciprocal supply agreement with US company Huntsman Chemical, based in Salt Lake City. BASF will supply styrene from Antwerp to Huntsman Chemical in Europe. In return, Huntsman Chemical in the USA will supply the same amount of styrene to BASFCorp. Gillian Thomas, BASF plc; tel: + 44- 181-9088417; fax: + 44-181908-5 768.
in vinyl ester tie-up INTERPLASTIC Carp, of St. Paul, Minnesota, USA, has entered into a licence and technology agreement with Norwegian resin producer Jotun Polymer. (Reinforced Plastics, April 1995, page 25) The US firm has issued an exclusive licence to Jotun Polymer for its complete line of epoxy-based vinyl ester resins. With the agreement, Jotun will acquire exclusive rights to European manufacture and sales of these vinyl ester polymers, and will begin manufacturing the resins in Europe. According to Robert A. DeRoma, senior vice-president
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1995
at Interplastic, “this licence agreement with Jotun is consistent with our long-term marketing plan for these speciality polymers, to make them more widely available to the composites industry worldwide, through local distribution or through licence agreements or joint ventures”. DeRoma also expects that both companies will exchange additional technologies as a result .of the venture. Interplastic Corp; tel: + l-612-481-6860; fax: + I-612-481-9836; or: Jotun Polymer; tel: i- 4 7-3345- 7000; fax: + 47-33464614.
People Todd C. Brown has joined Zyvax Inc, of Boca Raton, Florida, as vicepresident of sales and marketing. Formerly of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co, in Japan, and Hills America, he will direct distribution, sales and marketing of the Zyvaxline of mould agents, sealers release and cleaners. Changes to the senior management structure have been announced by Concargo Ltd. John Burchell, previously managing director, has been appointed company chairman with responsi-
bility for development and special projects. Taking over as managing director is Nigel Brown, previously the company’s sales director. Brian Richmond has resigned his Maunsell Group Directorships and retired through ill health. He joined the Maunsell Group in 1968 and became a partner in 1973. He played a leading role in developing Maunsell’s innovative bridge design work which resulted in the opening of the world’s first all-composite footbridge.