25 Mar 2010
DSM DYNEEMA TO CONTINUE SUPPLYING MATERIAL FOR ADD-ON ARMOR FOR THE STRYKER COMBAT VEHICLE
STANLEY (US), 25 March, 2010 - DSM Dyneema has recently received a new order for a significant volume of Dyneema® HB26 to be utilized as part of the add-on armor program for the Stryker combat vehicle.
The Stryker vehicle continues to be one of the more successful platforms in the operating field in Afghanistan. These vehicles along with the M-ATV are considered to be the workhorse platforms in the fight against terrorism.
“Once again, Dyneema® HB26 has been selected as the armor material of choice for the Stryker vehicle,” said David Cordova Vice President Business Development for DSM Dyneema Life Protection Americas. “We are pleased to continue providing material to these and other important life preserving platforms.”
The armor system components will be produced by TenCate Advance Armor USA. “The Stryker program is a perfect example of how two key suppliers to the defense industry can maximize their value by combining forces to meet the continuing armor demands of our customers and the US Government,” said Scott Unger, President of TenCate Advanced Armor USA. “TenCate Advance Armor plays a critical global role in the development and production of advanced armor systems that meet the demanding and ever changing threats faced by soldiers, marines and law enforcement officers.” TenCate Advanced Armor operates armor production facilities in the USA, France, Denmark, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and India.
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DSM Dyneema is the inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™. Dyneema® is an ultra strong polyethylene fiber that offers maximum strength combined with minimum weight. It is up to 15 times stronger than quality steel and up to 40% stronger than aramid fibers, both on weight for weight basis. Dyneema® floats on water and is extremely durable and resistant to moisture, UV light and chemicals. The applications are therefore more or less unlimited. Dyneema® is an important component in ropes, cables and nets in the fishing, shipping and offshore industries. Dyneema® is also used in safety gloves for the metalworking industry and in fine yarns for applications in sporting goods and the medical sector. In addition, Dyneema® is also used in bullet resistant armor and clothing for police and military personnel. Dyneema® is produced in Heerlen (The Netherlands), Flaach (Switzerland) and in Greenville, North Carolina (U.S.A.). DSM Dyneema is also a partner in a high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) manufacturing joint venture in Japan. Further information on DSM Dyneema is available at www.dyneema.com and www.dyneemamatters.com.
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