28 Sept 2007
DYNEEMA® FIBER USED IN “SPACE MAIL” DELIVERY EXPERIMENT: SWINGING TETHER MADE WITH DYNEEMA® ATTEMPTS TO RETURN SATELLITE TO EARTH WITHOUT RETRO ROCKET
URMOND (NL), 28 September 2007 - DSM Dyneema today announced its ultra-strong, lightweight Dyneema® polyethylene fiber was chosen by Delta-Utec, one of the world's leading experts in the field, to be used in a swinging tether experiment in space. The experiment entailed the attempted return of a capsule from space without the need for rocket propulsion. The “Space Mail” delivery of the second Young Engineers’ Satellite (YES2) capsule – which was lofted into space on Sept. 14 – made use of the unique qualities and performance of Dyneema® fiber. The total tether had a length of 30 km, with a weight of only 5.5 kg. Also, only a 0.5 mm thickness was required, due to the exceptional strength of Dyneema®.
27 Sept 2007
LEANER, THINNER, FASTER:
NEW FASSON® LEAN FILM™ BRINGS LONGER LABEL REELS, SHORTER DOWNTIME
Leiden, The Netherlands - New Fasson® Lean Film™ thinner-gauge self-adhesive film labelstocks will challenge current conceptions of the cost of quality self-adhesive film labelling for bulk products in the personal and home care markets. The range is launched at Labelexpo by Avery Dennison, who say its unique proposition is the instant time- and cost-savings it creates for both brand owners and label converters.
27 Sept 2007
HONG KONG POLICE SELECTS BODY ARMOR MADE WITH DYNEEMA® UD FOR PROTECTION AGAINST STEEL CORE AMMUNITION
URMOND (NL), 27 September 2007 - DSM Dyneema today announced that the Hong Kong police force is using body armor made with Dyneema® SB21 unidirectional (UD) composite for protection against steel core ammunition. The bullet-resistant vests are the first soft ballistics to meet the required level of protection of the Hong Kong police force; conventional vests utilize hard-pressed panels or metal. Dyneema® SB21 UD offers a unique combination of stopping power, light weight and flexibility to this body armor, which incorporates ballistic packs manufactured by Chongqing Jinguan New Technology Co. under the close supervision of Techcom Security Technology Limited of Hong Kong. Intellectual property protection has been obtained to guard this unique body armor.
26 Sept 2007
Rohm and Haas Strengthens its Global Ion Exchange Resins Supply Network
Shanghai, China, September 26, 2007 ---- Rohm and Haas’s ion exchange resin facility in China is one of four Rohm and Haas ISO-certified sites expanding operations for a wide range of ion exchange resins manufacture. The expansion complements various developments already underway at the company’s network of ion exchange resin sites in the USA, Europe and Asia.
25 Sept 2007
EUROPORT MARITIME 2007 TO OFFER AN EXTENSIVE AND IMPORTANT CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Europort Maritime 2007, the international exhibition for the international maritime industry, will host three major international conferences alongside the exhibition in November (6th – 9th): CEDA Dredging Days 2007, Maritime Health Conference (new) and the annual IBT meeting. Participants to these conferences will also be making guided tours around Europort Maritime exhibition floor.
24 Sept 2007
Rohm and Haas Launches China-made TinaBaTM 2000
Shanghai, China, September 24, 2007 — Rohm and Haas announces the launch of TianBaTM 2000, a new coatings product that has been developed to meet Chinese customers’ needs. This product introduction clearly demonstrates Rohm and Haas’ commitment to provide swift response and innovative products to meet local customers’ needs. TianBaTM 2000 is exhibited to Chinese customers for the first time at the China Roofing and Waterproofing Exhibition on September 24th.
24 Sept 2007
NEW POLYOLEFIN PROCESSING AIDS HEADLINE
At K 2007, DuPont Performance Elastomers (DPE) will announce the launch of Viton® FreeFlow™ Z110 and Z210 process aids for polyolefins — two important additions to the company’s proprietary Z Technology™ products for plastics masterbatchers and producers of extruded sheet, films and other thin-walled structures — and will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the commercialization of Viton®, which led to the creation of the fluoroelastomers industry. In addition, DPE will showcase Hypalon® chlorosulfonated polyethylene, Neoprene polychloroprene, and Vertex™ seal technology.
24 Sept 2007
AVERY DENNISON INTRODUCES NEW PRODUCTS TO ENABLE CUSTOMERS TO MEET GROWING ENVIRONMENTAL DEMAND
Leiden, The Netherlands - Avery Dennison announced the introduction of its Forest Steward Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) certified Fasson brand labelstock. The Fasson Vellum Extra FSC and MC Primecoat PEFC certified products are guaranteed to have been produced in a sustainable fashion and will enable Avery Dennison’s customers to meet the growing demand for environmentally and socially responsible products.
