DSM DYNEEMA INTRODUCES DYNEEMA® BT10 – FIRST IN NEW RANGE OF BALLISTIC TAPE PRODUCTS FOR USE IN LIGHTWEIGHT, HIGH PROTECTION VEHICLE ARMOR

Patria XA188 of the Netherlands Army, in operations in Afghanistan. 
(Photo AVDD – Richard Frigge, DYNPR142)URMOND (NL), June 24, 2009 - DSM Dyneema today launched Dyneema® BT10, its first commercially available product made from a novel, proprietary ballistic tape (BT) technology. The announcement was made jointly at the DVD exhibition, (Millbrook, UK), with Ten Cate Advanced Armour, who has selected Dyneema® BT10 for armor upgrading on the Patria XA-188 APC commissioned by the Dutch DMO (Defensie Materieel Organisatie). The vehicles will be used by the Dutch military forces stationed in Afghanistan and delivery is expected to be completed by October 2009.

Rapid marks NPE with groundbreaking acquisition of Avian Machinery in China

Rapid Granulator AB, the Swedish-based leader in plastics granulation and technology, and part of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, based IPEG, announced at a press conference held at the NPE show that it has acquired Avian Machinery, the Shanghai-based manufacturer of granulator and recycling systems. 
From left to right: Mark Miao, General Manager Avian Machinery, Bengt Rimark, Marketing Manager Rapid Granulator, Chris Keller, President of IPEG, Rolf Gren, President and CEO of Rapid Granulator, and Kirk Winstead, President of Rapid Granulator Inc.Chicago, USA – June 23, 2009 - Rapid Granulator AB, the Swedish-based leader in plastics granulation and technology, and part of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, based IPEG, announced today at a press conference held at the NPE show that it has acquired Avian Machinery, the Shanghai-based manufacturer of granulator and recycling systems.

Rapid’s Modular Silencing System is keeping it quiet in the workplace

One product that is guaranteed not to make a big noise in the marketplace is Rapid Granulator’s Modular Silencing System (MSS). (Photo: Rapid Granulator)Chicago (IL), June 23, 2009 - Introduced to the US market at NPE 2009, one product that is guaranteed not to make a big noise in the marketplace is the Modular Silencing System (MSS) from Rapid Granulator, the world leader in plastics granulation technology. With increasingly stringent noise constraints being applied to the workplace by national and international regulatory authorities, the MSS offers molders and OEMs an innovative noise reducing solution.

Next big step for Rapid’s open-hearted granulator technology

The 600-Series is the largest of Rapid’s open-hearted range of easy access granulators. These allow cleaning and maintenance time to be reduced by up to 50%, without compromising safety or regrind quality. (Photo: Rapid Granulator AB)Chicago (IL), June 23, 2009 - The biggest ever open-hearted granulator, the new 600-Series from Rapid Granulator, was launched today to the American market at NPE 2009. The 600 Series are the largest of Rapid’s open-hearted range of easy access granulators. These allow cleaning and maintenance time to be reduced by up to 50%, without compromising safety or regrind quality.

Rapid Granulator launches RG-Series of screenless granulators in the US market

Specifically designed for beside-the-press grinding of hard and brittle materials, the RG-Series slow speed, screenless granulators feature Rapid’s patented Integrated Metal Detection technology (IMD). (Photo: Rapid Granulator AB)Chicago (IL), June 23, 2009 – Today at NPE, Rapid Granulator unveiled its next generation RG-Series screenless granulators with Integral Metal Detection (IMD) for the US market. The RG-Series is a family of eight basic models ranging from the very small RG-1, dedicated to grinding the smallest sprues and rejects, to the RG-4 Twin, capable of granulating very large injection moldings such as dashboards and bumpers. Of key importance to processors is that integral to these next generation granulators is the latest technology to protect them from damage and ensure operator safety, enhanced capacity and simplified maintenance.

Borouge addresses the world's toughest water challenges at Singapore International Water Week 2009

BorougeBorouge, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, is participating in the second annual Singapore International Water Week (SIWW), taking place from June 22 to 26 2009 at the Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Singapore.

Clavister renforce sa gamme de solutions de sécurité UTM, maintes fois récompensées, avec la nouvelle Série SG4300

Clavister étoffe sa gamme de gateways hautement sécurisée avec la «Série SG4300», une nouvelle solution de sécurité UTM ("Unified Threat Management") qui permet de traiter un grand nombre de connexions à un très haut débit.23 juin 2009 – Clavister étoffe sa gamme de gateways hautement sécurisée, récompensée à plusieurs reprises par des experts du marché, avec la «Série SG4300» (SG pour "Security Gateway"), une nouvelle solution de sécurité UTM ("Unified Threat Management") qui permet de traiter un grand nombre de connexions à un très haut débit.

Press Kit SABIC Innovative Plastics - NPE, Chicago, June 22-26, 2009

SABICAt NPE 2009, SABIC today launched its latest material solutions designed to help customers around the globe meet today’s most pressing demands and challenges. In multiple sectors worldwide, SABIC’s expansive product portfolio is helping to drive environmental responsibility, penetrate new markets and application areas, and enable customers to differentiate their products, all while increasing productivity and reducing manufacturing costs. SABIC’s impressive display here in booth W123011 showcases an array of new breakthrough end products from its co-development efforts with leading OEMs – such as Ford, Samsung, Motorola, and Toyota – underscoring how the company continues to be the supplier of choice among many of the world’s top global brands.