DSM drives up Dyneema fiber production capacity in US
20 Dec '05
3 min read
DSM will continue to expand its global capacity for Dyneema to maintain its global market leadership position.
DSM Dyneema is the inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema, the world's strongest fiber. Dyneema is a super strong polyethylene fiber that offers maximum strength combined with minimum weight.
It is up to 15 times stronger than quality steel and up to 40 percent stronger than aramid fibers, both on weight for weight basis. Dyneema is produced in Heerlen (the Netherlands) and in Greenville, North Carolina (USA).
DSM Dyneema is also a partner in a HPPE manufacturing joint venture with Toyobo (Japan).
DSM's products are used in a wide range of end markets and applications such as human and animal nutrition and health, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, automotive and transport, coatings, housing and electrics & electronics (E&E).