DYNEEMA® FORCE MULTIPLIER TECHNOLOGY MEETS CHALLENGE OF PROVIDING NEXT GENERATION PROTECTION FOR U.S. ARMY

DyneemaThe Netherlands, 16 December 2014 - DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and a world leader in life protection materials and high performance fibers, announced today that the U.S. Army has chosen a new body armor system that incorporates Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology to deliver unparalleled ballistics protection combined with unprecedented weight reduction.

Belden Redesigns Gigabit Switch to Improve Uptime in Harsh Environments

Belden Redesigns Gigabit Switch to Improve Uptime in Harsh Environments. 
(Photo: Belden, PR358) St. Louis, Missouri - December 16, 2014 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has redesigned its Layer 3 modular gigabit switch to create a new version, the MSP30-X Modular Switch, which is ideally suited for extreme environments. The switch not only maintains its modular and flexible design, but with enhancements, it saves customers costs and space by offering the ability to be placed near harsh environments.

DSM showcases latest automotive and mobile phone applications for its engineering plastics at PlastIndia 2015

The latest version of Stanyl Diablo polyamide 46 is able to withstand a continuous use temperature of 230°C, while the new Akulon Diablo withstands a 220°C continuous-use temperature.
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR445)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Material Sciences company, will feature numerous new applications in automotive, mobile electronics and electrical equipment that incorporate its engineering plastics for high performance, low weight, and improved sustainability at PlastIndia 2015 (5th to 10th February, Gandhinagar, Gujarat). It will also shine the spotlight on some of its most recently introduced new materials. DSM is on stand 14R-D4.

Lithuania-based PR agency Komunikacija and Konsultantai have been selected to deliver PR activities for the European Institute for Gender Equality

EurocomKomunikacija ir Konsultantai (KoKo), Lithuania-based public relations agency and a member of Eurocom Worldwide, announced that it has recently won a 5 months communication service contract with the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE). Koko will coordinate media-related activities, which will be carried out in six targeted European countries – Germany, Latvia, Spain, Italy, France and United Kingdom.

EMG hosts annual EMG Asiacom conference, celebrates 10 years of success in China

EurocomEMG, the leading international B2B and industrial communication specialist celebrated its 10 year anniversary at the Grand Millenium hotel in Shanghai, China. The celebrations followed the annual EMG Asiacom partner and client conference, first launched in 2013, which brought together keynote speakers and delegates from clients and the media under the theme of 'Value Based Communications in a Rapidly Changing Market'.

AVERY DENNISON INCREASES EUROPEAN CAPACITY IN FILM COATING AND LAMINATING WITH PLANT EXPANSION IN GOTHA, GERMANY

From left to right: Gilles Collee, plant manager; Angelo Depietri, vice president and general manager for Avery Dennison Materials Group Europe; Hartwig Harz, Wirtschaftsförderung Gotha. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR267)LEIDEN, the Netherlands - December 4, 2014 - Avery Dennison, a world leader in the production of label and packaging materials, has expanded its coating and laminated capabilities for self-adhesive label and packaging films at its plant in Gotha, in central Germany. The expansion of the plant represents an investment of €7m.

DSM DYNEEMA SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS KEY PATENT BEHIND GAME-CHANGING DYNEEMA® FORCE MULTIPLIER TECHNOLOGY

DyneemaThe Netherlands, 3 December 2014 - The European Patent Office has upheld a key patent held by DSM Dyneema covering its recently introduced Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology. This radical innovation platform delivers game-changing materials for soft body armor and hard materials for helmets, vest inserts and vehicle armor. Armor made with Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology is 30 percent lighter than current armor whilst providing the same level of ballistic protection.

Next-Generation Catalyst and Additive Technologies from W. R. Grace and Milliken Combine to Deliver Exceptional Results to PP Producers

Polypropylene Food Contact Application Produced with Grace’s CONSISTA® C601 PP Catalyst and Milliken’s Millad® NX™8000 Clarifier.
(Photo Milliken, MKPR121, Copyright© 2014 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved)Ghent, Belgium - W. R. Grace & Co. and Milliken & Company today announced that their advanced technologies, used synergistically, are enabling polypropylene (PP) manufacturers to develop new and differentiated resin portfolios featuring enhanced clarity, cleanliness, processability and mechanical performance.