Recognition in commemorative stamps25-Feb-10
100 YEARS OF DUTCH PATENT LAW
URMOND (NL), 25 February 2010 – This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Dutch Patent Act coming into force. The Netherlands has a rich tradition of innovation and inventions, and in celebrating the centennial anniversary the Dutch Patent Office together with the Dutch Institute of Patent Attorneys made a pre-selection of outstanding Dutch inventions, including Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™. In tribute to the inventions, TNT Post designed a set of commemorative stamps to mark the one hundred years of Dutch patent law. Dyneema®, amongst other great inventions, was featured in the special commemorative stamp set.
On February 8, 1979, DSM filed a patent application for the invention and production of a super strong polyethylene fiber. Since then, DSM Dyneema has developed about 100 inventions protected by over 500 patents. Over the years, Dyneema® and Dyneema Purity® have been successfully introduced to a diverse set of industries such as medical, auto, food, industrial, offshore, fishing, sports, medical and life protection.
“This past year DSM Dyneema celebrated 30 years since the first Dyneema® patent,” says Christophe Dardel, President of DSM Dyneema. “We are proud of Dyneema® and are glad to be featured on a commemorative stamp celebrating Dutch inventions and one hundred years of Dutch patent law.”
About DSM Dyneema
DSM Dyneema is the inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™. Dyneema® is an ultra 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% stronger than aramid fibers, both on weight for weight basis. Dyneema® floats on water and is extremely durable and resistant to moisture, UV light and chemicals. The applications are therefore more or less unlimited. Dyneema® is an important component in ropes, cables and nets in the fishing, shipping and offshore industries. Dyneema® is also used in safety gloves for the metalworking industry and in fine yarns for applications in sporting goods and the medical sector. In addition, Dyneema® is also used in bullet resistant armor and clothing for police and military personnel. Dyneema® is produced in Heerlen (The Netherlands), Flaach (Switzerland) and in Greenville, North Carolina (U.S.A.). DSM Dyneema is also a partner in a high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) manufacturing joint venture in Japan. Further information on DSM Dyneema is available at www.dyneema.com.
DSM – the Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company
Royal DSM N.V. creates innovative products and services in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences that contribute to the quality of life. DSM’s products and services are used globally in a wide range of markets and applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable and more enjoyable way of life. End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrics and electronics, life protection and housing. DSM has annual net sales of EUR 9.3 billion and employs some 23,500 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations on five continents. DSM is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. More information: www.dsm.com.
Dyneema®, Dyneema Purity® and Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™ are trademark(s) (applications) owned by Royal DSM N.V.. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Jonathan Martinez
DSM Dyneema
Tel.: +31 46 476 6466
E-mail: press.dyneema@dsm.com
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