26-02-2007
OFFSHORE FISH FARMING TRIALS NEW CAGE WITH DYNEEMA®
Urmond, 26 February 2007 - DSM Dyneema today announced a three-year partnership with Open Ocean Systems Inc. (OOSI) for joint development of innovative technologies for offshore fish farming. Open Ocean Systems, a new venture, is developing a total system that will leverage the trend towards moving aquaculture operations further offshore. OOSI, based in New Brunswick, Canada, chose to work with DSM Dyneema because its ultra-strong, lightweight Dyneema® fiber offers great potential for designing new cages that can meet the challenges of the open ocean environment, such as stronger currents and higher waves.
26-02-2007
Borealis invests in meltblown innovation
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, is investing in a polyolefin meltblown expertise facility to increase non-woven innovation. The investment includes the installation of an in-house pilot line alongside other laboratory equipment. It is the first time that a polyolefin supplier has installed an in-house meltblown pilot line which will be located in Borealis’ international Innovation Centre in Linz, Austria.
23-02-2007
GE’s New Lexan* SG305-OB Sheet Combines Uniform Illumination with Superior Optical Brightness for Eye-Catching Signage
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — February 23, 2007 — GE Plastics has introduced a new grade of Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) sheet that is specifically designed to boost the visibility and attractiveness of illuminated signage. Lexan SG305-OB sheet, unlike conventional sheet products, offers both uniform light diffusion to eliminate light emitting diode (LED) “pinholes” and a view of light sources, and superior light transmission for exceptional optical brightness at lower energy costs. In fact, the 2mm and 5mm thicknesses of Lexan SG305-OB sheet boost light transmission to more than 50 percent, vs. competitive materials like polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) that allow only about 25 percent. The new white sheet grade, which has a matte finish on its outward-facing surface to reduce reflections, also provides excellent UV protection as well as the renowned impact resistance of tough, virtually unbreakable Lexan resin.
23-02-2007
Euroll Chooses GE's New Lexan* Optical Bright Sheet for its ADDscreen® Roller to Turn Roll-Down Security Shutters into Advertising Billboards
GE's New Lexan* SG305-OB Sheet Provides Great Security & Hiding Power While Allowing Advertisements & Sign Graphics to be Rear-Projected onto the Sheet
23-02-2007
DSM Dyneema to exhibit at Aquaculture 2007 Conference, stand 540
Urmond (NL), February 23 – During the international triennial conference Aquaculture 2007, organized by the World Aquaculture Society (WAS), DSM will showcase its innovative product Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™. This ultra-strong polyethylene fiber provides various benefits to the aquaculture sector and will be displayed on stand 540.
22-02-2007
Borealis and Piramidal enter strategic alliance
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions and Piramidal Termoplásticos LTDA, a leading distributor of thermoplastic resins and compounds, have entered a strategic alliance regarding the distribution of Borealis’ Polypropylene compounds, further supporting customers by providing full after sales care.
22-02-2007
PUMP-ROLLERS FROM QUADRANT CMS FOR COST-EFFECTIVE, HIGH VOLUME PRODUCTION
TIELT, BELGIUM – February 22th, 2007 – Development work by Quadrant CMS (Creative Moulding & Systems), in close cooperation with Micropump Inc., has enabled the injection-moulding of pumps-rollers for a high volume application using Ertalyte TX PET-P. These parts were originally machined from extruded bar stock of the same material by Quadrant CMS’ sister company Quadrant EPP (Engineering Plastic Products), a specialist in this field. The change to a more cost-effective processing method for the pump-rollers, the production levels of which increased rapidly over the last few years, was welcomed by Micropump Inc.
22-02-2007
Belden introduceert SlimSnake™, de nieuwe AES/EBU multipair-audiokabel
De toonaangevende kabelfabrikant Belden heeft een nieuwe halogeenvrije en flexibele AES/EBU (digitale) multipair-slangkabel op de markt gebracht, die voor veel verschillende audiotoepassingen kan worden gebruikt.
