27 Oct 2011
DSM DYNEEMA LAYS DOWN LEGAL GAUNTLET;
REACHES SETTLEMENT WITH MAGID OVER MIS-USE OF DYNEEMA® BRAND
The Netherlands, October 27, 2011 - DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of very high strength Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene (UHMWPE) fiber and owner of the Dyneema® brand, has agreed to a settlement with Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Company over Magid’s mis-use of the Dyneema® brand.
27 Oct 2011
DSM Engineering Plastics Extends its R&D Capacity with the New DSM China Science and Technology Center in Shanghai
Royal DSM N.V., the Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company, has recently opened its China Science and Technology Center as an example of the company’s long-term commitment to the growth in China. The opening marks a new stage in the development of DSM Engineering Plastics, and further enhances its R&D capacity in both Chinese and Asian markets with localized innovations and applications tailor-made for Chinese and Asian customers. DSM Engineering Plastics is proud to contribute to China’s development in innovation and sustainability, particularly in the industries of Automotive, Electrical and Electronics.
27 Oct 2011
SABIC’s Ultem* PEI Low moisture absorption foam offers major weight-out, performance & cost benefits vs. PMI for aerospace applications
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – October 27, 2011 – SABIC’s Innovative Plastics strategic business unit is presenting the low moisture absorption of Ultem* polyetherimide (PEI) foam for composite aircraft structures. Ultem resin’s low-moisture absorption is critical in that it helps address two major aircraft OEM challenges: reducing weight for fuel conservation and emissions reduction, and lowering systems costs while delivering equal or better performance than traditional materials. Low moisture absorption combined with the proven flame-smoke-toxicity (FST), dielectric, acoustic and thermal performance of Ultem foam underscores the pioneering work of SABIC in engineering superior, world-renowned thermoplastic solutions for the aircraft industry.
26 Oct 2011
SABIC® PP helps meat tray maker ES-Plastic achieve important cuts in materials usage, costs and environmental impact
Sittard, the Netherlands – October 17, 2011 – A new meat tray from a well-known European packaging thermoforming company is 20 % lighter than its predecessor, thanks in part to a high performance polypropylene from SABIC.
26 Oct 2011
Clariant acquires Oberhausen Technology Center (OTC)
- Acquisition is part of company strategy to develop and strengthen ICS portfolio
- Clariant gains technological expertise in new formulation technologies and delivery systems to serve customer needs in the consumer care market
25 Oct 2011
Avery Dennison Press Kit CPhI
Avery Dennison is highlighting adhesive and labelling solutions to the stringent product integrity, performance and security challenges of the Pharmaceutical industry at Innopack 2011 (CPhI).
25 Oct 2011
Clariant boosts aircraft de-icer supply for coming winter
- New tolling agreements with Swedish, Russian partners
- Customers can track delivery status online, in real time
25 Oct 2011
SABIC Helps Meccano de Mexico Break New Ground with First Concrete Forms Featuring Lightweight, High-performance LNP* Verton* Composite
MEXICO CITY, October 4, 2011 – At Plastimagen Mexico 2011, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business unit announced an industry first: new one-piece, reusable concrete forms made from the company’s high-performance LNP* Verton* long glass fiber-reinforced composite. The new corrosion-resistant composite forms were developed by SABIC and Meccano de Mexico, a top Mexican construction supply company, to replace heavy traditional multi-piece steel forms, reducing weight by up to 40 percent, cutting cycle times from three hours to only a few minutes and helping to reduce overall construction costs for more-affordable housing. Today’s announcement is a building & construction industry milestone for both Meccano and SABIC that showcases SABIC’s commitment to working side-by-side with customers to help them achieve business success.
