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2011, Mar 4

Clear, Lightweight Eastman Tritan™ Copolyester Enhances Black+Blum Box Appetit Lunchbox Lid

Determined to create a functional and stylish lunchbox for adults, London design consultancy, Black+Blum introduces the Box Appetit with a lid made of Eastman Tritan™ copolyester. Tritan, a new-generation copolyester, balances the properties of clarity, toughness, and heat and chemical resistance, and is bisphenol A (BPA) free.

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2011, Feb 8

HTI and Eastman Conduct Successful Disaster Relief Demonstration in Kenya

Eastman Chemical Company's material expertise and connections with the design community paid huge dividends in the January 18-28 HydroPack™ demonstration project conducted by Hydration Technology Innovations (HTI) and the Kenya Water for Health Organization (KWAHO).

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2011, Jan 13

Eastman Cellulosic Technology Behind Emergency Hydration for Disaster Relief

Eastman Chemical Company’s expertise in manufacturing with sustainable cellulosic materials is behind the technology of HydroPack™, the emergency hydration solution for disaster relief from Hydration Technology Innovations (HTI).

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2010, Oct 21

Eastman Teams with Designer Marc Rosen to Develop Make-Up Packaging for the Future

Drawing inspiration from the past, internationally acclaimed cosmetics packaging designer Marc Rosen has teamed with Eastman Chemical Company and six international molders to create a futuristic collection of make-up packaging. The Art of Clarity collection was unveiled at Luxe Pack Monaco 2010.

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2010, Sep 22

Gaylon White Receives Personal Recognition Award from Industrial Designers Society of America

Eastman Chemical Company announced that Gaylon White has received a Personal Recognition Award from the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) for his influential support of the industrial design community.

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2010, Jun 3

Aliph® Reduces Plastic Requirements for New Jawbone® ICON™ Package by Two-Thirds

Aliph®, a creator of innovative personal technology products, has introduced the Jawbone® ICON™ Bluetooth® headset with redesigned packaging made with Eastar™ copolyester. The packaging uses 68 percent less plastic than the original Aliph Jawbone packaging and reflects Aliph’s emphasis on environmentally responsible packaging designed to reflect the sleek, premium quality of the Jawbone brand.

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2010, Feb 10

Eastman Chemical Company Collaborates With DD Studio to Advance Medical Device Design

New double-dose cup showcases cold swaging attribute of Eastman Tritan™ copolyester

Eastman Chemical Company and DD Studio announced a collaboration to advance strategic, human-centric innovations for the medical market and unveiled a double-dose cup that showcases the breadth of design and processing possibilities of Eastman Tritan™ copolyester at the Medical Design & Manufacturing West (MD&M West) trade show Feb. 9 to 11, 2010, in Anaheim, Calif.

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2010, Jan 12

Eastman Chemical Company to Launch Design Collaboration with DD Studio at MD&M West

Eastman to Announce Polymer Portfolio Expansion for Medical Packaging at MD&M West

Eastman Chemical Company announced today that it will launch a design collaboration with DD Studio, a leading design thinking and product development firm, at the Medical Design & Manufacturing West (MD&M West) trade show Feb. 9 to 11, 2010, in Anaheim, Calif. During the show, Eastman also will introduce expanded capabilities of its polymer portfolio for medical packaging, and will participate in the show’s Innovation Briefs Theater with a presentation on polymer technology for medical devices.

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