DYNEEMA® FIBER USED IN “SPACE MAIL” DELIVERY EXPERIMENT: SWINGING TETHER MADE WITH DYNEEMA® ATTEMPTS TO RETURN SATELLITE TO EARTH WITHOUT RETRO ROCKET

Ultra-strong, lightweight Dyneema® polyethylene fiber used in a swinging tether experiment in spaceURMOND (NL), 28 September 2007 - DSM Dyneema today announced its ultra-strong, lightweight Dyneema® polyethylene fiber was chosen by Delta-Utec, one of the world's leading experts in the field, to be used in a swinging tether experiment in space. The experiment entailed the attempted return of a capsule from space without the need for rocket propulsion. The “Space Mail” delivery of the second Young Engineers’ Satellite (YES2) capsule – which was lofted into space on Sept. 14 – made use of the unique qualities and performance of Dyneema® fiber. The total tether had a length of 30 km, with a weight of only 5.5 kg. Also, only a 0.5 mm thickness was required, due to the exceptional strength of Dyneema®.

LEANER, THINNER, FASTER:
NEW FASSON® LEAN FILM™ BRINGS LONGER LABEL REELS, SHORTER DOWNTIME

New Fasson® Lean Film™ thinner-gauge self-adhesive film labelstocks will challenge current conceptions of the cost of quality self-adhesive film labelling for bulk products in the personal and home care markets. Leiden, The Netherlands - New Fasson® Lean Film™ thinner-gauge self-adhesive film labelstocks will challenge current conceptions of the cost of quality self-adhesive film labelling for bulk products in the personal and home care markets. The range is launched at Labelexpo by Avery Dennison, who say its unique proposition is the instant time- and cost-savings it creates for both brand owners and label converters.

POLITIE HONGKONG KIEST VOOR BESCHERMING

Persoonlijke bescherming met Dyneema® SB21 unidirectional (UD) composiet beschermt tegen kogels met een stalen kern.URMOND (NL), 27 September, 2007 - DSM Dyneema heeft vandaag bekendgemaakt dat de politie van Hongkong kiest voor bescherming met Dyneema® SB21 unidirectional (UD) composiet ter bescherming tegen kogels met een stalen kern. Het kogelwerend vest is de eerste flexibele ballistische oplossing die aan de beveiligingsvereisten van de Hongkongse politie voldoet; in traditionele vesten zijn harde geperste panelen of metaal verwerkt. Dyneema® SB21 UD biedt een unieke combinatie van werend vermogen, een laag gewicht en flexibiliteit. De persoonlijke bescherming is voorzien van ballistische compartimenten die door Chongqing Jinguan New Technology Co. worden geproduceerd onder streng toezicht van Techcom Security Technology uit Hongkong. Ter bescherming van deze unieke persoonlijke bescherming is het intellectueel eigendom vastgelegd.

Rohm and Haas Strengthens its Global Ion Exchange Resins Supply Network

Rohm and Haas CompanyShanghai, China, September 26, 2007 ---- Rohm and Haas’s ion exchange resin facility in China is one of four Rohm and Haas ISO-certified sites expanding operations for a wide range of ion exchange resins manufacture. The expansion complements various developments already underway at the company’s network of ion exchange resin sites in the USA, Europe and Asia.

EUROPORT MARITIME 2007 BIEDT UITGEBREID CONFERENTIEPROGRAMMA MET UITDAGENDE ONDERWERPEN

Europort MaritimeEuroport Maritime 2007, de internationale tentoonstelling voor de internationale maritieme sector, organiseert in november drie belangrijke internationale conferenties: de CEDA Dredging Days 2007, de Maritime Health Conference (nieuw) en de jaarlijkse IBT-meeting. Daarnaast zijn er voor de deelnemers aan deze conferenties rondleidingen door de expositieruimte van Europort Maritime.

Rohm and Haas Launches China-made TinaBaTM 2000

Rohm and Haas CompanyShanghai, China, September 24, 2007 — Rohm and Haas announces the launch of TianBaTM 2000, a new coatings product that has been developed to meet Chinese customers’ needs. This product introduction clearly demonstrates Rohm and Haas’ commitment to provide swift response and innovative products to meet local customers’ needs. TianBaTM 2000 is exhibited to Chinese customers for the first time at the China Roofing and Waterproofing Exhibition on September 24th.

NEW POLYOLEFIN PROCESSING AIDS HEADLINE

Dupont Performance ElastomersAt K 2007, DuPont Performance Elastomers (DPE) will announce the launch of Viton® FreeFlow™ Z110 and Z210 process aids for polyolefins — two important additions to the company’s proprietary Z Technology™ products for plastics masterbatchers and producers of extruded sheet, films and other thin-walled structures — and will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the commercialization of Viton®, which led to the creation of the fluoroelastomers industry. In addition, DPE will showcase Hypalon® chlorosulfonated polyethylene, Neoprene polychloroprene, and Vertex™ seal technology.

AVERY DENNISON INTRODUCES NEW PRODUCTS TO ENABLE CUSTOMERS TO MEET GROWING ENVIRONMENTAL DEMAND

Avery DennisonLeiden, The Netherlands - Avery Dennison announced the introduction of its Forest Steward Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) certified Fasson brand labelstock. The Fasson Vellum Extra FSC and MC Primecoat PEFC certified products are guaranteed to have been produced in a sustainable fashion and will enable Avery Dennison’s customers to meet the growing demand for environmentally and socially responsible products.