February '08 Edition |
Rotational Moulding News From Across The Globe |
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493K Addresses Goa Institute 493K’s Managing Director, Dr Gareth McDowell, and associate consultant, Dr Nick Henwood, were presented with a BITTS plaque this month, in recognition of their contribution to a seminar at the BRLA Institute of Technology and Science in Goa, India. ...for more |
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ICO Polymers Results Released ICO Inc., global producer of custom polymer powders and plastic film concentrates, has announced its results for the quarter ended Dec. 31, '07. -- Revenues of $110.9 million, an increase of $24.6 million or 29% from prior year |
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New PIG® Single Drum Pallet Roll Top Hardcover Launched The ‘New Pig Corporation’ has introduced a covered containment pallet that allows single drums to be loaded and accessed easily -with pumps and funnels in place.The PIG® Single Drum Pallet Roll Top Hardcover provides protected storage and non-hazardous liquid containment for a frequently accessed drum. Low-density polyethylene construction with UV inhibitors makes the Unit ideal for use indoors or out. ...for more |
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Chem-Trend Hires Rohatynski-Harlow Public Relations Howell-based Chem-Trend, a global manufacturer of release agents and other process chemical specialties for the die casting, rotational molding, general rubber, polyurethane, tire, thermoplastics and composites industries, announced that it has selected Rohatynski-Harlow Public Relations as its agency of record. ..for more |
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INEOS Polyolefins announces extension of Grangemouth PP and PE INEOS Polyolefins has announced its intention to invest in random co-polymer technology on its liquid pool polypropylene (PP) unit at Grangemouth, Scotland. By linking ethylene supply from its crackers to the PP unit, random co-polymer grades with a wide range of melt flow rates will be produced commencing Q3 2008 for the blow moulding, packaging and medical sectors....for more |
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Caulfield Returns To Packaging With Gator Europe David Caulfield, the former managing director of Martin Professional Plc, has returned to the packaging industry at the head of a new venture, Gator Europe. Formed in association with Tampa, Florida-based Gator Cases, Gator Europe will provide local contact and communication for Gator OEM customers, manufacturing 'own brand' case products for companies in the entertainment industry and beyond....for more |
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Government of Canada Grants $195,000 in Funding to Plastique Rotek Inc. Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, February 20, 2008 – Jacques Gourde, Member of Parliament for Lotbinière–Chutes-de-la-Chaudière and Parliamentary Secretary to the HonourableJean-Pierre Blackburn , Minister of Labour and Minister of Canada Economic Development, today announced that Plastique Rotek Inc. will receive $195,000 in repayable funding toward the acquisition of new equipment to help the firm increase its productivity....for more |
493K Limited design and manufacture products for the rotational moulding industry, we specialise in mould temperature & pressure control systems which enable the moulders to:
- adjust for changes in the ambient conditions
- improve process control & efficiency
- optimise cycle times
- identify faults & machine inefficiencies
- reduce new product set-up times
- balance spiders
- 493K exploits
engineering research and development work which helps moulding companies to reduce losses and improve product quality.
493K's Product Range
A portable, real-time temperature & pressure measurement device.
A machine integrated, full-time real time mould temperature measurement system.
K-Log A one-shot, one channel, high temperature datalogger.
K-Kontrol - Rock 'n' Roll A four channel full-time temperature measurement system for Rock 'n' Roll machines.