- Additives.
This year's show will present such a large number of new polymer additives that only a few categories can be covered this month: antioxidants, halogen and non-halogen flame retardants, PVC heat stabilizers, and impact modifiers. Next month, we'll report on new uv stabilizers, colorants, additive concentrates, lubricants, and more. New ......
- NEW PRODUCTS.
Weller raises test instrument's spec Weller Patents Development, manufacturer of precision test equipment for the ink, paint and pigment industries, has introduced Automatic Muller Mk V. The instrument permits rapid and accurate testing of dispersion, colour and strength of small quantities of pigments for use in litho and letterpress inks....
- Snack attack.
Although the snack food category was booming with new product introductions, numbers were slightly down from last year. For the period June 30, 2002, through June 30, 2003, there were 739 new snack products on the shelf versus the prior year new product count of 752. Only in popcorn, cookies ......
- Market study results released: new product
introduction success, failure rates analyzed.
Linton, Matysiak & Wilkes, Inc. has announced the release of their comprehensive market study on new product introductions in the retail grocery industry. The study analyzed corporate track records for new product introductions, percentages of success and failure rates, costs for introduction to the market, and marketing's role in product ......
- Durable, scratch-resistant
coatings.
Victrex plc introduces Vicote Coatings, a new product line that offers durability, scratch-resistance, and, according to the company, benefits that extend the life of the application in which it is used. The key ingredient of Vicote Coatings is Victrex Peek Polmer, a linear, aromatic, semi-crystalline polymer. Tests have revealed ......
- UV-curable Polyurethanes.
Several new water-based UV-curable polyurethane products have been added to Alberdingk Boley's LUX product line. The new products, LUX 480 and LUX 484, are based on the company's NMP-free polyurethane technology. LUX 480 offers resistance to household and industrial stains and chemicals such as mustard, ammonia, and alcohol. LUX ......
- High performance coatings.
Launched under the brand name Vicote Coatings, this new product line is the ideal choice for automotive, industrial, consumer cookware and food processing applications. The key ingredient of the coating is PEEK polymer, a linear, aromatic, semi-crystalline polymer. The company claims that tests have revealed that the coatings have the ......