6 Oct 2011

WITH WÜRTH PARTNERSHIP, DSM DYNEEMA INCREASES ITS REACH FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES

The Netherlands, October 6, 2011 - The Würth Group is the latest partner for DSM Dyneema and its glove licensing programme.

As one of the most diverse international suppliers of both domestic and industrial accessories – with products ranging from screws, fixtures and fittings to tools, electronics and automotive components – the trading firm has been rapidly expanding its personal protective equipment (PPE) ranges in recent years, focusing on Small and Medium Enterprise

In 2011, it will introduce the new Cut Level 5 (CL5) glove featuring Dyneema®, the world strongest fiber™. Gloves made from Dyneema® represent the best in cut resistance performance while being light and comfortable for the wearer. The CL5 glove will be launched in Germany, where Würth has established more than 320 of its own shops over the past few years. It is likely to find extensive use in the metal and construction industries, among others.

In support of the new partnership, DSM Dyneema will be providing training as well as product, trademark and branding support, for approximately 2,800 Würth sales representatives in Germany, ensuring the success of this new product range.

"With Würth as new partner in our glove licensing program we are able to strengthen our coverage in various markets" says Edwin Grootendorst, Regional Manager DSM Dyneema®. "Many small and medium-sized companies will now also be able to protect their workers’ hands with the Würth gloves made with Dyneema® - another significant step in our mission for higher safety and protection levels in a great variety of industries".

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Notes for editors

The Würth Group

The Würth Group is world market leader in its core business, the trade in assembly and fastening material. The family owned business currently consists of over 410 companies in 84 countries and has more than 65,000 employees on its payroll. Over 30,000 of these are permanently employed sales representatives. In the first half of the business year 2011, the Würth Group generated total sales of EUR 4.78 billion.

More than 3 million customers all over the world trust in Würth today.

The company's philosophy is marked by a strong brand policy, future-oriented product strategy, closeness to the customer, clear quality offensive, thinking in terms of visions and not least by a strong corporate culture.

About DSM Dyneema

DSM Dyneema is the inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™. Dyneema is an Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene (UHMWPE) 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 fiber 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.

UHMWPE fiber from DSM Dyneema is produced in Heerlen (The Netherlands) 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.gloves.dyneema.com.

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