Webinar - “How to seal powertrain flanges under the harshest conditions”

Georg Schubert, Business Director Automotive Adhesives. (Photo: Henkel, PR019)Gaskets aim to prevent leakage of fluids or gases by filling the space between the surfaces of the flanges – and they must remain intact and leak-free for a prolonged time, especially in automotive engineering.

DSM Dyneema successfully defends key patent against competitor challenge

DyneemaThe Netherlands, 27 September 2016 - DSM Dyneema, inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, has again successfully defended a key patent from challenge before the European Patent Office (EPO) Opposition division. The company Teijin Aramid had challenged the EPO’s previous grant of DSM Dyneema’s European patent (EP1575758B), which covers pressed products based on specific improved Uni Directional (UD) systems, typically designed and used in high end armor applications such as helmets, inserts, and vehicle armor. DSM’s technology aims at pressed products with improved performance at higher temperatures, while still maintaining good performance at ambient temperature.

Guardian Glass launches online Performance Calculator

Guardian Glass launches online Performance Calculator for glass professionals.
(Photo © Daniele Domenicali, GRDPR110)Bertrange, Luxembourg, September 27, 2016 – Guardian Glass has introduced the Performance Calculator, a digital tool to help customers make the best choice for their glazing.

Moog’s New Pitch Control System Improves Wind Turbine Reliability by up To Three Times over Existing Systems

Increased system reliability with new Moog Pitch System 3 when compared with a current industry design. (Photo Moog, MGPR1603)East Aurora, NY, USA, September 26, 2016 – The Industrial Group of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) today announced the launch of its next generation pitch technology – the Moog Pitch System 3. The first shipment of Moog Pitch System 3 is now in operation at a wind farm in Brazil, and Moog will officially unveil the system at the WindEnergy Hamburg Expo (September 27 - 30, 2016, Hall B5, Booth 222).

Clariant to open Global Competence Center Haircare in Brazil

Clariant will power hair care innovation from its new global Competence Center Haircare, opening in Brazil in 2017. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, September 26, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has chosen Brazil for its first-ever global Competence Center Haircare (gCCH), set to open in the first quarter of 2017. Located in Santo Amaro in Sao Paulo, the new gCCH will put Clariant’s hair care experts at the heart of the fastest growing hair care market globally and closer to the large customers in the region.

Clariant Desiccant Canisters with Red Labels Help Enhance Packaging Safety

Clariant Desiccant Canisters with Red Labels Help Enhance Packaging Safety. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, September 26, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, through its Healthcare Packaging business unit, is introducing desiccant canisters with bright red labeling to better differentiate them from drug products. Displaying an easy-to-understand pictogram and the words “Do Not Eat” in multiple languages, the colored labels offer a further option to support packaging safety.

Steel versus the world's strongest fiber a test of strength in securing loads

Steel versus the world's strongest fiber, a test of strength in securing loads.What happens if parts of a tried-and-tested tensioning lashing chain are combined with high-performance textile fibers? Dolezych, the renowned manufacturer of ropes, lifting and load securing equipment, to present the result at this year's IAA-Nutzfahrzeuge commercial vehicle trade fair in Hanover. The PowerLash with Dyneema® textile lashing chain with an LC of 5000 daN is the result of intensive cooperation between DSM Dyneema and Dolezych.

Vision Communications rejoins Eurocom Worldwide

Tibor Szentgyörgyi, founder and CEO of Vision CommunicationsEurocom Worldwide, one of the largest independent PR networks, has selected Vision Communications with headquarters in Budapest as a new member agency in Hungary. The agency, established in 1999, was one of the first members of the Eurocom Worldwide network. After skipping some years of membership, Vision Communications decided to rejoin the independent network in September 2016 again. Eurocom Worldwide only recently gained a new member in Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia and is constantly strengthening its position in the CEE market.