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Articles in December, 2001 issue of Plastics News

• O-I to combine blow molding subsidiaries.(Owens-Illinois Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Pryweller, Joseph
• Ropak plants consolidating in Northwest.(Brief Article)
  by Lauzon, Michael
• Survey: Recession to stick around into '02.
  by Toloken, Steve
• AMA pushing for evaluation of ICU phthalate alternative.(Brief Article)
  by Toloken, Steve
• Ford turns Spain plant into supplier park.(Brief Article)
  by Miel, Rhoda
• Kraton Polymers touting new parentage and strategy.(Brief Article)
  by News, Robert Grace Plastics
• N.Y. gov. snubs plastic pipe use.(legislation signed to prevent plastic pipe use in New York)(Brief Article)
  by Toloken, Steve
• Precision enters 3-year production contract.(Precision Custom Products Inc. wins contract from Paxar Corp.'s Monarch Marking Systems)(Brief Article)
  by Renstrom, Roger
• Modular design bolsters Engel's Victory.(Engel Vertriebsgesellschaft GmbH)(Brief Article)
  by Bregar, Bill
• GE cuts jobs, delays expansion.(GE Plastics)
  by Esposito, Frank
• BP cuts PP line in Texas, jobs in Scotland.(Brief Article)
  by Esposito, Frank
• Newsclips.(Brief Article)
• Miel in the park.(automakers and their suppliers in Europe)(Brief Article)
• Viewpoint: Do the math before pitching tent at park.(Ford Motor Co.)(Brief Article)
• U.S. to take walk in supplier parks.
  by Miel, Rhoda
• Baxter advances toward PVC-free IV bags.(Baxter International Inc.)
  by Toloken, Steve
• Merck laser marking brings color to printing.(Merck KgaA's plastics business unit developers new laser-marking process)(Brief Article)
  by Pryweller, Joseph
• Plastics gets scooter rolling.(Segway Human Transporter)(Brief Article)
• Tenax expands facility.
• Mailbag.(Brief Article)
• Consultant PLG putting resin on the fast track.(Brief Article)
  by Esposito, Frank
• Shintech offers $38 million for Borden PVC plant in La.(Brief Article)
  by Esposito, Frank
• Terms change in bid for Textron trim unit.(Collins & Aikman)(Brief Article)
  by Miel, Rhoda
• Battenfeld operates in-mold cutting process.(company unveiled IMCmore process at K 2001)(Brief Article)
  by Bregar, Bill
• Chevron Phillips cuts 2 PE lines.(Chevron Philipps Chemical Company L.P. shuts two high density polyethylene lines)(Brief Article)
  by Esposito, Frank
• Sustatec production takes shape.(starts production of high-performance stock shapes)(Brief Article)
  by Lauzon, Michael
• Davis-Standard shoring up against the economic tide.(makes moves in reaction to falling sales and economy)(Brief Article)
  by Higgs, Richard
• PVC, PS prices slump with decreased demand.
  by Esposito, Frank
• Newsclips.
• Sacmi Imola bids for stake in Negri Bossi.
  by Bregar, Bill
• OK switching to PMMA for DVDs.
  by Grace, Robert
• Trustee recommends Coronado liquidate.(Brief Article)
  by Lauzon, Michael
• Conair opens European sales offices.(Brief Article)
  by Pryweller, Joseph
• Berstorff makes barrel swaps easier.(Berstorf GmbH's rectangular barrel)(Brief Article)
  by Bregar, Bill
• Gefran SpA to concentrate on all-electrics.(all-electric injection presses)(Brief Article)
  by Pryweller, Joseph
• Irwin Research, OMV venture delays factory construction.(Irwin OMV Technology Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Higgs, Richard
• PolyOne closing 3 more plants.
