To strengthen its service to the composite industry, Cray Valley is opening a third demonstration and training center in the world, located in South Korea. After North-America and Europe it’s now the Asian continent that will benefit from Cray Valley’s experience.
An opening ceremony will take place the 11th of March, followed by a training session. This first day is organized in partnership with Magnum Venus Plastech (MVP), and is aimed at giving a general training of the main new products and equipments. Other sessions will follow on specific technologies and innovations. Among the full program, some demonstrations will be given on closed mould technologies, Vinyl Ester resins, Thermaclean® VOC-free cleaning agents, gel coat and resin application, tooling system and bonding pastes. The objectives of this new center are to bring the best assistance to the composite industry, speed-up the use of innovative products and also share our composite know-how with the industry.
Arkema completes the acquisition of Total’s Coatings Resins and Photocure Resins
Arkema’s acquisition from Total of coatings resins from both Cray Valley and Cook Composites and Polymers, and the photocure resins of Sartomer has been approved by the antitrust authorities in all countries concerned and is now final. Arkema is pleased to welcome these new businesses, whic ... more
Cray Valley announce 150 €/ton price increase for resins and gel coats
Cray Valley will be increasing the price of its complete portfolio of resins and gel coats produced in Europe, for all deliveries as from 1st of April, or as agreements allow. Price adjustments will be €150 per ton, due to the continued raw material increases and current shortages of severa ... more
Cray Valley announces a price increase for resin and gel coat in Europe.
Cray Valley will be increasing the price of its complete portfolio of resins and gel coats produced and sold in Europe, effective 1st October, or as agreements allow. Price adjustments will be €150 per ton and will be primarily based on margin recovery, after the sharp and continued raw mat ... more
The Resins business of the TOTAL Group ranks among the world leaders in their sector: * N°1 in gelcoats, * N°2 in unsaturated polyesters and photocure resins, * N°3 in hydrocarbon resins This activity employs some 4,000 people, and recorded sales of 2 billion euros in 2005. T ... more
