
7 Mar 2011
DSM DYNEEMA APPOINTS EUROFIBERS BV AS PREMIUM DISTRIBUTION PARTNER
The Netherlands, March 7, 2011 - DSM Dyneema has formed a partnership with EuroFibers BV in which they become a Premium Distribution Partner for UHMWPE fiber manufactured by DSM Dyneema. The new agreement becomes effective April 1st 2011 and is specific to Scandinavia, Denmark, United Kingdom, Benelux, France, Italy, Greece and the Iberian Peninsula.
EuroFibers will play an active role in developing new and servicing existing markets for fiber from DSM Dyneema. They will offer an increased level of fiber enhancing capabilities as well as continued technical service and application development support. Next to that, EuroFibers will be assigned with the responsibility to supply UHMWPE fiber from DSM Dyneema to a selected number of existing customers currently supplied by DSM Dyneema.
The partnership marks the next step in DSM Dyneema’s continued commitment to supply and service the European textile industry with sustainable and high performance fiber solutions.
“With this strategic partnership we are able to streamline the supply of flat and twisted UHMWPE fiber manufactured by DSM Dyneema to existing and potentially new customers,” says Edwin Grootendorst, Regional Manager EMEA at DSM Dyneema. “Through the partnership the service level for these customers will be raised, meaning shorter lead-times, more flexibility and simply higher attention focused on helping our customer’s businesses grow and develop further.”
“This is an exciting step forward for all the customers and potential customers of UHMWPE from DSM Dyneema in the area and we are thrilled that EuroFibers plays such as a key role,” says Marcel Alberts, Managing Director of EuroFibers, who previously spent 7 years as a sales and marketing manager with DSM Dyneema. “They will benefit from enhanced customer and technical support through our distribution network overall providing easier access to flat, twisted and assembled products.”
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About EuroFibers
EuroFibers is an innovative supplier to the technical textile industry with a clear focus on high performance fibers. The Dutch company continues to challenge the status quo in the textile industry by exploring new opportunities to offer smart fiber solutions that increase performance and reduce system cost. More info: www.eurofibers.com.
About DSM Dyneema
DSM Dyneema is the inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™. Dyneema® is an Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene (UHMWPE) fiber that offers maximum strength combined with minimum weight. It is up to 15 times stronger than quality steel and up to 40% stronger than aramid fibers, both on weight for weight basis. Dyneema® fiber floats on water and is extremely durable and resistant to moisture, UV light and chemicals. The applications are therefore more or less unlimited. Dyneema® is an important component in ropes, cables and nets in the fishing, shipping and offshore industries. Dyneema® is also used in safety gloves for the metalworking industry and in fine yarns for applications in sporting goods and the medical sector. In addition, Dyneema® is also used in bullet resistant armor and clothing for police and military personnel.
UHMWPE fiber from DSM Dyneema is produced in Heerlen (The Netherlands) and in Greenville, North Carolina (U.S.A.). DSM Dyneema is also a partner in a high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) manufacturing joint venture in Japan. Further information on DSM Dyneema is available at www.dyneema.com.
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Contract signed between Eurofibers and DSM Dyneema.
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