  by Esposito, Frank
• SPE honors Battenberg, presents '01 awards.(Delphi Automotive Systems Corp. Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman J.T. Battenberg III, gets award from Society of Plastics Engineers)(Brief Article)
  by Miel, Rhoda
• Former owner takes back bottle plant.(Brief Article)
  by DeRosa, Angie
• Omnexus, Elemica form technology venture.(Brief Article)
  by Pryweller, Joseph
• Iris looks at Texas for 3rd U.S. site.(Brief Article)
  by Lauzon, Michael
• Delphi negotiating to sell instrument-cluster business.(Delphi Automotive Systems Corp.)(Brief Article)
  by Miel, Rhoda
• Variables cloud radiation effect on plastics.(U.S. Postal Service using radiation to fight anthrax scare)(Brief Article)
  by Esposito, Frank
• Husky touts preform-inspection system at K.(Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.)(Brief Article)
  by Bregar, Bill
• Aoki counts on technology to deliver variety.(Aoki Laboratory Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Higgs, Richard
• Viewpoint: Recession redux.(the government's economic stimulus legislation)(Brief Article)
• People.
• All-electrics go after European market.(Brief Article)
  by Bregar, Bill
• Nissei gets a new president.(Hozumi Yoda)
  by Bregar, Bill
• Private equity firm purchases TransTechnology fastener unit.(Brief Article)
  by Bregar, Bill
• Fiat complex shows innovation.(Brief Article)
  by Miel, Rhoda
• Demag Ergotech introduces machinery.(launches new injection press with Indian partner Larsen and Toubro Ltd.)(Brief Article)
  by Bregar, Bill
• Debt-mired Crown Cork offers pump unit to Rexam.(Crown Cork and Seal Company Inc. tries to raise money to sell Rexam PLC)(Brief Article)
  by Higgs, Richard
• Tuscarora buys some Marko assets.(Marko Foam Products Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Pryweller, Joseph
• Contracts keep Trend busy in rough economy.(Trend Technologies Inc.)
  by Renstrom, Roger
• E.U. firms react to coming common currency.(Brief Article)
  by Miel, Rhoda
• Calif. waste board sets 2 environmental goals.(Brief Article)
• Group wants disposal put on computer makers.(Brief Article)
  by Toloken, Steve
• Klockner acquires extruder Witt Plastics.(Brief Article)
  by Renstrom, Roger
• RTP idles Nevada factory.(Dayton, Nevada plant to close)(Brief Article)
  by Esposito, Frank
• Tyco wraps up King Packaging.(Tyco International Ltd. acquires King Packaging Company Inc. from Imperial Sugar Co.)(Brief Article)
  by Pryweller, Joseph
• Maris to boost Italy operation.(and considers expanding to South America)(Brief Article)
  by Higgs, Richard
• Netstal joins the all-electric press crowd.(Netstal-Maschinen AG)(Brief Article)
  by Bregar, Bill
• Viewpoint: EC quashes merger.(European Commission rejected Tetra Laval BV's acquisition of Sidel SA)
• Demand to decide all-electric/hybrid debate.(injection press equipment)(Brief Article)
  by Bregar, Bill
• Onaga offers wood-flour PE, PP.(Brief Article)
  by Esposito, Frank
• Germany's Degussa turning to more drastic restructuring plan.(Brief Article)
• Huntsman misses debt payments.(Brief Article)
  by Esposito, Frank
• Ford taps Chicago for auto park.(Brief Article)
  by Miel, Rhoda
• Mannesmann divisions staying together.(Mannesmann Plastics Machinery AG)(Brief Article)
  by Bregar, Bill
• Sandretto shows electro-hydraulic press.(Sandretto Industrie S.p.A.)(Brief Article)
  by Bregar, Bill
• Coperion keeps busy during U.S. slowdown.(Brief Article)
  by Higgs, Richard
• Infinite closes Mass. tool unit.(Infinite Group Inc.; Osley & Whitney Inc)
  by Renstrom, Roger
• Niigata filing won't impact press making.
  by Bregar, Bill
• Atofina forms additives JV.
• Hayes files Chapter 11.(Brief Article)
  by Strong, Michael
• EFP acquires Polyfoam plant.(Brief Article)
  by Lauzon, Michael
• Award-winning Inland is expansion-minded.(Inland Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)
  by Renstrom, Roger
• JCI appeals injury ruling.(Johnson Controls Inc. appeals worker injury case)(Brief Article)
• E-businesses continue to work out kinks.(companies figure out best electronic commerce strategies)(Brief Article)
  by Pryweller, Joseph

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