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http://www.plastics-technology.com/press/pressrelease_archives.asp?PID=423Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:31:30 GMThttp://www.plastics-technology.com/press/pressrelease_archives.asp?PID=423 Myers Industries Completes Acquisition of Material Handling Business Plasticos Novel S.A® <font size="2">Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) today announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Brazil’s Plasticos Novel S.A.® The purchase price was $27.5 million, subject to certain adjustments. Additional terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. <br><br>Novel, with projected sales of approximately $38.0 million for 2012, is Brazil’s leading designer and manufacturer of reusable plastic crates and totes used for closed-loop shipping and storage in the region’s fast-growing food and agriculture industries. Novel also produces a diverse range of plastic industrial safety products. With strong relationships to major international companies in its markets, Novel complements Myers Industries’ existing material handling business in Brazil and aligns with the Company’s material handling and geographic growth strategy.<br><br>Novel will become part of Myers Industries’ Material Handling Segment. Businesses in this segment include North America-based Buckhorn,® a leading manufacturer of reusable bulk containers and totes; Akro-Mils,® a leader in plastic bins and storage systems; and Myers do Brasil,® located in São Paulo state, Brazil, which produces bulk containers and totes for agriculture and manufacturing markets in the region.<br><br>About Myers Industries<br><br>Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) is a diversified, international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets. The Company is also the largest wholesale distributor of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire, wheel and undervehicle service industry in the U.S. The Company reported net sales of $755.7 million in 2011.<br><br>Caution on Forward-Looking Statements<br><br>Statements in this release may include “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statement that is not of historical fact may be deemed “forward-looking”. Words such as “expect”, “believe”, “project”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “objective”, “goal”, “view”, “should”, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s current views and assumptions of future events and financial performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, many outside of the Company’s control that could cause actual results to materially differ from those expressed or implied. Risks are detailed in the Company’s 10-K and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at www.sec.gov, and on the Company’s Investor Relations section of its web site at www.myersindustries.com. Myers Industries undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein. These statements speak only as of the date made.<br>Contacts<br><br>Myers Industries, Inc.<br>Financial &amp; Investor <br>Donald A. Merril<br>Senior Vice President &amp; Chief Financial Officer<br>330-253-5592<br><br>Monica Vinay<br>Director, Investor &amp; Financial Relations<br>330-253-5592<br><br>Media <br>Max Barton<br>Director, Corporate Communications<br>330-761-6106<br><br><br>Source: Myers Industries<br><br><br><br></font>http://www.plastics-technology.com/press/pressrelease_archives.asp?PID=424Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:31:30 GMThttp://www.plastics-technology.com/press/pressrelease_archives.asp?PID=424BASF plans to expand vinylformamide capacity in Ludwigshafen<ul><li><font size="2">Construction of a polymerization plant in China planned</font></li><li><font size="2">Focus on customers in paper industry</font></li><li><font size="2">Production to start by the end of 2014</font></li></ul><font size="2">BASF is planning to expand the manufacturing plant for vinylformamide (VFA) in Ludwigshafen. In addition, BASF intends to increase the polymerization capacity in Ludwigshafen and build a new polymerization line for VFA in China for further processing of the feedstock from Ludwigshafen. This facility will be built at the Zhenjiang site, Jiangsu province.<br><br>The total investment is in the three-digit million euro range and will create about 40 new jobs worldwide. Production is scheduled by the end of 2014.<br><br>Vinylformamide (VFA) is an important feedstock for water soluble, cationic polymers. These materials are used in the paper industry to increase the efficiency of the production process. Especially the VFA-based, polyvinylamine (PVAm) product line allows paper manufacturers to produce more environmentally friendly and considerably lower their costs.<br><br>With the enlarged capacity, BASF will be able to better serve paper makers around the world. “The expansion in Ludwigshafen will allow us to keep up with the growing demand for polyvinylamine. Growth is expected in Europe and the Americas, where paper makers are under an enormous pressure to reduce their cost of operations as well as in Asia, which we consider the growth engine of paper production and demand,” explained Dr. Uwe Liebelt, President of BASF Paper Chemicals division.