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Baxenden acquires Akcros prepolymer range
Additivesfor Polymers
November 1995
Coconut shell as filler for plastics Coconut shell powder, made from mature coconut shells, is being used extensively in synthetic resin glues as a filler and extender in the manufacture of phenolic moulding powders. It yields specialized surface finishes in plastic products, mastic adhesives and other products. In India, the powdering of coconut shells is usually done by adopting a combination of hammer mill and pulveriser. The process involves defibering of shells, crushing the ‘shell into small pieces of about 2cms square in a hammer mill, grinding these into powder and sieving the particles into various sizes from 80-200 mesh. There are about 15 shell powdering units in India, manufacturing about 1,800 tonnes a year. Plastics Southern Africa, 1995, (June), 14
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Baxenden acquires Akcros prepolymer range Baxenden Chemical Ltd has acquired the and Qua&n ranges of polyurethane prepolymers and resins from Akcros Chemicals. The products will be incorporated into Baxenden’s Specialty Chemicals Division. These will complement Baxenden’s range of materials for the coating, adhesive, sealant and elastomer markets. Lankrothane
Baxenden Chemicals Ltd is an independent European producer of polyurethane prepolymers for coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers. It is jointly owned by Witco Corp (US) and Croda International (UK). Contact: Baxenden Chemicals Ltd, Specialty Chemicals Division, Paragon Works, Baxenden, Nr Accrington, Luncs, BB5 2SL, UK. Tel: i-44-1 254-872278. Fax: +44-l 254871247.
a1995 Elsevier Science Ltd
The Bernhard Rustige Group introduces itself K95 was the ideal time for the Bernhard Rustige Group to introduce itself to the global plastics industry. The group is made up of six companies which are considered as separate service companies with integrated production units. At a time when most German manufacturers are feeling the effects of recession and reductions in public spending, the Bernhard Rustige Group is continuing its course of expansion which has resulted in average growth rates of 20% over the last few years. The six individual companies are organized within a central management holding based in Bremen, Germany. Two of the six companies are located in Germany and two in the Czech Republic, one in France and another in India; all locations were chosen in order to gain a sound foothold in areas with great future potentials, says the company. At present, the group comprises Constab Polymer Chemie GmbH & Co, Constab Engineering Plastics GmbH, Polymer Institute sro, Silon, Silix, and Constab Polymers (India) PVT Ltd. Constab Polymer Chemie GmbH & Co is considered to be the nucleus of the Holding Group with its base at Rtithen, in Germany. It produces additive and colour masterbatches for a wide range of applications including agriculture, horticulture and packaging. Constab Polymers (India) produces and sells masterbatches in the Far East in order to achieve a higher presence on the market. Constab Engineering Plastics GmbH at specializes in crosslinkable R&hen, polyethylene for cable and pipe applications, thermoplastic elastomers, halogen-free tailor-made compounds, polyolefin compounds and colour masterbatches. Polymer Institute in Brno, Czech Republic, is a subsidiary involved in application-oriented research and development. Also in the Czech 7
November 1995
Coconut shell as filler for plastics Coconut shell powder, made from mature coconut shells, is being used extensively in synthetic resin glues as a filler and extender in the manufacture of phenolic moulding powders. It yields specialized surface finishes in plastic products, mastic adhesives and other products. In India, the powdering of coconut shells is usually done by adopting a combination of hammer mill and pulveriser. The process involves defibering of shells, crushing the ‘shell into small pieces of about 2cms square in a hammer mill, grinding these into powder and sieving the particles into various sizes from 80-200 mesh. There are about 15 shell powdering units in India, manufacturing about 1,800 tonnes a year. Plastics Southern Africa, 1995, (June), 14
COMPANY
NEWS
Baxenden acquires Akcros prepolymer range Baxenden Chemical Ltd has acquired the and Qua&n ranges of polyurethane prepolymers and resins from Akcros Chemicals. The products will be incorporated into Baxenden’s Specialty Chemicals Division. These will complement Baxenden’s range of materials for the coating, adhesive, sealant and elastomer markets. Lankrothane
Baxenden Chemicals Ltd is an independent European producer of polyurethane prepolymers for coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers. It is jointly owned by Witco Corp (US) and Croda International (UK). Contact: Baxenden Chemicals Ltd, Specialty Chemicals Division, Paragon Works, Baxenden, Nr Accrington, Luncs, BB5 2SL, UK. Tel: i-44-1 254-872278. Fax: +44-l 254871247.
a1995 Elsevier Science Ltd
The Bernhard Rustige Group introduces itself K95 was the ideal time for the Bernhard Rustige Group to introduce itself to the global plastics industry. The group is made up of six companies which are considered as separate service companies with integrated production units. At a time when most German manufacturers are feeling the effects of recession and reductions in public spending, the Bernhard Rustige Group is continuing its course of expansion which has resulted in average growth rates of 20% over the last few years. The six individual companies are organized within a central management holding based in Bremen, Germany. Two of the six companies are located in Germany and two in the Czech Republic, one in France and another in India; all locations were chosen in order to gain a sound foothold in areas with great future potentials, says the company. At present, the group comprises Constab Polymer Chemie GmbH & Co, Constab Engineering Plastics GmbH, Polymer Institute sro, Silon, Silix, and Constab Polymers (India) PVT Ltd. Constab Polymer Chemie GmbH & Co is considered to be the nucleus of the Holding Group with its base at Rtithen, in Germany. It produces additive and colour masterbatches for a wide range of applications including agriculture, horticulture and packaging. Constab Polymers (India) produces and sells masterbatches in the Far East in order to achieve a higher presence on the market. Constab Engineering Plastics GmbH at specializes in crosslinkable R&hen, polyethylene for cable and pipe applications, thermoplastic elastomers, halogen-free tailor-made compounds, polyolefin compounds and colour masterbatches. Polymer Institute in Brno, Czech Republic, is a subsidiary involved in application-oriented research and development. Also in the Czech 7