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Troy Corporation acquires Micropel
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Troy Corporation acquires Micropel Troy Corporation has acquired Micropel LLC, formerly a Division of M2 Technologies, Inc., and its performance product line, which includes speciality biocides for the antimicrobial protection of plastics. Micropel Corporation provides antimicrobial additives to
fabricators of PVC, polyurethanes, polyolefins, and other plastics used in a wide range of industrial and consumer applications including marine fabrics, refrigerator gaskets, roof membranes, floor and wall coverings and pool liners. According to Troy Corporation,
the combination of the existing Micropel product line with its EPA registered Polyphase products will provide customers with greater choices for antimicrobial protection The products will be sold globally under the Micropel® name. The company adds that customers from any region can
now use the global sales, technical services, research and development, and distribution network of Troy Corporation to obtain improved service and support to grow their business. Contact: Troy Corporation Tel: +1 973 443 4200 E-mail: [email protected]
Repsol buys Portuguese petrochemicals site Repsol YPF has signed an agreement with Borealis A/S to purchase Borealis Polímeros Lda, which includes all assets of the petrochemical complex at Sines, Portugal. The completion of the transaction is subject to authorization by the European Commission. The site comprises a cracker with a volume of approximately 350,000 tonnes of ethylene and 180,000 tonnes of propylene annually In addition, there are two polyethylene plants - a low density plant with a production capacity of 145,000 tonnes and a high density plant of 130,000 tonnes. Repsol YPF says that this agreement strengthens its strategy and allows for new development in two core businesses, olefins/base petrochemicals and polyolefins. This purchase gives Repsol YPF a stronger presence in Europe and complements its product portfolio with new applications currently not manufactured at the Puertollano and Tarragona complexes in Spain. According to Repsol YPF, the agreement means a 38%
increase in its cracker production capacity. In addition, it means a 28%
increase in production capacity in total polyolefins and a 55% increase in polyethylene.
Contact: Repsol YPF Tel: +34 91 348 8787
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Plastics Additives & Compounding November/December 2004
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Troy Corporation acquires Micropel Troy Corporation has acquired Micropel LLC, formerly a Division of M2 Technologies, Inc., and its performance product line, which includes speciality biocides for the antimicrobial protection of plastics. Micropel Corporation provides antimicrobial additives to
fabricators of PVC, polyurethanes, polyolefins, and other plastics used in a wide range of industrial and consumer applications including marine fabrics, refrigerator gaskets, roof membranes, floor and wall coverings and pool liners. According to Troy Corporation,
the combination of the existing Micropel product line with its EPA registered Polyphase products will provide customers with greater choices for antimicrobial protection The products will be sold globally under the Micropel® name. The company adds that customers from any region can
now use the global sales, technical services, research and development, and distribution network of Troy Corporation to obtain improved service and support to grow their business. Contact: Troy Corporation Tel: +1 973 443 4200 E-mail: [email protected]
Repsol buys Portuguese petrochemicals site Repsol YPF has signed an agreement with Borealis A/S to purchase Borealis Polímeros Lda, which includes all assets of the petrochemical complex at Sines, Portugal. The completion of the transaction is subject to authorization by the European Commission. The site comprises a cracker with a volume of approximately 350,000 tonnes of ethylene and 180,000 tonnes of propylene annually In addition, there are two polyethylene plants - a low density plant with a production capacity of 145,000 tonnes and a high density plant of 130,000 tonnes. Repsol YPF says that this agreement strengthens its strategy and allows for new development in two core businesses, olefins/base petrochemicals and polyolefins. This purchase gives Repsol YPF a stronger presence in Europe and complements its product portfolio with new applications currently not manufactured at the Puertollano and Tarragona complexes in Spain. According to Repsol YPF, the agreement means a 38%
increase in its cracker production capacity. In addition, it means a 28%
increase in production capacity in total polyolefins and a 55% increase in polyethylene.
Contact: Repsol YPF Tel: +34 91 348 8787
Your Equipment After Axel.
Your Equipment Before Axel.
Axel Process Aid Additives. A Little Dose Moves Things a Lot Faster.
Just a pinch of an Axel additive increases production speed significantly—0.3% typically yields a 30% gain in productivity.That’s an ultra-low investment with major benefits: dramatic flow enhancement, superb dispersion, residue-free equipment. And our unique chemistry leaves no transfer on finished parts. So surfaces bond or imprint flawlessly. Contact Axel today, we’ll get you up to speed! Mold Releases & Process Aid Additives
Box 77 0855,Woodside, NY 11377 800-332-AXEL(2935), 718-672-8300 Fax: 718-565-7447 www.axelplastics.com
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Plastics Additives & Compounding November/December 2004