DSM Dyneema sets up world-class Technical Centre

DSM Dyneema is investing in a new world-class technical centre in Singapore, which will house the nation's first independent ballistic testing centre and with technology that will support all DSM Dyneema existing and new businesses. The centre will be dedicated to serving DSM Dyneema's growing customer base for Dyneema Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Fibre, Tape and Uni-Directional fabric in the Asia Pacific region. It is scheduled to be fully operated in the fourth quarter of 2012. The Asia Pacific region is a key growth area for DSM Dyneema, its partnership with the Singapore Economic Development Board through their Innovation Development Scheme has been instrumental in DSM Dyneema's decision to establish the Centre. The APAC Technical Centre is DSM Dyneema's third global ballistics testing facility and its first such centre in Asia Pacific. It will also be home to the regional headquarters for DSM Dyneema Life Protection business.  The 2500 sq.m. centre will incorporate a basement housing two ballistic testing ranges as well as high tech equipment and testing labs where technicians will be able to conduct comprehensive tests on personal and vehicle protection applications with Dyneema in accordance with international, European and regional Asia Pacific standards.

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