31.07.2013
DSM says change to UL standard will boost its engineering plastics in electrical applications
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, says a recent change to an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) standard covering low-voltage switchgear (LVSG) has opened up the way for plastics innovation in electrical applications such as miniature circuit breakers. The company is leading the conversion from thermosets to engineering thermoplastics for LVSG applications. With its broad portfolio of high-performance halogen-free flame-retardant solutions DSM offers a cost-effective alternative for thermosets in these safety-critical, highly demanding technical applications.
31.07.2013
Clariant tritt UN Global Compact bei
Muttenz, 31. Juli 2013 – Clariant, ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen der Spezialchemie, gab heute die Unterzeichnung der Beitrittserklärung zu UN Global Compact bekannt. Damit unterstreicht das Unternehmen sein umfassendes Bekenntnis zu einer nachhaltigen Entwicklung und verantwortungsvollen Unternehmensführung, die an den zehn allgemeinen Grundprinzipien der UN-Initiative zu Menschenrechten, Arbeitsbedingungen, Umweltschutz und Korruptionsbekämpfung ausgerichtet sind.
30.07.2013
Clariant steigert Nettogewinn dank besserer Margen
CEO Hariolf Kottmann: „Der Umsatzanstieg und die verbesserte Rentabilität im ersten Halbjahr zeigen, dass sich Clariant schrittweise auf seine kurz- und mittelfristigen Ziele zubewegt. In einem heterogenen Wirtschaftsumfeld hat sich das ausgewogene Portfolio des Unternehmens solide entwickelt. Der zunehmenden Unsicherheiten in den Schwellenmärkten sind wir uns bewusst, gehen aber weiterhin von einer relativ stabilen Wirtschaftslage auf niedrigem Niveau aus. In diesem Szenario erwarten wir, dass wir unsere Ziele für das Gesamtjahr durch Fokussierung auf Innovation, Wachstum und Kosteneffizienz erreichen werden.“
29.07.2013
DSM DYNEEMA CONGRATULATES BANOM ON WINNING FROST & SULLIVAN AWARD
Stanley, N.C. – July 29, 2013 – DSM Dyneema LLC (DSM Dyneema), the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials and high performance fibers, commends their partner Banom for winning the prestigious Frost & Sullivan 2013 North American Product Leadership Award in Cut Resistant Gloves. Banom’s gloves for workers in the sheet metal and glass industries surpass the competition through the use of proprietary high tenacity filament (HTF) yarns incorporating high-performance materials such as MaxPly® with Dyneema® and TriMax® with Dyneema®.
25.07.2013
NEW SELECT SOLUTIONS™ RECLOSURE PORTFOLIO DELIVERS HIGH-PERFORMANCE PACKAGING FUNCTIONALITY
MENTOR, Ohio, July 24, 2013 — Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has introduced its Select Solutions™ Reclosure portfolio, designed to help package designers and packaged goods companies meet consumers’ needs for the convenience reclosure technology provides.
25.07.2013
DSM's Stanyl ForTii used in exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensors
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Material Sciences company, says a new generation of automotive exhaust gas recirculation temperature (EGRT) sensors is now being made in its Stanyl® ForTii™ high performance polyamide 4T. Thanks to the very high temperature stability of Stanyl ForTii, costs are being cut in the production of the sensors, without compromising on quality.
22.07.2013
DSM's Stanyl ForTii proven for next generation DDR-DIMM sockets
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, says its Stanyl® ForTii™ is the only halogen free, high temperature polyamide that answers the stringent requirements of reflow soldering for DDR3sockets, as well as the demand for high flow. It also offers extremely low warpage after reflow.
19.07.2013
DSM partners with ERDA in India to develop innovative and sustainable engineering plastics solutions for the electrical industry
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announces it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Electrical Research & Development Association (ERDA), a cooperative research institution created by the Indian electrical industry and utilities, to cover basic research in the field of electrical applications. This move underlines DSM's focus on developing strategic partnerships around the world to drive innovation and the highest standards of sustainability.
