
28 Sep 2010
K 2010 - Hall 6 stand B11
DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS FOCUS ON SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
As one of the world's leading suppliers of engineering thermoplastics, DSM Engineering Plastics showcases a wide array of environmentally responsible solutions at K 2010.
DSM’s solutions offer value-added features combined with enhanced sustainability to meet customers’ needs for high-performance, “Eco+” alternatives to traditional plastics. The company’s strategy targets recyclability, elimination of hazardous substances, use of bio-based materials and overall reduction of carbon footprint in manufacturing, distribution and usage.
“DSM Engineering Plastics has the knowledge, resources, experience and commitment to meet customers’ requirements for sustainable solutions,” said Fredric Petit, Director, Sustainability for DSM Engineering Plastics. “We are continuously developing and launching new eco materials that address a wide range of issues, from energy conservation to carbon emissions reduction to safety. This large and expanding portfolio gives customers many choices in designing and manufacturing greener products, while ensuring the superior performance they need for a competitive advantage.”
New Eco materials to be introduced at K 2010 include:
Arnitel® Eco
Arnitel® Eco, a thermoplastic co-polyester elastomer that utilizes up to 50 percent bio-based content. The use of renewable materials helps reduce the carbon footprint of this solution by up to 50% cradle to gate compared to conventional, oil-based resins. High-performance Arnitel Eco is highly suited for applications in the consumer electronics, sports & leisure and automotive interior.
Akulon® RC
Now commercialized, Akulon® RC is a separate Akulon polyamide 6 portfolio that uses post-industrial recycled materials to reduce environmental impact. Included are RC grades of Akulon® Ultraflow®, with exceptional flow and lower processing temperatures that help to reduce energy costs.
Akulon® Diablo and Stanyl® Diablo
Akulon® Diablo PA6 and Stanyl® Diablo PA46 support the environment by helping the automotive industry reduce vehicle weight to conserve fuel and cut carbon emissions. As replacements for metal, these materials deliver outstanding short- and long-term heat resistance for demanding air and fuel duct applications such as under-the-bonnet components.
Stanyl® CR and Arnitel® XG
Stanyl® CR halogen-free high-temperature polyamide and Arnitel® XG, an eco-friendly thermoplastic copolyester elastomer replacement for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in wire and cable applications are both product innovations for environmentally responsible design.
EcoPaXX™
EcoPaXX™ is a high-performance polyamide that is carbon neutral from “cradle to gate,” is DSM Engineering Plastics’ first bio-based polymer.
“Environmental initiatives, whether dictated by regulations or undertaken voluntarily to support corporate stewardship, demand new materials that maintain or exceed previous performance,” said Michael Koch, Business Unit Director, DSM Engineering Plastics Europe. “We have taken a multi-faceted approach to sustainable thermoplastics, yet all our solutions share the same goal – to protect the planet while delivering the highest performance and value to our customers.”
DSM Engineering Plastics leads the market in corporate sustainability efforts. The company holds a top position on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the chemical industry sector; is a member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development; and has a policy of continuous improvement of its eco footprint.
Reader enquiries
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Notes for editors
DSM Engineering Plastics
DSM Engineering Plastics is one of the world's leading suppliers of quality engineering thermoplastics providing customer value through sustainable solutions that reflect the DSM People, Planet and Profit strategy.
DSM Engineering Plastics delivers innovative opportunities for customers who design or produce electrical applications, electronic equipment, cars, barrier packaging films as well as many mechanical and extrusion applications. These markets are served with a broad portfolio of high performance materials including Akulon® and Novamid® 6 and 66 polyamides, Arnitel® TPC, Arnite® PBT and PET polyesters, Yparex® extrudable adhesive resins, and Stanyl® high heat 46 polyamides. Most recently, DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced the first new polymer of the 21st century: Stanyl® ForTii™ and has expanded her portfolio with two bio-based, high performance engineering plastics, EcoPaXX™ and Arnitel® Eco. DSM Engineering Plastics had sales in 2009 of EUR 648 million and employs some 1600 people worldwide More on: www.dsmep.com.
DSM – the Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company
Royal DSM N.V. creates solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance. Its end markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrical and electronics, life protection and housing. DSM manages its business with a focus on the triple bottom line of economic performance, environmental quality and social responsibility, which it pursues simultaneously and in parallel. DSM has annual net sales of about € 8 billion and employs some 22,700 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations on five continents. DSM is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. More information: www.dsm.com.
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Akulon®, Arnite®, Arnitel®, EcoPaxx™, Stanyl®, Stanyl® ForTii™, Novamid® and Yparex® are registered trademarks of Royal DSM N.V.
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