AVERY DENNISON RAPID-ROLL OPENS TEA INDUSTRY FOR NARROW WEB CONVERTERS

Avery Dennison Rapid-Roll opens tea industry for narrow web converters. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR238)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands - August 5, 2014 - With the rising global demand for tea and the launch of more specialist teas, producers are looking for converters who are able to provide unique packaging solutions that preserve the flavour of their teas and enable their brand to stand out. Avery Dennison is helping narrow-web label converters access this important new market, with a flexible packaging portfolio of short-run, quick turnaround non-adhesive paper and films.

DYNEEMA® WILL BE USED BY REPUBLIC OF KOREA (SOUTH KOREA) ARMY FOR MULTI-PURPOSE BODY ARMOR PROGRAM

DyneemaSouth Korea, 5 Aug 2014 - DSM Dyneema, the inventor and manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials and high performance fibers, is proud to announce that Dyneema® will be used as the ballistic protection material of choice and key solution for enhanced lightweight armor for the Republic of Korea (South Korea) Army Multi-purpose Body Armor Program.

TE CONNECTIVITY AND INTERCONTEC ANNOUNCE CO-BRANDING FOR JAPAN

TE Connectivity and Intercontec announce co-branding for Japan. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR007)SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland – August 4, 2014 – TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) and Intercontec have signed an agreement for an enhanced collaboration in the Japanese market in which TE will distribute Intercontec’s range of circular metric connectors. In addition, TE will provide technical support and after-sales service for the product range, which will be made available in co-branded packaging.

Clariant confirms outlook on solid Q2 results

Clariant"The first half-year 2014 was characterized by a more favorable but still volatile and challenging business environment compared to the previous year," said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. "Under these conditions, Clariant achieved good volume growth in both the first and the second quarter, supported by solid pricing. With unfavorable currency developments expected to soften, the strength of our portfolio makes us cautiously optimistic going into the second half of the year."

Fastest system in the world producing caps with tamper-evident band achieved at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag using Total HDPE resin

Fastest system in the world producing caps with tamper-evident band achieved at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag using Total HDPE resin. 
(Photos: Total, PR009)With 190,000 caps per hour and 1.5 billion per year, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag together with its partners, Total and Plastisud, has set a new world record in the production of HDPE caps with tamper-evident band without post-moulding operations.

Toyota Tsusho launches PFC-free waterproof breathable membranes in outdoor clothing based on DSM technology

Toyota Tsusho launches PFC-free waterproof breathable membranes in outdoor clothing based on DSM technology.
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR433)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company, announces the introduction by Toyota Tsusho of a new generation of high performance membranes for clothing made from its Arnitel® VT, a very flexible thermoplastic polyester-based elastomer. The new membranes contain no perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs), and are 100% recyclable, waterproof in all circumstances despite being only a few microns thick, and highly breathable.

DSM signs distribution agreement with Chase Plastic Services, Inc., to supply the Market in Mexico

DSM Engineering MaterialsDSM has entered into a distribution agreement with Chase Plastic Services, Inc., in the market development and sales of DSM engineering plastics in Mexico.

DSM signs distribution agreement with Channel Prime Alliance (CPA de Mexico) to strengthen its presence in Mexico

DSM Engineering MaterialsDSM has entered into a distribution agreement with Channel Prime Alliance (CPA de Mexico) to join forces in the market development and sales of DSM engineering plastics in Mexico.