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12 Jun 2008Positioned for Growth: DSM Desotech Celebrates Opening of their Newly-expanded China Production Facility

DSM Desotech has announced the opening of its newly expanded China ink manufacturing facility, DSM Desotech Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Ltd. (DDSC). The ISO-9001 certified operation has relocated from Gonglu to Xinghou, China, into a new facility that has doubled in size and, according to DSM, is positioned for growth.

31 Mar 2008DSM Desotech’s UVention™ Group Introduces UVaCorr™ UV-curable Corrosion Resistant Coatings for Tube & Pipe

UV-curable coatings leader DSM Desotech has introduced a new line of UV-curable corrosion resistant coatings for metal tube & pipe. Developed by Desotech’s dedicated UVention™ group, the UVaCorr™ product line, which includes both clear and colored coatings, boasts several performance advantages over traditional solvent-based tube & pipe coatings.

31 Mar 2008DSM Desotech Inc. Files Antitrust and Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against 3D Systems Corporation

In response to recent speculation in the stereolithography (“SL”) industry, DSM Desotech Inc. (“Desotech”) confirms that on March 14, 2008, it filed a lawsuit against 3D Systems (“3DS”) in federal court in Chicago. 

18 Mar 2008DSM Desotech Accelerates Development of UV-Coatings for Tube and Pipe Market with the Acquisition of Polymeric Processes Inc.

UV-curable coatings leader DSM Desotech today announced the acquisition of assets of U.S.-based Polymeric Processes Inc. (PPI), an innovative producer of UV-curable coatings for tube and pipe applications. Both parties have agreed not to disclose financial details.

26 Nov 2007DSM Desotech Receives ISO-9001 Certification in China

DSM Desotech has received ISO-9001 certification for its China operation.  This includes a sales office in Shanghai, as well as a local production facility: DSM Desotech Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai), Ltd. (DDSC).

09 May 2007DSM Desotech Wins Safety/Health/Environment Award

DSM Desotech Inc., a world leader in the development and supply of high performance UV-curable materials, has been named winner of the 2006 DSM SHE Award for top performance in the areas of Safety, Health & Environment.  It is the latest of several safety awards earned by the Elgin-based chemical coatings supplier.

30 Nov 2006DSM Desotech Announces New Initiative, New Appointments, Around UV-Curable Materials Innovation

DSM Desotech has announced the launch of a new business initiative which will focus on the innovation of specialty UV materials for new and emerging markets throughout Europe and North America.

04 Apr 2006DSM Desotech Receives Global Safety Award

DSM Desotech has announced that its Stanley, North Carolina, facility has won the 2005 DSM SHE Award for top performance in the area of Safety, Health & Environment (SHE). The winning site is chosen annually from more than 200 DSM locations worldwide.

20 Mar 2006DSM Desotech Sells Display Coatings Business to JSR Corporation

DSM Desotech Inc. and JSR Corporation announced today that the two companies have signed definitive agreements that will result in JSR acquiring the display coatings business that the two companies have jointly cooperated in as part of their joint venture, Japan Fine Coatings Co., Ltd. 

02 Nov 2005DSM Desotech Enforces German Court Patent Infringement Ruling on Optical Fiber Ink

DSM Desotech Inc. announced today that enforcement has been initiated relative to a ruling by Germany’s Düsseldorf Regional Court in connection with a patent infringement litigation brought by its affiliate, DSM Desotech BV, against KG Herkula Spezialfabrik.

31 Jan 2005Bufferlite Named Among Top Products of 2004

DSM Desotech's line of Bufferlite™ UV-curable tight buffer materials has been named among the Top Products of 2004 by Wire & Cable Technology International magazine.  

20 Jan 2005DSM Desotech Announces the Opening of DSM Desotech Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai), Ltd.

DSM Desotech, a world leader in the development and supply of UV-curable materials, is pleased to announce the opening of DSM Desotech Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Ltd.  The new plant (DDSC) is Desotech's fourth manufacturing facility to date.

26 Oct 2004DSM Desotech Takes Patent Action Against Herkula in German Court

DSM Desotech has filed suit against Farbwerke Herkula St. Vith S.A. in Belgium and its sister company in Germany at the district court of Dusseldorf
(Landesgericht).  The suit, filed on October 19, alleges patent-related infringements involving Herkula UV-curable fiber optic inks.  

30 Sep 2004DSM Desotech Named One of America's Safest Companies

DSM Desotech Inc. has been named one of America's 16 Safest Companies by Occupational Hazards Magazine.  All 16 companies will be profiled in the magazine's October 2004 issue. 

15 July 2004DSM Desotech to Expand Manufacturing to China

DSM Desotech is expanding its operations in China with the establishment of a manufacturing facility in Shanghai.  The facility, DSM Desotech Specialty Chemicals (Shanghai) Ltd., is scheduled to begin operations in late 2004.

24 May 2004DSM Desotech Introduces OptoClear Nano-Structured Anti-Reflective Coatings

DSM Desotech is pleased to announce the introduction of UV-curable OptoClear single optical layer anti-reflective (AR) coatings for display applications.  OptoClear nano-structured AR systems are low in color and haze and have less angle dependency of their optical properties than conventional AR coatings.

07/16/2003DSM Desotech and Vantico Reach Patent Dispute Settlement Agreement

DSM Desotech Inc. and Vantico A&T US, Inc. announced that they have entered into a settlement agreement to resolve patent-related disputes involving their respective stereolithography resin products, as an alternative to court proceedings.  Accordingly, DSM Desotech Inc. has dismissed the legal proceedings initiated in January 2002 at the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.

07/02/2003DSM Desotech Takes Patent Action in Belgium Court Against Herkula

DSM Desotech Inc. today announced that they have filed a descriptive seizure proceeding against Farbwerke Herkula St. Vith S.A. with Liège Court in Belgium.  The suit will investigate potential patent-related infringements involving Herkula UV-curable fiber optic inks.  

03/28/2003New Management Appointments at DSM Desotech

DSM Desotech appoints new President, new VP of Fiber Optic Materials, effective April 1, 2003

03/05/2003DSM Desotech Earns Environmental ISO Certification in Hoek van Holland

DSM Desotech has earned the environmental ISO 14001 certification at its Hoek van Holland facility in the Netherlands.

11/20/2002DSM Desotech Wins Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award

DSM Desotech has won the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award for the State of Illinois

04/29/2002DSM Desotech Announces New Plant Opening in Stanley, NC

DSM Desotech announces the opening of their third new facility in three years in Stanley, NC

02/06/2002DSM Desotech Wins Repeat Partnership Award from Lucent Shanghai

DSM Desotech has been honored with a 2001 Partner Award from Lucent Technologies Shanghai Fiber Optics.

12/19/2001DSM Desotech and 3D Systems Sign Joint Venture Agreement

DSM Desotech and 3D Systems announce the formation of a joint venture, OptoForm LLC, that will focus on the development and commercialization of new equipment and materials for rapid tooling and direct/indirect in-line manufacturing processes.

03/21/2001DSM Desotech and 3D Systems Form Agreement for Materials Development

DSM Desotech and 3D Systems Corp. sign an agreement to develop and jointly market non-liquid stereolithography hardware, software and materials for rapid tooling and direct/indirect in-line manufacturing processes.

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