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| DSM expands US capacity for the world's strongest fiber DSM, the largest manufacturer of high performance polyethylene (HPPE) fiber in the world, announces its decision to make another investment in a new production line for Dyneema fiber in Greenville, North Carolina (USA). It is the third announcement this year of new Dyneema fiber production lines at DSM's Greenville site, following earlier decisions to build two additional fiber lines and one Dyneema UD (UniDirectional bullet resistant sheet) line. The investment will be substantial, amounting to several tens of millions of US dollars, and will bring the total number of fiber lines for the company to nine, with four production lines being located at the Greenville facility. The new line is expected to come on stream mid 2007. Construction is planned to start in January 2006. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Construction News :: home page |