DSM's Akulon Ultraflow used by Steep for oil sumps of new Peugeot 508 engine

DSM’s Akulon Ultraflow used by Steep for oil sumps of new Peugeot 508 engine (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR389)
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announces that light vehicles will be even lighter when they incorporate oil sumps injection molded in its Akulon® Ultraflow polyamide 6. The Peugeot 508 is the first vehicle to benefit from the new DSM solution, and more models will follow. PSA and its road-driving customers are benefitting from a product that not only weighs less than a metal version, but also costs less to make and helps to lower fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions during the lifetime of the vehicle.

Avery Dennison lanza nuevo material con acabado cromado para decoración de vehículos

Avery DennisonLatinoamérica, junio de 2013 – De acuerdo a la tendencia creciente de personalización y decoración de vehículos, Avery Dennison presenta de forma exclusiva “Conform Chrome”: un material autoadhesivo con acabado espejado, de fácil aplicación. "Por sus características de conformabilidad, este material se adhiere a superficies de diferentes formatos y aún en piezas complejas, de forma rápida y sencilla", explica Elizabeth López, Gerente del Segmento de Graphics & Reflectives América del Sur de Avery Dennison.

Auf der K Fair 2013 stehen innovative Kunststofflösungen von Perstorp im Vordergrund

PerstorpDie Perstorp-Gruppe, Weltmarktführer auf dem Gebiet der Spezialchemie, stellt auf der K Fair 2013 ihre neuen Kunststoffrohstoffe vor. Wir haben beachtliche Mittel in die Entwicklung neuer Produkte fließen lassen, die wesentlichen Aspekten im Zusammenhang mit Kunststoffmaterialien Rechnung tragen. Dazu zählen insbesondere Nachhaltigkeit und Produktsicherheit.

TEN STUDENTS WIN AVERY DENNISON InvEnt ''SPIRIT OF INVENTION'' SCHOLARSHIPS

Avery DennisonShanghai, China (June 14, 2013) - The Avery Dennison Foundation (ADF) has announced the 2013 winners of its annual InvEnt "Spirit of Invention" Scholarship Program. Ten college students demonstrating outstanding innovation practices in science fields were presented with scholarships at an award ceremony held today at Avery Dennison's Neal Research Center in Kunshan.

Unter dem Motto „Salient in Additives“ präsentiert sich Songwon auf der K 2013 als starker Partner der Kunststoffindustrie

SONGWONUlsan, Korea – 5. Juni 2013 - Songwon (www.songwon.com), der weltweit zweitgrößte Anbieter von Additiven für die Kunststoffindustrie, tritt auf der K 2013 in Düsseldorf unter dem Motto „Salient in Additives“ als namhafter und starker Partner auf, der die Erwartungen seiner Aktionäre entschlossen durch Innovationen umsetzt.

Han Mertens wins Dutch National Chemistry Olympiad 2013
Award ceremony at the Government building, the House of the Provincial Authority in Limburg

From left to right: Han Mertens - Ronen Brilleslijper - Ymro Hoogendoorn - Christian Böhmer>SITTARD, The Netherlands, June 13, 2013 - 16 year-old Han Mertens from Malden in the Netherlands, a student at the Stedelijk Gymnasium in Nijmegen, has won the 34th National Chemistry Olympiad (NCO), ahead of around 4000 other participants. Three other competitors also shared in the prizes: Ronen Brilleslijper (JSG. Maimonides, Amsterdam), Christian Böhmer (Tabor College Werenfridus, Hoorn) and Ymro Hoogendoorn (Penta college CSG. Scala, Spijkenisse). The Dutch National Chemistry Olympiad is an annual competition between talented students of chemistry in secondary education from all around the Netherlands. The aim is to raise the profile of chemistry in secondary schools and to foster talent. The finals of the 34th Olympiad took place from 5 to 12 June 2013. SABIC, one of the world leaders in the chemicals sector, hosted the event at its European Headquarters in Limburg, in the south of the Netherlands.

GE Power Conversion Strengthens Position in China with Appointment of New Region Leader

Mr. Bo Liu, President for GE’s Power Conversion business in China.
(Photo: GE Power Conversion: GEPCPR180)PARIS - June 13, 2013 - GE (NYSE:GE) announced today the appointment of Mr. Bo Liu as President for GE's Power Conversion business in China. Mr. Liu was most recently the Regional Leader for GE Oil & Gas and has more than 15 years experience working for GE.

DSM DYNEEMA WINS COVETED SOLDIER TECHNOLOGY AWARD

Since 2005 NP Aerospace has delivered 40,000 sets of inserts with Dyneema® backing material to the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence for the Osprey body armor system. 
(Photo NP Aerospace, DYNPR249)The Netherlands, June 13, 2013 - DSM Dyneema today announced that its ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber, branded as Dyneema®, has been named the winner of the Soldier Technology Award's Best Light-Weight Protective Product for the Soldier category. Facing intense competition, Dyneema® - the world's strongest fiber™ - was chosen for its unmatched ballistic performance in body armor combined with its light weight and flexibility for significantly improved personal comfort and mobility. The award was presented to Richard Gunters, Key Account Manager EMEA, at a ceremony at the London Hilton Kensington Hotel on Wednesday evening, June 12.