Plastics
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10 May 2011
Elevance Renewable Sciences and Royal DSM announce collaboration for bio-based Specialty Thermoplastic Materials
Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc. and Royal DSM N.V. announce they have signed a Letter of Intent for a collaboration to evaluate Elevance’s unique monomers for production of specialty bio-based high performance thermoplastic materials, for DSM’s engineering plastics portfolio.
10 May 2011
DYNEEMA® HB50 MATERIAL WILL BE USED BY TURKISH INSERT PRODUCER
The Netherlands, 10 May 2011 - DSM Dyneema is part of an important new contract involving the supply of high-strength material for protective inserts destined for an important Turkish end user. The news comes just before IDEF'11, Turkey’s tenth International Defence Industry Fair, where DSM Dyneema will be exhibiting (Holland Pavilion at Hall 2, booth #216 at the Tuyap Fair and Congress Center).
Bredaryd, Sweden – May 2, 2011 – Rapid Granulator AB today confirmed that Kirk Winstead has assumed the role of CEO for the Rapid Group. Officially appointed on April 12th, 2011, Winstead brings his 24 years of experience with Rapid Granulator Inc. and extensive industry expertise to the position. In the previous nine years he was President of Rapid Granulator Inc., based in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, USA. Winstead will oversee Rapid’s global operations and growth, building on its market-leading position and superior machine technology.
Ghent, Belgium – Milliken & Company, a leading global manufacturer of specialty chemicals, floor covering and performance materials, announced today that it has positioned itself to bring leadership to innovation around the globe through a transformative brand identity that builds upon its successful 150 year company history. 
The Netherlands, April 27, 2011 - Brazilian oil giant Petrobras has specified ultra strong, lightweight Dyneema® fibers for a complete set of mooring ropes for a semi-submersible mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU).
Mumbai, India - April 13, 2011 ---- Specialty chemical producer Rhodia has completed the acquisition of the engineering plastics business of Indian company PI Industries Ltd (PIIL), after receiving approval of country’s authorities. 