DSM Elastomers

DSM ElastomersDSM Elastomers is a global supplier of EP(D)M rubber (Keltan) and TPVs (Sarlink®), with a strong presence on all continents. Through our global sales organization and distribution network we provide an extensive range of high quality grades to converters and compounders around the world. Our position as a dynamic and leading player in the market enables us to secure a constant supply of highly consistent materials. Moreover, our sophisticated logistics handling ensures hassle-free delivery anywhere in the world.

More information can be found at www.keltan.com.

DSM – the Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company

Royal DSM N.V. creates solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance. Its end markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrical and electronics, life protection and housing. DSM manages its business with a focus on the triple bottom line of economic prosperity, environmental quality and social equity, which it pursues simultaneously and in parallel. DSM has annual net sales of about € 8 billion and employs some 22,700 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.

DSM Elastomers
PO Box 601
6160 AP Geleen

Netherlands

+31 46 476 6034

www.dsmelastomers.com

KELTAN® MULTI-PURPOSE HIGH PERFORMANCE GRADE DELIVERS LOWEST SYSTEMS COST

DSM Elastomers has officially launched Keltan® 8642A, a fast curing, high green strength ENB grade with very good filler and plasticizer acceptance. The new grade is particularly suitable for extrusion and molding applications with high level of fillers, such as solid sealing systems. 
(Photos DSM Elastomers, PR015)Geleen, 03 November 2009 – Following the introduction of a developmental grade earlier this year, DSM Elastomers has now officially launched Keltan® 8642A, a fast curing, high green strength ENB grade with very good filler and plasticizer acceptance. The new grade is particularly suitable for extrusion and molding applications with high level of fillers, such as solid sealing systems.

DELIVERING LOWEST SYSTEMS COST IN SOLID FORMULATIONS

In response to a change in need, DSM Elastomers has launched Keltan® DE 8642A, a fast curing, high green strength ENB grade with very good filler and plasticizer acceptance. (Photos DSM Elastomers, PR014)
Heerlen, 05 June 2009 – In response to a change in need, DSM Elastomers has launched Keltan® DE 8642A, a fast curing, high green strength ENB grade with very good filler and plasticizer acceptance. The new grade is particularly suitable for extrusion and molding applications with high level of fillers, such as solid sealing systems. Keltan® DE 8642A is produced in friable bales for excellent mixing performance.

INTRODUCING KELTAN® 1200A

Heerlen, 22 May 2009 – DSM Elastomers has introduced a new EPDM grade that can be used on the one hand as shear stable viscosity index improver (VII) for the Petroleum Additives (PA) market and on the other hand as a processing additive for rubber applications.

FIRST KELTAN ACE™ PRODUCT NOW AVAILABLE

Heerlen, 8 May 2009 – DSM Elastomers has formally presented its first EPDM grade to be manufactured using Keltan ACE™ technology. Keltan DE8270C is now available for sampling and sales.

DSM ELASTOMERS’ NEW REACTIVE EXTRUDER HAS STARTED COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION FOR MOTOR OIL ADDITIVES

DSM ElastomersHeerlen, 09 October 2008 - Following several months of successful tests, commercial production of new high performance EP(D)M grades is now fully operational DSM Elastomers’ new reactive extruder (REX) line and product is now available for shipment to customers. The new REX line is fully integrated in the DSM Elastomers production site in Triunfo, Brazil. The plant uses state of the art technologies for reactive extrusion.

KELTAN® ACE™ TECHNOLOGY ON TRACK FOR 2009 MARKET INTRODUCTION

DSM ElastomersHeerlen, 11 September 2008 - DSM Elastomers has announced that the development of Keltan® ACE™ is on schedule. This follows last year’s decision to invest in the implementation of a new advanced catalyst technology in one of its existing EPDM facilities in Geleen, the Netherlands.

HIGH QUALITY EPDM WITH ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: INTRODUCING “WHITE” KELTAN® 4551A

DSM Elastomers is to introduce a new range of Keltan® EPDM grades, produced with high quality colorless paraffinic oil, instead of yellow paraffinic oil.Heerlen, 20 August 2008 – DSM Elastomers is to introduce a new range of Keltan® EPDM grades, produced with high quality colorless paraffinic oil, instead of yellow paraffinic oil.

DSM ELASTOMERS VIERT 40 JAAR KELTAN

Om het 40 jarige bestaan van deze fabriek te vieren werd vandaag een taart aangesneden door Stef van Gils, sitemanager samen met een viertal jubilarissen die al sinds de beginjaren bij de rubberfabriek werkzaam zijn.Heerlen, 22 oktober 2007 - Op 22 oktober 1967 opende NV Staatsmijnen DSM een nieuwe EPT rubber fabriek in Geleen. Deze fabriek, die toen 18 miljoen gulden kostte was de eerste EPT rubber fabriek in Europa en had een capaciteit van 12.000 ton per jaar.

DSM ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT IN KELTAN® ACE™ TECHNOLOGY

Heerlen, 15 October 2007 - The Managing Board of Royal DSM N.V has decided to invest in the implementation of a new advanced catalyst technology in one of its existing EPDM facilities in Geleen, the Netherlands. The total investment represents up to EUR 10 million. Mechanical completion of the plant is expected in the 4th quarter of 2008.

“DSM ELASTOMERS INTRODUCES CUSTOMER INFORMATION SYSTEM: ACCESS”

DSM Elastomers developed its proprietary Customer Information System named “Access” a while ago.

KELTAN® HEADS FOR THE BEACH

Keltan® is helping beach-goers to enjoy the hot sands and warm waters of Brazil’s 7,000km coastline in comfort, thanks to innovative thinking and close customer co-operation by DSM Elastomer’s R&D and Sales teams.Keltan® is helping beach-goers to enjoy the hot sands and warm waters of Brazil’s 7,000km coastline in comfort, thanks to innovative thinking and close customer co-operation by DSM Elastomer’s R&D and Sales teams.

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