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Epolene Polymers for the Rubber Industry
In 2006, Westlake Chemical Corporation purchased the Epolene® low molecular weight polyethylene and polypropylene wax business from Eastman Chemical, introducing them into the rubber industry. Westlake has been known more prominently in the plastics business as the largest producer of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) in North America.
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Additives for enhanced processing, cure rate
White elastomer compounds typically include two major ingredients that act synergistically; precipitated and fumed silicas, along with polyethylene glycol. Harwick Standard offers PPG’s precipitated silicas, including the Hi-Sil™ and Silene® product lines. Precipitated fillers can typically include both reinforcing types such as Hi-Sil 233, 243-LD, 210, & 134G, and semi-reinforcing types, Hi-Sil 532-EP & Silene 732-D.
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Problems with high-heat, low-set?
7/15/2011
Peroxides can be used with elastomers to create high-performance compounds for your more demanding products. Harwick Standard, partnered with Arkema Inc., offers a wide variety of peroxides to the rubber and plastic industries.
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January 21, 2011
(Green Bay, WI) – Great Lakes Calcium Corp. is pleased to announce the appointment of Harwick Standard Distribution Corporation as their distributor partner for the sale of GLC® calcium carbonate products to the rubber and PVC industries.
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Akron, OH (May 27, 2009) – Ernest E. Pouttu, President and CEO of Harwick Standard Distribution Corporation, was presented the 2009 Dr. Frank L. Simonetti Distinguished Business Alumni Award on Friday, April 24, 2009.
The University of Akron’s College of Business Administration Alumni Association established this award in 1987 to honor successful alumni for their achievements in business and significant contributions to their communities. The award is named for alumnus and long time professor at the College, Dr. Frank L. Simonetti.
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