31 Jul 2013
AVERY DENNISON DOUBLES ITS "THINKTHIN™" PORTFOLIO TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE LABELLING
LEIDEN, the Netherlands - July 31, 2013 - Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has introduced seven new 'thin' film and paper products that retain shelf impact while making premium food labels more sustainable through thinner label material constructions.
31 Jul 2013
DSM says change to UL standard will boost its engineering plastics in electrical applications
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, says a recent change to an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) standard covering low-voltage switchgear (LVSG) has opened up the way for plastics innovation in electrical applications such as miniature circuit breakers. The company is leading the conversion from thermosets to engineering thermoplastics for LVSG applications. With its broad portfolio of high-performance halogen-free flame-retardant solutions DSM offers a cost-effective alternative for thermosets in these safety-critical, highly demanding technical applications.
31 Jul 2013
Clariant signs up to UN Global Compact
Muttenz, July 31, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it has signed the declaration of membership of the UN Global Compact. In doing so, the company is emphasizing its all-round commitment to sustainable development and being a good corporate citizen based on the UN initiative's 10 general principles in human rights, labor, environmental protection and anti-corruption.
30 Jul 2013
Clariant increases net income on improved margins
CEO Hariolf Kottmann: "As demonstrated by an increase in sales and profitability in the first half-year, Clariant is gradually progressing towards its short- and mid-term targets. In a heterogeneous economic environment, the company achieved robust development across its well-balanced portfolio. Although we perceive rising uncertainties in emerging markets, we continue to see a rather stable economic environment at a low level. In this scenario, we are confident that we will achieve our full-year targets by focusing on innovation, growth and cost efficiency."
29 Jul 2013
DSM DYNEEMA CONGRATULATES BANOM ON WINNING FROST & SULLIVAN AWARD
Stanley, N.C. – July 29, 2013 – DSM Dyneema LLC (DSM Dyneema), the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials and high performance fibers, commends their partner Banom for winning the prestigious Frost & Sullivan 2013 North American Product Leadership Award in Cut Resistant Gloves. Banom’s gloves for workers in the sheet metal and glass industries surpass the competition through the use of proprietary high tenacity filament (HTF) yarns incorporating high-performance materials such as MaxPly® with Dyneema® and TriMax® with Dyneema®.
25 Jul 2013
NEW SELECT SOLUTIONS™ RECLOSURE PORTFOLIO DELIVERS HIGH-PERFORMANCE PACKAGING FUNCTIONALITY
MENTOR, Ohio, July 24, 2013 — Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has introduced its Select Solutions™ Reclosure portfolio, designed to help package designers and packaged goods companies meet consumers’ needs for the convenience reclosure technology provides.
25 Jul 2013
DSM's Stanyl ForTii used in exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensors
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Material Sciences company, says a new generation of automotive exhaust gas recirculation temperature (EGRT) sensors is now being made in its Stanyl® ForTii™ high performance polyamide 4T. Thanks to the very high temperature stability of Stanyl ForTii, costs are being cut in the production of the sensors, without compromising on quality.
22 Jul 2013
DSM's Stanyl ForTii proven for next generation DDR-DIMM sockets
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, says its Stanyl® ForTii™ is the only halogen free, high temperature polyamide that answers the stringent requirements of reflow soldering for DDR3sockets, as well as the demand for high flow. It also offers extremely low warpage after reflow.
