SANITIZED AG receives SWISS TECHNOLOGY AWARD

Sanitized® Pluma technology, the first worldwide anti-adhesive hygiene treatment for textiles, uses mechanisms from medical engineering to inhibit odor-causing bacteria. 
(Photos: SANITIZED AG, PR009)Basel, Burgdorf - SANITIZED AG, a specialist in the lasting hygiene protection of textiles and polymers, was honored with the SWISS TECHNOLOGY AWARD in the “Sustainable Leader” category for its new Sanitized® Pluma technology. The first worldwide anti-adhesive hygiene treatment for textiles uses mechanisms from medical engineering to inhibit odor-causing bacteria.

DSM DYNEEMA LAUNCHES DYNEEMA® FORCE MULTIPLIER TECHNOLOGY FOR LIFE PROTECTION, COMBINING ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE AND USABILITY IN ONE MATERIAL

DyneemaDSM 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, today officially introduced Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology, built on its Radical Innovation platform, the company's newest product development program. Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology combines breakthroughs in polymer science, next-generation fiber technology and unique uni-directional engineering to deliver up to 25 percent higher ballistic protection while reducing weight by up to 20 percent. Here at Milipol 2013, the company is showcasing the first products for soft and hard ballistic protection applications featuring this new technology. All are manufactured at the DSM Dyneema facility in Greenville, N.C.

AVERY DENNISON REALIZÓ UNA JORNADA DE “CAPACITACIÓN E INNOVACIÓN” EN CHILE

Avery Dennison realizó una Jornada de “Capacitación e Innovación” en Chile.
(Foto: Avery Dennison, PR200)Santiago de Chile, Noviembre 2013 - Avery Dennison, líder mundial en materiales para etiquetas y empaque, realizó este encuentro multisegmento, donde participaron distintas empresas y convertidores de la compañía a los cuales se les presentaron los últimos productos para los diferentes segmentos, y novedades, como el nuevo catálogo de vinos.

DSM’s Akulon Ultraflow helps BBP cut weight of oil sumps for new Mercedes-Benz S Class engine

DSM’s Akulon Ultraflow helps BBP cut weight of oil sumps for new Mercedes-Benz S Class engine.
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR400)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announces a new application of its lightweight solution for automotive oil sumps injection molded in Akulon® Ultraflow polyamide 6. The new Mercedes-Benz S Class, one of the most luxurious cars in the world, is the latest vehicle to benefit from this DSM innovation. The oil sump not only weighs less than a metal version—and so helps to lower fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions during the lifetime of the vehicle— it also costs less to produce.

Clariant introduces innovative HiFormer™ Liquid Masterbatches system to deliver maximum customer value

ClariantMuttenz, November 18, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces its new, innovative Liquid Masterbatches system for almost all polymers and production processes. HiFormer™ - high performance integrated liquid masterbatches - will set a new industry standard by offering the right mix of consultancy, engineering and chemistry for world class performance, flexibility and excellence. HiFormer is able to deliver service, technology and expertise from the design stage to the start of production and beyond.

Perstorp increases its commitment to Chinese coating customers

PerstorpThe Perstorp Group, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will be showcasing its new Neopentyl Glycol (Neo) and innovative Capa™ polyols for PU coatings & stoving enamels at Chinacoat 2013. Considerable investments have been made into a new Neo plant at Zibo to support the growing demand for powder coatings in China. The investments are part of Perstorp's long-standing commitment to China and to the Chinese coating customers.

GE's Power Conversion Business Strengthens Position in Latin America with the Acquisition of the Chilean Company IDT

GE Power ConversionSANTIAGO, CHILE - November 11, 2013 - GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) today announced that it has finalized the acquisition of the Chilean power electronics company Ingeniería y Desarrollo Tecnológico S.A. (IDT). With this move, Power Conversion is actively positioning the company to build a stronger regional presence and capture a greater share of the mining segment.

DSMs Stanyl ForTii used in breakthrough LED array holder

DSMs Stanyl® ForTii™ used in breakthrough LED array holder.
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR385)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announces the use of Stanyl® ForTii™ in a breakthrough LED array holder. DSM developed a special grade of its high performance polyamide 4T, for the one of the first ever integrated plastics holder for a LED array.