Strictly-Extrusion

RTP Co., USA, has launched a new series of thermoplastic compounds containing an inherently conducting polymer (ICP) in PP, PE and PS, through an exclusive license from Panipol, Ltd. of Finland. Panipol makes the ICP. These all- polymeric compounds contain no carbon particles and are non-sloughing. They offer permanent, reproducible conductivity for ESD protection in the range of 106 to 109 ohm/sq surface resistivity. ICP compounds are less expensive than carbon-fiber compounds and reportedly offer better electrical, mechanical and flow properties than compounds filled with carbon particles. They are available in six standard colors for injection or blow molding, blown film and sheet extrusion.

Crompton Corp., USA, has licensed the Chemson Group of Austria to produce and sell Crompton’s OBS organic-based heat-stabilizer system for vinyl. The agreement applies to Europe, as well as the Middle East, Africa, Australia and South America. Both companies will offer their own one-pack additive technologies based on Crompton’s patented heavy-metal free OBS technology. It has been field-tested by several European pipe makers. Crompton is building an OBS production planty in Lampertheim, Germany, slated to start up in November.

Melbourne-based Visy Industries, a division of Visy Industries Holdings Pty. Ltd., is looking for a buyer for its films and laminates business unit. A Visy spokesman confirmed potential buyers are being “sounded out,” but would not give further details. The unit originally was part of Southcorp Ltd.´s Asia Pacific packaging division, which Visy bought this year.

Brückner Maschinenbau GmbH, a leading supplier of film stretching units, is expanding its market position in China. The last half year the company has sold four big PP stretching units with a production width of more than 8.000mm. This year Brückner has already received orders in China for about Euro 50 million.