16 Jan 2006
DSM Dyneema Files Patent Lawsuit against Chinese Company
Urmond (NL), January 16 – DSM Dyneema, the inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber, has filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against Hangzhou Pivot International Co. Ltd., of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, before the Court of Paris, France. Prior to the filing, DSM Dyneema obtained authorization to seize merchandise, including fiber, rope and finished articles, exhibited by Hangzhou Pivot at the Milipol 2005 exhibition on state security in Paris.
19 Dec 2005
DSM further expands US production capacity for Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber
DSM, the largest manufacturer of high performance polyethylene (HPPE) fiber in the world, today announces its decision to make another investment in a new production line for Dyneema® fiber in Greenville, North Carolina (USA). It is the third announcement this year of new Dyneema® fiber production lines at DSM’s Greenville site, following earlier decisions to build two additional fiber lines and one Dyneema® UD (UniDirectional bullet resistant sheet) line.
25 Nov 2005
Protective Vest Solution Prevents Double Trouble
Urmond, November 22 – You won’t need super powers to repel bullets and knives, thanks to a new technology for dual protection vests that combines two leading products: Dyneema® high-performance polyethylene fiber from DSM for ballistic protection, and Steelskin® steel cord material from Bekaert for stab protection. Combination of these two materials offers body armor manufacturers new market opportunities by providing the lightest possible solution for dual protection vests within the same class of protection, compared to competitive materials and technology. Law enforcement officers benefit from enhanced flexibility, which increases comfort and ease of movement.
15 Nov 2005
New Dyneema® SK78 raises rigging performance and durability for a racing edge
Urmond, November 15, DSM Dyneema has introduced a new grade of their unique high modulus polyethylene fiber: Dyneema® SK78. The material, credited as the world’s strongest fiber, has been developed in conjunction with rope manufacturers and yachting teams for use in competitive sailing lines and rigging.
24 Oct 2005
DSM DYNEEMA BRANDING PROGRAM HELPS USERS RECOGNIZE THE QUALITY OF THEIR GLOVES
Urmond, The Netherlands, 24 October 2005 – DSM Dyneema announced a new branding program to help ensure the quality of industrial gloves made with Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber. The program recruits top glove makers known for their consistently high quality production, then independently tests the abrasion and cut resistance of their gloves with Dyneema®. A label tells end-users that the gloves on their hands conform to the program's standards. The program is expected to be in place by year end.
13 Sept 2005
NEW BACKING SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGY BASED ON DYNEEMA® EASES THE BURDEN FOR THOSE IN HARM'S WAY
Heerlen, The Netherlands, 13 September 2005 – A new backing technology for personal protection, utilizing Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber, offers those in the line of fire new options, light in weight but heavy in protective ability. The new technology provides a starting point for designing hybrid inserts consisting of a backing with Dyneema® skinned with a ceramic strike face. The backing is to defeat rifle threats by stopping bullets fragmented by the ceramic plate, and retain the plate integrity upon impact. These inserts offer excellent multi-hit protection. Backing with Dyneema® can be shaped to fit without unnecessary bulk, providing unencumbered mobility, and provides tailored penetration resistance for a range of tactical needs.