16 Jul 2012
Hvalpsund Net signs trademark licensing agreement with high-end fiber maker DSM Dyneema
Deal will strengthen brands in aquaculture market
Ryan Poulsen, Sales Director Hvalpsund Net (on the left) & Felipe Ramirez, Marketing Manager DSM Dyneema (on the right)
Hvalpsund Net A/S, a leading turn-key solution provider to the fish farming industry, and DSM, producer of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber branded as Dyneema®, have signed a Trademark License Agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, Hvalpsund Nets will be able to display the Dyneema® logo on products as a sign of performance, confidence and quality.
Both DSM Dyneema and Hvalpsund Net are fully committed to bringing solutions to the aquaculture market that will help the industry to meet the world’s growing demand for fish, in a sustainable way.
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.
Further information on DSM Dyneema is available at www.dyneema.com.
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Notes for editors
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"We have worked with DSM Dyneema for many years and have supplied cages made with Dyneema® for fish farm projects in many countries including Scotland, Spain, Australia and New Zealand. Together, we hope to continue to grow the use of Dyneema® in the industry and bring innovation and sustainable solutions, like reduction, and/or elimination, of anti-fouling coatings in cages and improving protection against predators and escapes."Ryan Poulsen,
Sales Director Hvalpsund Net
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"Key reasons for signing this agreement are Hvalpsund’s strong global brand and the company’s dedication to quality. Both our companies share a desire to provide sustainable solutions to the aquaculture industry on a global scale. We are particularly impressed by Hvalpsund’s relentless efforts to continue to position Dyneema® fibers and open new markets in aquaculture netting applications as part of sustainable and protection solutions for fish farmers, which are fully in line with the strategy of DSM Dyneema."Felipe Ramirez,
Marketing Manager DSM Dyneema
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