DSM Engineering Plastics Announces Intent to Join Omnexus.Business & High-Tech Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2000 DSM 1. DSM - Data Structure Manager. An object-oriented language by J.E. Rumbaugh and M.E. Loomis of GE, similar to C++. It is used in implementation of CAD/CAE software. DSM is written in DSM and C and produces C as output. Engineering Plastics Inc., located in Evansville, Ind., a part of DSM's global engineering plastics business headquartered in Sittard, the Netherlands, has announced its intent to join Omnexus(TM) as a Leadership Supplier. Omnexus (www.omnexus.com) is the independent, business-to-business e-Marketplace focused on the plastics injection and blow molding industries. DSM (www.dsm.nl or www.dsmep.com) brings the number of suppliers to nine, including the five founding companies -- BASF BASF Bar Association of San Francisco (since 1872; San Francisco, California) BASF Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik (German chemical products company) BASF Builders Association of South Florida , Bayer, Dow, DuPont and Ticona/Celanese -- and the previously announced Leadership Suppliers, Solvay Plastics, M. A. Hanna and the Borealis Group. Vice President of Supplier Relations for Omnexus, Tony Diaz, stated, "We are delighted to have DSM as a Leadership Supplier. Our goal is to offer customers a full range of resins and related materials. DSM's value-added materials are a welcome addition to the Omnexus portfolio." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Jos Goessens, President of DSM Engineering Plastics, "It is apparent that the Internet is becoming an essential platform for communication and transactions between our company and our customers. Becoming a Leadership Supplier with Omnexus represents our commitment to offer our customers the choice of doing business with us via e-commerce." Omnexus continues to actively identify and contact companies that fit the strategic definition of a Leadership Supplier. As more and more Leadership Suppliers sign on, Diaz noted that Omnexus is closer to establishing a Supplier Advisory Panel. The Panel is being considered to ensure feedback and input from the suppliers. About DSM Engineering Plastics DSM Engineering Plastics, a business group of DSM, is a worldwide leader of innovation in engineering thermoplastics. DSM Engineering Plastics is a producer of Akulon(R) (polyamides 6 and 6,6), Stanyl(R) (polyamide polyamide material used in the creation of nonabsorbable, synthetic, nylon sutures. 4,6), Arnite(R) (polyester), Arnitel(R) (polyester elastomer elastomer (ĭlăs`təmər), substance having to some extent the elastic properties of natural rubber. The term is sometimes used technically to distinguish synthetic rubbers and rubberlike plastics from natural rubber. ) and Xantar(R)/Stapron(R) (polycarbonate A category of plastic materials used to make a myriad of products, including CDs and CD-ROMs. ) resins. In their broad portfolio of engineering plastics, DSM supplies applications in such diverse and challenging markets as automotive, electrical/electronics, and general industries. With 1,000 employees, DSM Engineering Plastics' annual sales exceed $500 million. Omnexus is considered to be an important extension of the portfolio of e-marketplaces DSM is developing. DSM is already active in Elastomerssolutions.com, Elemica, and Chemconnect. About Omnexus Omnexus is a global, business-to-business online marketplace focused on delivering products and related services to plastics injection and blow molders. Initially formed by BASF AG BASF AG German chemical and plastics manufacturing company. Founded in 1865, BASF (the full German name means “Baden Aniline and Soda Factory”) was part of the chemical cartel IG Farben from 1925 until 1945, when the latter was dissolved by the Allies. , Bayer AG Bayer AG German chemical and pharmaceutical company. Founded in 1863 by Friedrich Bayer (1825–1880), it now operates plants in more than 30 countries. Bayer has originated scores of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and synthetic materials; it was the first developer and , Dow Chemical, DuPont and Ticona/Celanese, Omnexus will operate as an independent business from the founding companies. The site is anticipated to go online in the fall in the U.S., Q1 2001 in Europe, and Asia and the rest of the world mid-year 2001. North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. headquarters for the company is located in Atlanta, Ga., while Zurich, Switzerland, will serve as European headquarters. |
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