5 Jun 2012
GET INSPIRED BY THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS WITH DYNEEMA® AT EUROSATORY 2012
The Netherlands, 5 June 2012 - At Eurosatory 2012, which will be held in Paris from June 11 to 15th, DSM Dyneema will be showcasing its recent developments in ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) technology as well as the latest innovations of customers’ life protection applications made with Dyneema®.
5 Jun 2012
GET INSPIRED BY THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS WITH DYNEEMA® AT EUROSATORY 2012
At Eurosatory 2012, which will be held in Paris from June 11 to 15th, DSM Dyneema will be showcasing its recent developments in ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) technology as well as the latest innovations of customers' life protection applications made with Dyneema®.
23 May 2012
MOORING THE WORLD'S LARGEST CRUISE SHIPS IS SAFE AND SIMPLE WITH ROPES MADE WITH DYNEEMA®
When the world's two largest cruise liners currently afloat make their brief stops at ports around the Caribbean, mooring ropes made from the world’s strongest fiber hold them firmly in place. Outstanding strength coupled with low weight and great ease of handling are the key reasons why Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL) chose ropes with Dyneema® for the Oasis of the Seas and the recently launched Allure of the Seas.
23 May 2012
MOORING THE WORLD’S LARGEST CRUISE SHIPS IS SAFE AND SIMPLE WITH ROPES MADE WITH DYNEEMA®
The Netherlands, May 23, 2012 - When the world’s two largest cruise liners currently afloat make their brief stops at ports around the Caribbean, mooring ropes made from the world’s strongest fiber hold them firmly in place. Outstanding strength coupled with low weight and great ease of handling are the key reasons why Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL) chose ropes with Dyneema® for the Oasis of the Seas and the recently launched Allure of the Seas.
10 May 2012
DYNEEMA® MAX TECHNOLOGY TAKES HMPE MOORING ROPES TO A NEW LEVEL
The Netherlands, 10 May 2012 - DSM, producer of Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, has introduced DM20, a new fiber designed for the production of incredibly strong ropes that provide unrivalled strength, stiffness and durability. DM 20 is an innovative fiber that completely redefines the capability of HMPE ropes and forms the basis of Dyneema® Max Technology. This breakthrough technology is developed for the production of deepwater mooring ropes for oil and gas production facilities. Rigorously tested, these ropes are ideal for all rope applications requiring resistance to permanent loads.
30 Apr 2012
DYNEEMA® MAX TECHNOLOGY TAKES HMPE MOORING ROPES TO A NEW LEVEL
The Netherlands, 30 April 2012 - DSM, producer of Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, has introduced DM20, a new fiber designed for the production of incredibly strong ropes that provide unrivalled strength, stiffness and durability. DM 20 is an innovative fiber that completely redefines the capability of HMPE ropes and forms the basis of Dyneema® Max Technology. This breakthrough technology is developed for the production of deepwater mooring ropes for oil and gas production facilities. Rigorously tested, these ropes are ideal for all rope applications requiring resistance to permanent loads.
30 Apr 2012
DSM DYNEEMA COMPLETES FIRST LARGE-SCALE BALLISTIC TAPE FACILITY, EXPANDS ROLE AS LEADING GLOBAL SUPPLIER OF ADVANCED LIFE PROTECTION SOLUTIONS
Greenville, N.C., United States of America, 30 April 2012 - DSM Dyneema today announced several important new accomplishments at its ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) materials manufacturing facility located here that underscore the company’s growing global position as a leading supplier of advanced materials solutions for the life protection industry. These include the opening of a new facility for the manufacture of Dyneema® Ballistic Tape; the critical role the company played in Ceradyne Inc.’s successful development of the new Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH) for the United States Marine Corps and Army, and ongoing investment in cutting-edge product development.
15 Mar 2012
WINNING DESIGN OF CERADYNE’S ENHANCED COMBAT HELMET (ECH) FEATURES HIGH BALLISTIC PERFORMANCE OF DSM DYNEEMA’S HB80 UNIDIRECTIONAL (UD) COMPOSITE
STANLEY, N.C. – March 15, 2012 - DSM Dyneema today announced that its Dyneema® HB80 unidirectional (UD) composite – one of the highest ballistic performance UD materials on the market today – played a critical role in Ceradyne Inc.’s successful development of the new Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH) for the United States Marine Corps and Army. Ceradyne chose Dyneema® HB80 to provide the highest level of ballistic protection for the ECH. Compared to the existing Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) which is made with aramid fibers, the new ECH with Dyneema® HB80 provides protection and exceeds the ECH program requirement for better fragmentation performance than ACH, all without increasing helmet weight. HB80 is also the only material that passes the stringent ECH testing.
31 Jan 2012
DSM DYNEEMA SUCCESSFULLY RESOLVES PATENT INFRINGEMENT DISPUTE IN THE UK
The Netherlands, January 31, 2012 - DSM Dyneema has announced that it has successfully concluded its patent infringement dispute with Miclin Ltd. and J&D Wilkie Ltd. (Kirriemuir/UK), trading under the Jack Ellis brand. The case, which was brought before the Patents Court of the High Court in London, resulted in a settlement, details of which were not made public.
21 Dec 2011
CLOSURE OF FLAACH TAPE DEVELOPMENT & MANUFACTURING FACILITY
The Netherlands, December 21, 2011 - DSM Dyneema has announced its decision to close its facility in Flaach, Switzerland. The site was acquired in 2007 as part of the acquisition of Pamako A.G., and currently develops and produces Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMwPE) tape. Approx. 25 people are affected by this decision.
27 Oct 2011
DSM DYNEEMA LAYS DOWN LEGAL GAUNTLET;
REACHES SETTLEMENT WITH MAGID OVER MIS-USE OF DYNEEMA® BRAND
The Netherlands, October 27, 2011 - DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of very high strength Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene (UHMWPE) fiber and owner of the Dyneema® brand, has agreed to a settlement with Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Company over Magid’s mis-use of the Dyneema® brand.
18 Oct 2011
NEW LEVELS OF CUT PROTECTION FROM DYNEEMA® PARTNERS AT A+A
The Netherlands, 18 October 2011 - A number of licensee partners of DSM Dyneema will be introducing protective gloves featuring the latest Dyneema® Diamond Technology at the forthcoming A+A safety and security trade fair (Düsseldorf, October 18-21).
