8 May 2013
FNSS WINS IMPORTANT CONTRACT FOR ARMORED VEHICLES USING DYNEEMA® BALLISTIC TAPE FROM DSM DYNEEMA
The Netherlands, May 8, 2013 - DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials, today announced a major new milestone for its lightweight, cost-effective Dyneema® BT10 ballistic tape. FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş., a leading producer of armored vehicles based in Turkey, won an important contract from an Asian government to manufacture 8x8 “PARS©” amphibious armored personnel vehicles featuring spall liners made with BT10. Importantly, cost effective BT10 combined with its superior ballistic performance enabled FNSS to meet the highly stringent specifications for the spall liner.
7 May 2013
DSM DYNEEMA AND FNSS SIGN LETTER OF INTENT FOR FUTURE COOPERATION ON LIGHTWEIGHT, HIGH-PERFORMANCE ARMOR PROTECTION SOLUTIONS
Istanbul, Turkey, 7 May 2013 - DSM Dyneema and FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş. today signed a Letter of Intent here at the IDEF 2013 exhibition. DSM Dyneema is the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials; and FNSS is a leading producer of armored vehicles, based in Turkey. The signing affirms the companies’ mutual interest in further cooperation to provide the best armor protection for FNSS’s armored vehicles by capitalizing on the company’s world-class manufacturing capabilities and DSM Dyneema’s unique balance of cost efficiencies and exceptional high performance to meet all necessary requirements. DSM Dyneema and FNSS recently worked together on a major military vehicle project, the details of which will be jointly announced by the two companies shortly.
11 Jan 2013
DSM DYNEEMA OPENS NEW ASIA PACIFIC TECHNICAL CENTER
The Netherlands, 11 January 2013 - DSM Dyneema, the inventor and manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber branded as Dyneema®, officially opened its new Asia Pacific Technical Center in Singapore today.
21 Nov 2012
DSM DYNEEMA ACTS AGAINST PATENT INFRINGER
The Netherlands, 21 November 2012 - DSM Dyneema, the producer of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber branded as Dyneema®, has again successfully defended its intellectual property covering its very high strength and lightweight polyethylene fiber based products. DSM Dyneema last week reached a settlement with a company manufacturing and trading in fiber based panels for ballistic protective products. The offending company, whose name is not being made public, signed settlement conditions drawn up by DSM Dyneema, after the case was brought before the “Tribunal de Grande Instance” in Paris.
19 Nov 2012
DYNEEMA® MAX TECHNOLOGY SETTING NEW PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN STANDING RIGGING
The Netherlands, 19 November 2012 - At METS 2012 (Marine Equipment Trade Show) in Amsterdam RAI Convention Centre, DSM, producer of Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, has introduced Dyneema® Max Technology DM20, a new fiber designed for the production of incredibly strong ropes that provide unrivalled strength, and durability - ideal for standing rigging.
3 Oct 2012
LNG MOORING LINES MADE WITH DYNEEMA®: SAFER AND STRONGER THAN STEEL
The introduction of new and larger vessels, Q-Flex and Q-Max, and new, often more exposed terminals becoming operational have changed mooring dynamics. The need to maintain workers' safety at all times, whilst delivering maximum operational efficiency through lower costs and faster turnaround times remains unchanged.
23 Aug 2012
CUSTOMER INNOVATIONS IN PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WITH DYNEEMA® TO FEATURE AT GENERAL POLICE EQUIPMENT EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE (GPEC®)
The Netherlands, August 23, 2012 - Latest innovations with Dyneema®, made by customers in protective equipment for law enforcement personnel will be on display on the DSM Dyneema stand B43 at GPEC 2012, the 7th General Police Equipment Exhibition & Conference taking place in Leipzig on 11-13th September.
25 Jul 2012
ROPE MADE WITH DYNEEMA® SECURES FISHERMEN'S LIVELIHOODS
Ropes made with Dyneema® ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber manufactured by DSM recently demonstrated during initial trials, how their outstanding performance can help fishermen around the world to work more safely, efficiently and cost-effectively.
28 Jun 2012
SAFER IN THE SADDLE WITH DYNEEMA®
Cycling is one of the world's most popular sports, practiced in many forms: road racing, track cycling and BMX, to name but a few. During a bicycle race, speeds of up to 110 km/hr can be reached during a typical downhill descent - and the danger of a serious crash is always present. Common crash injuries include serious cuts and bruises on arms and legs, causing discomfort, limiting a cyclist's performance and possibly elimination from the race.
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®.
