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Vol. 6, Issue 14
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ASYMTEK RECEIVES INTEL CORP.’S 2006 SCQI AWARD FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR Nordson Corp., Carlsbad, CA, has announced that its Asymtek business has received Intel Corp.’s 2006 Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SCQI) award. This is the fourth consecutive year Asymtek has been honored with the SCQI, Intel’s most prestigious award and highest honor for its suppliers for outstanding commitment to quality and performance. Asymtek, which received the award for its efforts in supplying Intel with automated dispensing systems, was one of only 10 companies to receive a 2006 SCQI award.
CARLYLE GROUP TO ACQUIRE ENGINEERED PRODUCTS DIVISION OF GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO. The Carlyle Group, Washington, DC, has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s Engineered Products Division in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.475 billion. Goodyear Engineered Products employs approximately 6,500 associates in 32 manufacturing facilities worldwide, including approximately 3,100 associates in the U.S. Following the transaction, the company’s headquarters will remain in Akron, OH, and current management, including President and CEO Timothy R. Toppen, will continue to lead the business.
CASTELL BEMF INCREASES PRODUCTIVITY AND SAFETY OF MIXERS The BEMF motion-monitoring device from Castell Interlocks guarantees that motor-driven equipment, such as mixers, hammer mills and pellet mills, has completely stopped before user access is granted. Safety is increased while downtime is reduced, compared to fixed-time delay systems. While an electric motor is rotating, an electromotive force is generated. This force is measured by sensors in the BEMF unit. A key, corresponding to a lock on the machine’s guard hatch, will not be released until the sensors register zero speed. The key is then released and can be used to gain access to the machine. Access is granted as soon as safely possible, unlike fixed time-delay systems,
which can overcompensate run-down times for lighter loads. The BEMF prevents access to the equipment while it is running. Entrance to the equipment is immediate after reaching zero speed. The equipment cannot be restarted until personnel has safely withdrawn, then closed and locked the guard hatch.
COGNIS HONORS OUTSTANDING DISTRIBUTORS WITH DOME AWARD Cognis Corp., Cincinnati, OH, has announced the recipients of its 2006 Functional Products DOME Awards. The Distributor Operational Measures of Excellence (DOME) Award recognizes outstanding performers within Cognis’ North American distributor network. 2006 DOME Award recipients include Archway Sales (St. Louis), EW Kaufmann (Southampton, PA), NP Group (Houston) and Palmer Holland (North Olmstead, OH).
DOW UNVEILS NEW SENIOR LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, MI, has unveiled a senior level realignment that includes the formation of a five-person Executive Leadership Committee that will concentrate on defining the company’s strategic direction, prioritizing its investment agenda, establishing enterprise-wide policy, and setting financial plans and performance metrics. In addition to Andrew Liveris, chairman and CEO, the Committee includes: Geoffery Merszei, executive vice president and chief financial officer; Romeo Kreinberg, executive vice president, Performance Businesses; Heinz Haller, senior vice president, Strategic Development and New Ventures; and Mike Gambrell, executive vice president,
Basics Businesses.
HEXION SPECIALTY CHEMICALS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER 2006 RESULTS Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Columbus, OH, has reported revenues of $1.31 billion in the fourth quarter of 2006 compared to $1.14 billion during the prior year period, an increase of approximately 15%. In addition, operating income improved 34% to $59 million versus $44 million in the prior year period.
MICHELMAN LAUNCHES WEBSITE WITH PROPRIETARY PRODUCT-FINDER TECHNOLOGY Visitors to the completely redesigned website from Michelman — www.michem.com
— will find a powerful set of tools to help them take advantage of new business opportunities, launch new products and choose the best possible technology for their coatings and fabricated products. The site was redesigned as part of Michelman’s rebranding initiative and carries the theme “Your Competitive Edge.” Among the new tools on the site is the company’s proprietary new Product Finder™ technology that allows visitors to instantly find product solutions to formulation challenges based on specific criteria, including market, industry and desired property.
NSL ANALYTICAL SERVICES TO EXPAND INTO NEW FACILITY NSL Analytical Services, Cleveland, has announced plans to relocate its operations to a newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility at 4450 Cranwood Industrial Park, Warrensville Heights, OH. The move to the 30,800-square-foot building will enable NSL to consolidate all of its testing operations under one roof. It will also provide room to expand testing services to include: inorganic and organic chemistry; polymer testing; thermal analysis; metallurgical testing; material characterization; and more.
POLYMEROHIO UNVEILS UPDATED WEBSITE PolymerOhio has announced a new and improved website that offers valuable resources for Ohio’s rubber, plastics, sealants, adhesives, paint and advanced materials industries. The site serves as a portal into many programs and opportunities around the state that can benefit the growth and competitiveness of Ohio’s polymer industry.
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