AVERY DENNISON UNFOLDS FOUR MAJOR TRANSFORMATIONAL INNOVATIONS AT LABELEXPO EUROPE 2011

Visitors to the Avery Dennison booth at Labelexpo 2011 will experience more innovations than ever before. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR076)LEIDEN — 19 July 2011 — Visitors to the Avery Dennison booth at Labelexpo 2011 will experience more innovations than ever before. The company presents four large scale industry-transforming innovations which are bringing a whole new perspective to labeling. Additionally, Avery Dennison will launch over half a dozen new segment specific innovations and share some “sneak peaks” at exciting new concepts on the edge of market-readiness. This wave of new label and packaging innovations is a direct result of Avery Dennison’s recently initiated collaborative innovation strategy, which has accelerated and enhanced its product development.

Clariant launches two new products to supplement its Deposit Control range

Clariant offers papermakers new deposit control solutions with the addition of Cartaspers® SCH and Cartabond® DST.01 to its range. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 19 July 2011 – Clariant offers papermakers new deposit control solutions with the addition of Cartaspers® SCH and Cartabond® DST.01 to its range. The extended portfolio has been developed specifically to improve machine cleanliness and runnability when wastepaper is used as a raw material in the papermaking process.

DSM DYNEEMA TACKLES BRAND MISUSE IN FISHING LINES AND LOOKS TO CATCH KEY LICENSEES

DyneemaThe Netherlands, July 18, 2011 - DSM Dyneema is inviting users of its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber to collaborate in its brand licensing program. The company aims to ensure that its brand is only used by its authorised licensing partners, in applications for which it is intended.

Sanitized® Antimicrobial Products Featured in the Levi’s® Brand “Commuter” Series

SanitizedSANITIZED AG, the worldwide leader in antimicrobial hygiene protection, will provide innovative performance apparel technology to the Levi’s® brand “Commuter” series, newly designed for the needs of the urban commuter cyclist and are now available in selected stores. Built around the 511™ Skinny Jean and the classic Levi’s® Trucker Jacket, this collection features fabric and construction upgrades that increase mobility and durability, while protecting cyclists from the potential hazards of their daily commute.

I/O functionality for industrial Ethernet switches

I/O functionality for industrial Ethernet switches. 
(Photo: Belden, PR194) Belden has extended its Hirschmann™ product range with a digital I/O media module for the MICE family Fast and Gigabit switches. Available with version 7.0 of the "Layer 2 Professional” software this module with four digital inputs and outputs enables MICE Switches to send signals and status messages via the network to be analyzed. An auxiliary output provides 24 VDC voltage with 3W power to control the connected components directly without an additional power source. Further features include IP20 protection class, high shock and vibration resistance and extensive immunity to electrostatic discharges and magnetic fields. The standard version is configured for a temperature range of 0° to +60° C. Two versions with an extended range of -40° to +70° C are also offered, which differ in that one of their PCBs have a conformal coating to protect them against condensation. The I/O Media Module can therefore also be used under extreme climactic ambient conditions.

Arnitel PB500-H:
DSM blow molding grade approved for FIAT car platforms

Arnitel PB500-H:
DSM blow molding grade approved for FIAT car platforms
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR297)Arnitel PB500-H has been approved for dirty and clean air ducts, assembled on the 1.3 JTD engines, on the FIAT Group Automobiles platforms FIAT Minicargo and LANCIA Epsilon (euro V) & for the new LANCIA Epsilon. Dirty air ducts convey the air before the air filter, whereas clean air ducts are situated in the engine between the air filter and the turbo-compressor.

MITSUBISHI ENGINEERING-PLASTICS COLORS THE PORTABLE ELECTRONICS MARKET

“The full color capability and excellent surface quality of Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics’ versatile XANTAR® PC and PC/ABS LDS grades opens up endless aesthetic design possibilities for customers”. (Photo: Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics: MEPPR008)Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics, the global leader in high performance Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) materials, meets the rapidly-changing design and functional requirements of the portable electronics market with the first-time availability of full-color XANTAR® LDS grades, including newly-introduced full-color high practical impact strength, and chlorine- and bromine-free innovations.

Pallmann appoints Sales Manager in China

Pallmann, a world-leading German company in size reduction technology, has announced the appointment of Jie Tang as its first Sales Manager in China. (Photo The Pallmann Group, PLMPR007)Zweibrücken, Germany (July 12, 2011) – Pallmann, a world-leading German company in size reduction technology, has announced the appointment of Jie Tang as its Sales Manager in China. As of June 1, Jie Tang is in charge of all Pallmann’s sales for the product areas Plastic, Process and Recycling in the Chinese market. Pallmann now has ten employees in China.