www.ems-group.com: Latest News http://www.ems-group.com/ Latest news from www.ems-group.com de www.ems-group.com: Latest News http://www.ems-group.com/fileadmin/code/templates/feed-icon.png http://www.ems-group.com/ Latest news from www.ems-group.com TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Fri, 03 May 2013 09:00:00 +0200 Primid QM-1260 and SF-4510 Production Plant Upgrade http://www.ems-group.com/en/media/financial-media-information/ems-group/detail-view-of-ems-group-news/article/primid-qm-1260-and-sf-4510-production-plant-upgrade/ Since Primid's introduction in the 1990's, the market for hydroxyalkylamide (HAA) cross linkers for... EMS-GRILTECH Fri, 03 May 2013 09:00:00 +0200 NEWS Presented at Techtextil 2013 http://www.ems-group.com/en/media/financial-media-information/ems-group/detail-view-of-ems-group-news/article/news-presented-at-techtextil/ Visit us from 11 – 13.6.2013 in Frankfurt am Main Hall 3.0 Stand A 65 Our know-how and tailor-made products will help to find the right solution to your technical challenges. Visit our booth to discuss your ideas with our specialists in Frankfurt. We are proud to present our latest developments:

Highly Flexible GRILTEX Copolyester Adhesives

The newly developed highly flexible GRILTEX copolyesters are suitable for textiles with soft touch as well as for technical applications with high bonding requirements. These copolyesters are available in a melting range from 100-150 °C. High viscosity versions can be used for the manufacture of adhesive films and webs.

GRILTEX Copolyester to Bond on Smooth Surfaces

Our new GRILTEX copolyesters are used to bond smooth surfaces such as aluminium or other metal alloys as well as PET. The flexible character of these adhesives can compensate or minimize the tension between substrates with different expansion coefficients. GRILTEX copolyesters are available with different viscosities in the melting range of 120-150 °C.
Read more: http://www.emsgriltech.com/griltex/copolyester_en/

GRILTEX for Composites

EMS-GRILTECH will show a new product group of GRILTEX copolyester for reinforcement of unidirectional tapes as well as for stabilizing of multiplies woven or knitted fabrics. In addition the mechanical strength of the composite material can be highly improved in comparison to other usual binders.
Impact strength, heat resistance and transparency are the essential benefits to apply GRILTEX polyamide to organ sheet production.
These products are available in granular or powder form or as a suspension.
Applying the suspension is adding value by a homogenous distribution of the mono-dispersed particles within the layers of the carbon fiber. This advantageous behavior results in higher impact strength.
Read more: http://www.emsgriltech.com/griltex/composites_en/

NEXYLON FR for Protective Apparel and Workwear

With NEXYLON FR, EMS-GRILTECH is bringing the world's first flame-retardant polyamide fiber onto the market. Using this fiber, the working life of flame-resistant protective work clothing can be significantly increased. Additional interesting applications include different carpets.
Read more: http://www.emsgriltech.com/nexylonFR_en/

NEXYLON HT a high Tenacity Fiber

HT stands for High Tenacity. NEXYLON HT is a new polyamide fiber with high tenacity. It is mainly used to improve the abrasion resistance of cotton fabrics. With NEXYLON HT not only the stress resistance of the fabric can be improved also the working life can be extended.

GRILON Fibers and Yarns for Composites

EMS-GRILTECH presents a large range of products as fibers, yarns and adhesives for composites. These products are used as production aids, as additives, as matrix or fiber reinforcements in composite parts.

GRILON Bicomponent Fibers for Stabilization of Wood Insulation

Together with a large plant manufacturer EMS-GRILTECH has developed a new bicomponent melt bonding fiber for the stabilization of wood fiber insulation as flexible batts or rigid boards. The advantage of the fiber is the high bonding strength with the wet wood fiber and the low activating temperature with steam. With high energy efficiency the material can be activated quickly.

GRILON Bonding Yarns for Composites

For the reinforcement of unidirectional tapes as well as for stabilizing of multiply woven or knitted fabrics, EMS-GRILTECH has developed special GRILON yarns.
These products are mainly used in the RTM process (resin transfer moulding). The impact strength of the final composite will be strongly improved.

NEXYLON Coarse Fibers for Abrasives

The production of coarse fibers > 100 dtex is a demanding technology. Our new coarse polyamide fibers (PA66) are preferred in high quality abrasives. The fibers are extremely resistant against cleaning agents and chemicals and exhibit long continued abrasion resistance. The fiber remains strong during manufacturing and end use.

NEXYLENE for Nonwovens with Food Contact

NEXYLENE is a fiber made of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), which is very heat resistant and mainly used in hot gas filtration. A new application is a nonwoven in the bakery with food contact. With our amorphous PPS fiber type new felt constructions and simplified manufacturing processes are possible.

