23 Sept 2014
INNOVATIVE TRAWLS MADE FROM DYNEEMA® HELP TO REDUCE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF PELAGIC FISHING
The Netherlands, 23 September 2014 - Fishing Company Cornelis Vrolijk, based in IJmuiden, The Netherlands, and its subsidiary Jaczon, based in Scheveningen, The Netherlands, are specialized in pelagic fishing. The fishing trawls on board of their trawlers, which are used for catching pelagic (schooling) species, are traditionally made of nylon. Cornelis Vrolijk and Jaczon are now replacing their nylon trawls by trawls made from DSM’s light and exceptionally strong UHMwPE (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) fiber, branded as Dyneema®.
15 Sept 2014
DSM DYNEEMA LAUNCHES DISTRIBUTOR PROGRAM, GIVES AWAY DEMO KIOSK AT NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL’S ANNUAL CONGRESS & EXPO
San Diego – Sept. 15, 2014 – DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber, and leading cut resistance innovation Dyneema® Diamond Technology, today unveiled a new sales training and marketing collaboration, the Diamond Coalition, here at the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Congress & Expo. Aimed at personal protective equipment distributors, the Diamond Coalition offers members access to exclusive training and communications programs that will prepare them to become the most effective distributors of cut resistant gloves made with Dyneema® Diamond Technology, and ultimately increase their sales potential. To support this initiative, the company will sponsor a register-to-win portable demonstration kiosk giveaway to distributors who attend the show. The kiosk offers distributors an ideal platform for showcasing cut resistant gloves made with Dyneema® and Dyneema® Diamond Technology, as well as demonstrating easy to replicate common sense cut tests comparing various materials, abrasion test results, and on-screen access via iPad or tablet computer to research and materials comparison data. DSM Dyneema will also conduct demonstrations at its booth (#3853) to showcase the superior protection and comfort that Dyneema® Diamond Technology offers compared to other materials.
11 Sept 2014
DYNEEMA® SUCCESSFUL TRADEMARK ACTION LEAVES NO ROOM FOR CONFUSION
The Netherlands, 11 September 2014 - DSM Dyneema, owner of the Dyneema® brand, succeeded in its action against a third party application for a Chyneema trademark. Following two years of procedures, the official trademark authorities in South Korea, Canada, EU and the USA have all accepted DSM Dyneema's opposition and rejected the application.
5 Aug 2014
DYNEEMA® WILL BE USED BY REPUBLIC OF KOREA (SOUTH KOREA) ARMY FOR MULTI-PURPOSE BODY ARMOR PROGRAM
South Korea, 5 Aug 2014 - DSM Dyneema, the inventor and manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials and high performance fibers, is proud to announce that Dyneema® will be used as the ballistic protection material of choice and key solution for enhanced lightweight armor for the Republic of Korea (South Korea) Army Multi-purpose Body Armor Program.
17 Jul 2014
STRATOS® WINCH PRO WITH DYNEEMA® OFFERS UNIQUE BENEFITS TO THE FORESTRY INDUSTRY
The Netherlands, 17 July 2014 - Despite continuing mechanization, harvesting timber places high demands on lumberjacks and materials. This also applies to the ropes used in hauling and winching the timber.
16 Jun 2014
DSM DYNEEMA SHOWCASES INNOVATIONS IN VEHICLE ARMOR FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS FEATURING DYNEEMA® FORCE MULTIPLIER TECHNOLOGY AT EUROSATORY 2014
Paris, 16 June 2014 - Here at Eurosatory 2014, DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and a world leader in life protection materials and high-performance fibers, is showcasing innovative vehicle armor solutions based on its industry-leading Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology. Aerospace and naval armor solutions from TenCate Advanced Armour and Rheinmetall Ballistic Protection GmbH, respectively, leverage this radical breakthrough in protection to address three major trends for light tactical interdiction vehicles: new operating environments, increasing weight from electronics and extended fuel supply chains. Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology platform delivers exceptional ballistic performance and the lightest weight and lowest profile for enhanced protection. To formally present this breakthrough to customers, DSM Dyneema will host a champagne toast at its booth (#6J373), on Tuesday, June 17 at 14:30.
