17 Nov 2009
DYNEEMA® SK90 RAISES PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR YACHT RACING
AMSTERDAM (NL), 17 November, 2009 – Today, at the METS exhibition, customers of DSM Dyneema launch products made with Dyneema® SK90, an even stronger fiber grade pushing the boundaries of light weight and extreme strength.
17 Nov 2009
Belden Argosy Launch press briefing
Hundreds of millions of viewers around the world depend on Belden for reliability and quality when they are watching live coverage of the world's largest sports events. Designed for the perfect capturing, live or post production processing, routing and delivery of content, Belden cables are the world's first choice for TV/Radio stations, film and recording studios, performance and sports venues. They are used extensively in audio, video, lighting and camera applications. Belden cables meet the specific requirements of time and mission critical applications such as news or sports broadcasting in high definition (HD) video.
12 Nov 2009
MOOG STRENGTHENS ITS WIND ENERGY BUSINESS THROUGH RE-BRANDING OF INSENSYS OFFERING
East Aurora, November 12, 2009 - Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) has completed the integration of the Insensys acquisition and will now market all of its offerings under the Moog brand. Insensys individual pitch control and rotor blade monitoring systems for wind turbines have been incorporated into Moog’s product portfolio on a global basis. This strengthens and extends Moog’s range of pitch control solutions for the wind energy industry. Moog completed the acquisition of Insensys in April 2009.
11 Nov 2009
Vitality Foodservice Slashes System Costs with SABIC Innovative Plastics’ High-Temp Ultem* Resin for New Coffee Dispensing System
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – November 11, 2009 – SABIC Innovative Plastics’ high-temperature Ultem* 1000 resin has been chosen by Vitality Foodservice, a leading provider of beverage solutions, to create a new low-dose bump pump for its latest coffee dispensing system. The high processing temperature, stiffness and dimensional stability of Ultem resin, combined with a new, highly efficient two-shot injection molding process helped Vitality achieve part consolidation, reduce cycle times and improve overall production efficiencies. Ultem resin’s strength and durable bond with overmolded silicone ensure exceptional part precision and consistent dispensing, giving Vitality a competitive advantage and a unique offering for new market sectors. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ pioneering work in high-performance thermoplastics is giving customers like Vitality new ways to reduce their overall system costs.
9 Nov 2009
coldblack® wins Textile Design Award 2009
Langenthal / Sevelen: On 6 November, the tenth biannual Design Prize Switzerland was held. From over 300 entries and 36 nominated projects, the eight-member international jury selected six winners in different categories. The competition with a total prize money of CHF 195,000 attracts domestic and foreign designers with a relation to Switzerland. Schoeller Technologies AG has been awarded with the Textile Design Award 2009 by SWISS TEXTILES & ZUMSTEG FOUNDATION for the textile finishing technology "coldblack®: Sun Reflector - UV Protector". coldblack® is the result of a close cooperation between Schoeller and Clariant International.
9 Nov 2009
HERMAN MILLER EMBODY® CHAIR FINDS SUPPORT IN DSM MATERIALS
Herman Miller, Inc selected three different material families from DSM for the production of key elements in the new Embody® chair.
6 Nov 2009
Buick® LeSabre® T-Type Fenders Molded From SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Noryl* GTX Resin Go the Distance to Win SPE 2009 Hall of Fame Award
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – November 6, 2009 – SABIC Innovative Plastics’ tough, lightweight Noryl* GTX resin was recognized today for its key role in helping General Motors (GM) 1987 MY Buick® LeSabre® T-Type fenders win the coveted Hall of Fame Award from the Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE®). Presented to GM for the sports coupe fenders, the award is given annually to an iconic and innovative application that has been in continuous use for more than 15 years, delivered a value proposition that could not be met by traditional materials, and has been broadly adopted within the automotive or ground-transportation industries. The Hall of Fame Award will be presented to GM in Livonia, Mich. on Nov. 12, 2009 at the 39th annual SPE Innovation Awards Gala. The SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Competition is the oldest and largest recognition event in the automotive and plastics industries.
5 Nov 2009
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Flexible Noryl* Resin Leads Pack as One of the First Halogen-Free, UL 62 Certified Materials for AC Power Cords
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – November 5, 2009 – SABIC Innovative Plastics’ flame-retardant (FR) Flexible Noryl* resin has achieved a major milestone as one of the first non-halogenated materials to be used in AC power cords meeting stringent Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 62 TPE 90 ºC and 105 ºC safety standards. Available in three specialized grades for different AC power cord configurations, the new material provides outstanding FR performance that meets global environmental regulations and delivers excellent flexibility with a high-quality surface finish. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Flexible Noryl resin is a premier product technology developed to help wire and cable customers achieve their environmental sustainability goals, differentiate their products, and create reliable, high-performance power cord solutions.
