29 Sept 2011
DSM DYNEEMA COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF IP RIGHTS FROM HOFFMANN AIR CARGO EQUIPMENT
The Netherlands, September 29, 2011 - DSM Dyneema has completed the outright purchase of IP rights related to the manufacture of light weight air cargo pallet nets made with Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™ , from Hoffman ACE (based in Friedberg, Germany). The IP rights were previously jointly owned by DSM Dyneema and Hoffmann.
29 Sept 2011
Milliken nucleating agent helps SEM Plastik win clear cup contract for milkshakes
Ghent, Belgium – Leading Turkish sheet extrusion and thermoforming company, SEM Plastik, is using a newly formulated polypropylene to fullfil an important contract for high-clarity, high-stiffness polypropylene cups for milkshakes at a global fast-food company in the country. The improved properties of the material are largely due to the incorporation of Hyperform nucleating agent HPN-600ei into the material. Hyperform Nucleating agent HPN-600ei is a high performance nucleating agent manufactured by additives specialist Milliken & Company.
29 Sept 2011
Clariant’s EasyWhiteTan proves its versatility in post-tanning
Muttenz, September 29, 2011 - Clariant’s new EasyWhiteTan system not only meets the demands of the wet-end tanning process but the leather produced can also be easily used in post-tanning or retanning operations.
28 Sept 2011
JEC Asia Innovation Awards 2011 winners to showcase groundbreaking composites applications in the region
JEC Composites today announced the winners of the JEC Asia Innovation Awards 2011, the annual award program organized by JEC Group that recognizes breakthrough composites processes and application developments across the Asia Pacific region.
28 Sept 2011
ResMed Helps Patients Breathe Easier with S9™ Series Sleep Therapy Devices Incorporating SABIC’s High-Tech Cycoloy* and Lexan* Resins
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – September 28, 2011 – SABIC’s Innovative Plastics strategic business unit today announced that ResMed – a global leader in medical products for treating and managing respiratory disorders – has selected Cycoloy* and Lexan* resins to enhance the performance, aesthetics and sustainability of the new ResMed S9™ series of sleep apnea devices. SABIC’s Cycoloy polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PC/ABS) resin, featuring non-halogenated flame retardance and high flow, is used to mold the complex, thin-wall S9™ chassis. Lexan resin, a tough, biocompatible material with exceptional surface finish, is used for the S9™ top case and H5i™ humidifier flip lid. Both materials helped ResMed create a sleek design and outstanding aesthetics for consumer appeal. The next-generation ResMed S9™ device series demonstrates how SABIC’s broad and growing portfolio of high-performance materials and value-added services help healthcare customers create new, innovative technologies.
At Labelexpo today Avery Dennison and Gallus unveiled 'Avery Dennison ThinStream'. 28 Sept 2011
AVERY DENNISON LAUNCHES ‘BETTER-THAN-THE-ORIGINAL’ SELF-ADHESIVE MEDALLIONS
LEIDEN, the Netherlands — 28 September 2011 — Selective wine and spirits brands use three-dimensional solid metallic cartouches and medallions to emphasize the exclusive, luxurious and authentic character of their product. However, this popular packaging component requires manual application and is rather expensive. Picking up the challenge, Avery Dennison has developed a better looking, cost-effective and automatic dispensing self-adhesive application: the unique Fasson Silver Foil Emboss.
28 Sept 2011
AVERY DENNISON LAUNCHES THIN CONFORMABLE PE FILM LABEL FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY
LEIDEN, the Netherlands — 28 September 2011 — Among the innovations that Avery Dennison is introducing at Labelexpo is the thinnest conformable PE film label available today for the food market. Fasson PE-LG, with a 70-micron face stock and a new high-tack adhesive, provides benefits for brand owners and label printers in the form of increased shelf appeal and performance and a strong price/performance ratio.
