news Vip moves into pipe extrusion


US-based Vip Rubber and Plastic has moved into pipe extrusion – by buying the plastic pipe division of Excalibur Extrusions. Both companies are based in California, on the west coast


of the USA. Vip has a second facility in Nevada. Vip was formed in 1951. It is


a custom extruder of plastic and rubber profiles, as well as rubber sheet, and employs more than 150 people.


Howard Vipperman,


president of Vip, said: “We are excited to welcome Excalibur to our team. We already extrude rubber and plastic, and produce rubber sheet, so the addition of plastic pipe to


our capabilities gives out customers an even wider scope of custom options.” Vip has been manufacturing


for 55 years, while Excalibur was formed over 40 years ago. ❙ www.viprubber.com


Borealis sales dip in Q2


Borealis reported a dip in second quarter sales and profits. Sales for Q2 fell 12% to €1,790m, while net profit for the period fell by a similar amount to €309m. However, while first half sales were also down – by 9% to €3,661m – net


profits for the first half of the year rose 15% to €564m. During the second quarter,


the company also completed the expansion of its Borouge 3 plant, and started production at its cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plant. It said that the period was also marked by


strong margins in the polyole- fin market. Mark Garrett, CEO (pic-


tured), said: “We achieved an excellent result in the second quarter, supported by the favourable market conditions in polyolefins.” ❙ www.borealisgroup.com


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