<br><br>About BASF’s Paper Chemicals division<br><br>BASF’s Paper Chemicals division offers process chemicals to optimize costs and increase machine efficiency, functional chemicals to lend specific properties to paper, and finishing chemicals to improve the appearance and performance characteristics of printed paper and board. With this comprehensive portfolio, BASF is the leading supplier of paper chemicals worldwide. BASF established Paper Chemicals as a separate division when it acquired Ciba in April 2009. The ISO 9001-certified Paper Chemicals division operates sites in Europe, Asia and the Americas. For more information, go to http://www.paper-chemicals.basf.com<br><br>About BASF<br><br>BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. We combine economic success, social responsibility and environmental protection. Through science and innovation we enable our customers in almost all industries to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and system solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring healthy food and nutrition and helping to improve the quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF posted sales of about €73.5 billion in 2011 and had more than 111,000 employees as of the end of the year. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). <br><br>Contact:<br>Press <br>Business press<br>Jennifer Moore-Braun<br>Phone:&nbsp; +49 621 60-99123<br>Jennifer.moore-braun@basf.com<br><br>Specialized press<br>Andrea Hördt<br>Phone:&nbsp; +41 61 63 60644<br>andrea.hoerdt@basf.com<br><br><br><br>Source: BASF<br><br><br><br></font>http://www.plastics-technology.com/press/pressrelease_archives.asp?PID=422Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:31:30 GMThttp://www.plastics-technology.com/press/pressrelease_archives.asp?PID=422Berry Plastics Acquires STOPAQ<font size="2">Today Berry Plastics announced that it has completed the acquisition of the shares of Frans Nooren Beheer B.V.&nbsp; The purchase comprises the Frans Nooren Beheer Companies, notably STOPAQ B.V. and its operating companies.&nbsp; STOPAQ® had revenues of approximately € 23 million for 2011.&nbsp; Berry expects the acquisition to be immediately deleveraging after achieving synergies.<br><br>STOPAQ® is the inventor and manufacturer of patented visco-elastic technologies for use in corrosion prevention, sealing and insulation applications ranging from pipelines to subsea piles to rail and cable joints.&nbsp; Headquartered in Stadskanaal, The Netherlands, STOPAQ® operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, complete with R&amp;D facilities, an anti-corrosion Technology Park, and Centre of Excellence training and exhibition facilities.<br><br>Berry Plastics’ Corrosion Protection Group is a part of the Company’s Engineered Materials Division and has more than 50 years of solid performance in protecting oil, gas, water, wastewater, and insulated pipelines, as well as other metal structures around the world.&nbsp; Berry’s corrosion protection brands include Polyken® Pipeline Tape Coatings, Covalence Heat Shrinkable Products, AnodeFlex Long-Line Linear Anode for CP, and Powercrete® Liquid Epoxy Coatings, and now the STOPAQ® line of visco-elastic coatings.<br><br>The combination of STOPAQ® with Berry’s existing corrosion protection group will allow for solutions unrivalled by competitors in the market space,” said Tom Salmon, President of Berry’s Engineered Materials Division.&nbsp; “STOPAQ® has invested to create modern production facilities, staffed with skilled employees who work as a team to produce products that are globally desired.&nbsp; We look forward to working with the employees of STOPAQ® as we integrate our two companies.<br><br>J. Frits Doddema, STOPAQ®’s current CEO, will immediately assume the role of Executive Vice President and General Manager for Berry’s global Corrosion Protection Group.&nbsp; “As we begin the integration process, we will explore and implement those initiatives that make optimal use of all assets of the combined businesses, including the products, people, facilities, and brands from both companies,” said Doddema.&nbsp; “Most importantly, the research strengths of the combined companies will allow for new innovation and new products utilizing the best features of all products across the group.&nbsp; This combination is a real “Crowning Moment” for all we have built over the last years at STOPAQ®.”<br><br>Frans Nooren, founder of STOPAQ®, will serve in an ambassadorial capacity to Berry’s Corrosion Protection Group. “I am very pleased with the acquisition and am honored to serve the company in this capacity,” said Nooren.&nbsp; “By integrating the STOPAQ® line of coatings with the Berry product line under the leadership of Frits Doddema, our people and product innovations are in the best position for future success.”<br><br>About Berry Plastics:<br><br>Berry Plastics Corporation is a leading manufacturer and marketer of plastic packaging products.&nbsp; The Company is a major producer of a wide range of products, including open top and closed top packaging, polyethylene-based plastic films, industrial tapes, medical specialties, flexible packaging, heat-shrinkable coatings, specialty laminates, and FIBCs.&nbsp; With headquarters in Evansville, Indiana, the Company serves over 13,000 customers, ranging from large multinational corporations to small local businesses.&nbsp; For additional information, visit the Company’s website at www.berryplastics.com.