12 Jun 2014
STIHL PROTECTS EMPLOYEES WITH BREAKTHROUGH HYFLEX® GLOVES WITH DYNEEMA® DIAMOND TECHNOLOGY
The Netherlands, 12 June 2014 - To protect employees from workplace cut hazards, Stihl selects world's first safety glove to meet the requirements of EN 388 cut level 3 in 18 gauge thinness; this innovation is made possible by new advanced fiber technology that delivers the highest ever cut-resistance for industrial safety gloves combined with high comfort and maximum dexterity.
11 Jun 2014
DSM DYNEEMA FORECASTS MATERIALS INNOVATIONS TO PLAY KEY ROLE IN ADDRESSING TRENDS IN ARMOR PROTECTION FOR HELICOPTERS AND BOATS
Stanley, N.C. - 11 June 2014 - Emerging global trends are impacting the operating environment of light tactical interdiction vehicles for military, law enforcement and homeland security operations, particularly helicopters and patrol boats. As they engage in higher-risk scenarios, such as supporting clandestine operations and penetrating inner harbors and coastlines, these vehicles require enhanced armor protection that won't compromise their speed, agility, range and payload capacity. Simply adding armor made from traditional materials such as ceramics, glass, aramid and even polyethylene is no longer enough, whereas innovative, lightweight materials that can deliver top protection can optimize vehicle performance, fuel efficiency, capacity and maneuverability. DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and a world leader in life protection materials and high-performance fibers, sees next-generation materials technologies as an important part of the solution. This view is supported by industry experts who predict the use of UHMwPE materials in armor applications will show double-digit growth in the next five years.
28 May 2014
LEADING TECHNOLOGY COMPOSITES INTRODUCES THE INDUSTRY’S LIGHTEST WEIGHT BALLISTIC ARMOR SYSTEMS
Stanley, N.C. - May. 28, 2014 - As a composite armor industry veteran, Leading Technology Composites (LTC) is no stranger to light weight ballistic armor solutions. It comes as no surprise that their latest innovations have yielded the industry’s lightest, most robust, armor systems, providing state-of-the-art performance at a significant weight reduction. Todd Lair, LTC President, commented, “By applying our XPS2 system of advanced processing to Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology materials from DSM Dyneema we’ve been able to achieve unprecedented levels of performance at significantly lower areal densities. The XPS2 process requires that a tightly controlled set of processing parameters be maintained during the consolidation processes. After consolidation, secondary hot and cold processing further improves the ballistic performance with the final result yielding a tremendous leap forward in performance. In our initial integrations of these systems on vehicle platforms we’ve provided our customers with substantial weight savings on the order of 25-45% lighter than legacy systems. Likewise, similar results of 10-20% weight savings have been realized on our personal protection products such as body armor inserts.”
15 May 2014
PARTNERSHIP AND PERFORMANCE ARE DRIVERS OF REVOLUTIONARY SHORETENSION® MOORING SOLUTION
The Netherlands, 15 May 2014 - ShoreTension®, a revolutionary vessel mooring system, is helping the marine industry to address the global challenges of energy conservation, improving ships' safety and the continuous need to reduce down-time of available terminals. The ShoreTension® system uses ropes made with Dyneema® SK78 fiber from DSM to ensure permanent tension, even in extreme conditions.
5 May 2014
DYNEEMA® MAX TECHNOLOGY FULFILLS PROMISE FOR HIGH STRENGTH HIGH MODULUS UHMWPE ROPES
The Netherlands, 5 May, 2014 - The world's most creep-resistant ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber is even better than previously thought. Producer DSM Dyneema unveiled DM20, based on its new Dyneema® Max Technology, at the OTC Offshore Technology Conference in 2012, for use in mooring ropes for offshore production platforms. Since then, the company has been carrying out extensive characterization studies on the lifetime and tensile properties of this ground-breaking fiber. DM20 is fully commercial, with a set of final specifications that exceed the data presented at OTC 2012.
8 Apr 2014
EJENDALS INTRODUCES CUT RESISTANT GLOVE WITH DYNEEMA® DIAMOND TECHNOLOGY THAT FEELS LIKE A SECOND SKIN
The Netherlands, 8 April 2014 - At SAWO 2014 (09-15 April 2014 in Poznań, Poland), Ejendals, a leading specialist in the development, manufacture and marketing of quality products that protect hands and feet, will introduce its latest glove, model 909, which incorporates Dyneema® Diamond Technology. The new glove is designed specifically for applications requiring very good dexterity with cool feel and meets level 3 cut resistance standards according to EN388 making it ideal for high precision handling of small components.