EMS-GRILTECH, creative - prompt - reliable

Working closely with our customers enables us to continue to develop and manufacture new and innovative products that satisfy changing market requirements. Technical developments in our service centres and at customer's facilities and outstanding customer service are all key to our continued success. Visit us at: Techtextil 2013 in Frankfurt
Hall 3.0, Booth A65
Contact: Martin Bill EMS-CHEMIE AG
Business Unit EMS-GRILTECH ]]> EMS-GRILTECH Show on EMS GRILTECH Home Wed, 01 May 2013 09:33:00 +0200 Take-over of the EFTEC automotive supply business in the growth markets of Central and Eastern Europe completed http://www.ems-group.com/en/media/financial-media-information/ems-group/detail-view-of-ems-group-news/article/take-over-of-the-eftec-automotive-supply-business-in-the-growth-markets-of-central-and-eastern-europ/ The EMS Group, globally active in the business areas of High Performance Polymers and Specialty... High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals and with its companies combined in the EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG, announced on March 6, 2013, its take-over of the 50% share of its Czech partner D PLAST in the joint venture D PLAST-EFTEC. In this way EMS gains complete control of the EFTEC business in Central and Eastern Europe. In the meantime, the corresponding anti-trust authorities have given their unconditional approval to this take-over. The transfer of ownership was carried out yesterday evening. The EMS business unit EFTEC, worldwide supplier to the automotive industry, develops, produces and markets materials and application technology in the specialised fields of bonding, coating, sealing and damping. With these applications EFTEC holds leading market positions worldwide. With this take-over, EMS intends to further expand this business in the growth markets of Central and Eastern Europe. The take-over includes the headquarters in Zlin (Czech Republic), four production locations at Hradek (Czech Republic), Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia), Elabuga (Russia) and Budeasa (Romania) as well as sales offices in the Ukraine, Slovakia and Slovenia. In 2012 net sales of CHF 82 million were achieved with a workforce of 211 employees.]]> EMS-Gruppe Show on EMS Group Home EMS-EFTEC Finanzen Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:00:00 +0200 First-quarter report 2013 (January - March 2013) of the EMS Group http://www.ems-group.com/en/media/financial-media-information/ems-group/detail-view-of-ems-group-news/article/first-quarter-report-2013-january-march-2013-of-the-ems-group/ EMS Group: - Positive course of business, predominantly in the growing markets - Market positions... Course of business January - March 2013 In the first three months of 2013, the EMS Group, globally active in the business areas High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals and with its companies consolidated in the EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG, increased net sales by 3.1% compared to the same period of the previous year. In the main area of High Performance Polymers, net sales rose by 5.6% compared to the previous year.

As expected, the geographical markets developed very differently. The markets outside Europe returned to pleasing growth rates after a slowdown in the 4th quarter of 2012. In Europe however, the substantial downswing, which had become apparent in 2012, continued, and industrial volumes remained significantly below those of the previous year.