<br><br>Forward-looking statements:<br><br>Certain statements and information included in this release may constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of Berry Plastics to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied in such forward looking statements. Additional discussion of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from management’s projections, forecasts, estimates and expectations is contained in the companies' SEC filings. The companies do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.<br><br>Contact : <br>Eva Schmitz<br>Communications Manager<br>Berry Plastics Corporation<br>Phone: 812.306.2424 <br><br>Source : </font><font size="2">Berry Plastics Corporation</font>http://www.plastics-technology.com/press/pressrelease_archives.asp?PID=420Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:31:30 GMThttp://www.plastics-technology.com/press/pressrelease_archives.asp?PID=420Nordson Invests in the Long-Term Growth of its Liquid Coating Business; Announces Major Product Line Expansion <font size="2">Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN), a recognized leader in liquid dispensing technology, is launching a line of new non-electrostatic guns, stainless steel pumps and plural component metering systems for liquid applications. The new products complement Nordson’s existing portfolio of airless equipment, rotary atomizers, electrostatic spray guns, voltage blocking systems and nozzles, rounding-out a complete line of products for most any liquid coating need. The investment represents the largest liquid product line expansion to date and Nordson’s commitment to the long-term growth of its liquid coatings business.<br><br>“Nordson brings nearly 60 years of expertise to liquid applications and this market is key to the long-term growth of our Industrial Coating Systems group”<br><br>“Nordson brings nearly 60 years of expertise to liquid applications and this market is key to the long-term growth of our Industrial Coating Systems group,” explains Brad Syrowski, global liquid business development manager, Nordson Liquid Systems. ”For the last 18 months, we’ve been laying the groundwork for this expansion, and we are excited to offer customers in all of our geographies a more comprehensive line of liquid coating equipment.”<br><br>The newest additions to Nordson’s liquid coating line include: <br><br></font><ul><li><font size="2">Trilogy™ Non-Electrostatic Spray Guns: Encompass air assist airless, air spray and low volume/low pressure technologies. These guns incorporate the latest in design technology, providing excellent spray quality, the durability to withstand harsh manufacturing environments and ease of handling and maintenance.</font></li><li><font size="2">StediFlo™ Pumps: With pressure ratios from 3:1 to 57:1, StediFlo pumps provide versatility and high performance to meet a wide range of pressure and volume requirements.</font></li></ul><font size="2"><br>OptiMix™ Plural Component Metering Systems: High-performance pneumatic and electronic plural-component mixing and proportioning units process both solvent- and water-based paints, and are designed for flexibility and efficiency.<br><br>“As we move forward, we will continue to add new products when opportunities for expansion are identified,” says Syrowski. “Our complete liquid line – combined with Nordson’s powder coating, adhesive and sealant dispensing, and curing systems – allow us to bring our customers a full range of solutions that improve efficiency, flexibility and productivity in their operations.”<br><br>For more information on Nordson’s new line of liquid products, go to www.nordson.com/newliquid or contact Brad Syrowski at 440-985- 4998, brad.syrowski@nordson.com.<br><br>Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) is one of the world's leading producers of precision dispensing equipment that applies adhesives, sealants, liquid and powder coatings and other materials to a broad range of consumer and industrial products during manufacturing operations. The company also manufactures equipment used in the testing and inspection of electronic components as well as technology-based systems for UV curing and surface treatment processes. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Nordson has direct operations and sales support offices in more than 30 countries. <br><br>Contacts:<br>Nordson Corporation<br>Sue Safos, 440-985-4000<br>ssafos@nordson.com<br><br><br><br>Source: Nordson Corporation</font>http://www.plastics-technology.com/exhibitions/Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:31:30 GMThttp://www.plastics-technology.com/exhibitions/AMI's Polymers in Photovoltaics 2013Event Venue : Maritim Hotel, Cologne<br> Event Organisers : Maritim Hotel KolnHeumarkt 20D-50667<br>Event Address : Maritim Hotel KolnHeumarkt 20D-50667<br>Event Email : rju@amiplastics.comhttp://www.plastics-technology.com/exhibitions/Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:31:30 GMThttp://www.plastics-technology.com/exhibitions/AMI's Green Polymer Chemistry 2013Event Venue : Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany<br> Event Organisers : Heumarkt 20,50667 Koln<br>Event Address : Heumarkt 20,50667 Koln<br>Event Email : rju@amiplastics.comhttp://www.plastics-technology.com/exhibitions/Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:31:30 GMThttp://www.plastics-technology.com/exhibitions/Wood Plastic Composites 2013Event Venue : Austria Trend Savoyen Hotel<br> Event Organisers : Renweg 16,1030 ViennaAustria<br>Event Address : Renweg 16,1030 ViennaAustria<br>Event Email : ml@amiplastics.com