EMS succeeded in realising new business globally. By providing innovative solutions as well as weight and cost reductions to customers, EMS strengthened its global market positions. Net sales increased by 12% in Asia and by 8% in North America compared to the previous year. In Europe though, sales remained slightly below the previous year’s figures due to difficult market conditions.]]> EMS-Gruppe Finanzen Show on EMS Group Home Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:01:00 +0200 General Motors, the world’s leading automotive manufacturer, again awards EMS the title of «Supplier of the Year» http://www.ems-group.com/en/media/financial-media-information/ems-group/detail-view-of-ems-group-news/article/general-motors-the-worlds-leading-automotive-manufacturer-again-awards-ems-the-title-of-suppl/ For the third year in succession EMS-CHEMIE received the «GM Supplier of the Year» award. With this... EMS-Gruppe EMS-GRIVORY Show on EMS Group Home Show on EMS GRIVORY Home Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:00:00 +0100 Engine temperatures under control with Grivory HT http://www.ems-group.com/en/media/financial-media-information/ems-group/detail-view-of-ems-group-news/article/engine-temperatures-under-control-with-grivory-ht/ For more than a decade, Grivory HT high-performance polyamides have been used as preferred... Perfect for contact with hot water and cooling agents The high-performance polyamides Grivory HT1V-4 HY and HT1V-5 HY, with 40 resp. 50% glass-fibre content, are especially modified for use in contact with hot water and cooling agents. They are characterised by excellent resistance to chemicals and hydrolysis while rounding off their property profile with very good dimensional stability and high stiffness and strength values. Their special resistance in contact with different water-glycol mixtures at cooling-agent temperatures of 120°C and above predestine these materials for use in the manufacture of components for automotive cooling systems. Melling do Brasil is an important supplier to the Brazilian automotive industry. As leader in the development and manufacture of feed pumps for oil, cooling water and fuel, Melling do Brasil has established itself as preferred development partner of the local original equipment manufacturers and in numerous applications, relies on high-performance materials from EMS-GRIVORY. Successful use of Grivory HT1V-4 HY and HT1V-5 HY as construction material for the impellers was so convincing that only a short time later, the housing of the water pumps was also being made of EMS material. This provides twice the benefit for Melling do Brasil: Along with reduced manufacturing costs, weight savings of up to 25% could also be achieved with the new pump housings compared to conventional water pumps with aluminium die-cast cases. In this way, the hous-ings contribute towards reducing fuel consumption of the vehicles. Applications such as this one are an impressive illustration of why the many specific grades of the high-quality material Grivory HT with their strong high-performance property profiles, are so often and so successfully selected as construction material. ************************************** Pictures / Copyright: EMS-CHEMIE AG
Reprint free of charge when source is named. ]]> EMS-GRIVORY Show on EMS GRIVORY Home Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:30:00 +0100 Complete take-over of the EFTEC automotive supply business in the growth markets of Central and Eastern Europe http://www.ems-group.com/en/media/financial-media-information/ems-group/detail-view-of-ems-group-news/article/mittwoch-news/ The EMS Group, globally active in the business areas High Performance Polymers and Specialty... High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals and with its companies combined in EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG, will take complete control of the EFTEC automotive supply business in Central and Eastern Europe. EFTEC, worldwide supplier to the automotive industry and member of the EMS Group, develops, produces and markets materials and application technology in the specialised fields of bonding, coating, sealing and damping. With these applications EFTEC holds leading market positions throughout the world. So far, the markets of Central and Eastern Europe have been serviced through a regional joint venture. The EMS Group will now take over the other 50% share in this joint venture from Czech partner D PLAST to hold sole control of the EFTEC business in Central and Eastern Europe. With this take-over, EMS intends to further increase business in the growth markets of Central and Eastern Europe and to strengthen its leading market position as global automotive supplier. The joint venture D PLAST-EFTEC, founded in 2000 with headquarters in Zlin (Czech Republic), operates four production locations in Hradek (Czech Republic), Nizhniy Novgorod (Russia), Elabuga (Russia) and Budeasa (Romania) as well as three sales offices in the Ukraine, Slovakia and Slovenia. In 2012 D PLAST-EFTEC generated net sales of 82 million CHF with a workforce of 211 employees. The purchasing price amounts to CHF 60 million and can be smoothly financed from own resources. Closing will take place as soon as the anti-trust authorities have given approval.]]> EMS-Gruppe Show on EMS Group Home EMS-EFTEC Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:00:00 +0100 EMS Group: Annual Results 2012 http://www.ems-group.com/en/media/financial-media-information/ems-group/detail-view-of-ems-group-news/article/ems-group-annual-results-2012/ Positive development of net sales and result: - Successfully realised new business - Strong... High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals and with its companies combined in EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG, increased net sales by 5.9% and net operating income (EBIT) by 8.4% compared to the previous year. This means that net sales and net operating income (EBIT) again reached new record levels. Consolidated net sales in Swiss Francs increased by 5.9% compared to the previous year to reach CHF 1,755 million (1,658), while the increase in local currencies was 4.9%. Successfully realised new business and a strong increase in net sales outside of Europe led to this positive growth despite increasingly difficult market conditions in Europe. Market positions in all geographical markets were further strengthened. Net operating income (EBIT) increased to CHF 319 million (294), 8.4% above the previous year. Operational cash flow (EBITDA) increased to CHF 373 million (346), which is 7.8% above the previous year. The pleasing increase in result and result margin was primarily due to successful additional business with high-margin specialty products in the area of High Performance Polymers. The EBIT margin increased to 18.2% (17.7%), the EBITDA margin to 21.2% (20.9%).]]> EMS-Gruppe Finanzen Show on EMS Group Home Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:00:00 +0100 EMS-GRILTECH at the JEC Europe in Paris March 12- 14, 2013 - booth B59 http://www.ems-group.com/en/media/financial-media-information/ems-group/detail-view-of-ems-group-news/article/ems-griltech-at-the-jec-europe-in-paris-march-12-14-2013-booth-b59/ EMS-GRILTECH presents the latest developments and products for composite applications at the JEC in... GRILTEX Hotmelt Adhesives EMS will show a new product group of Griltex copolyester for reinforcement of unidirectional tapes as well as for stabilizing of multiply, woven or knitted fabrics. In addition the impact strength will be improved by approx. 65%. When making use of Griltex copolyester the CAI- and ILSS-tests will achieve much better results. These products can be applied with thermo-bonding as well as with all current powder and hotmelt coating techniques. Special products for hotmelt spraying have been developed. As expert for high performance polymers, EMS-GRILTECH presents new possibilities for the organosheet production.

GRILON, NEXYLON, NEXYLENE  Fibers and Yarns

GRILON, NEXYLON and NEXYLENE are the brand names for a variety of EMS-GRILTECH fibers and yarns mainly from polyamides like PA6, PA12, PA610 and PA66 and PPS. GRILON fibers and yarns from specialty polymers hybrid yarns with for thermoplastic carbon fiber composites are produced. For the solidification of woven, uni- or multidirectional and knitted fabrics for the RTM process EMS-GRILTECH has developed specialty GRILON yarns. A low amount of yarn is enough to increased toughening properties of the final composite part. Visit us at our booth B59. JEC Europe Composites Show & Conference
Paris Expo, Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris]]> EMS-GRILTECH Show on EMS GRILTECH Home Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:13:00 +0100 EMS-GRIVORY at the Tour de France http://www.ems-group.com/en/media/financial-media-information/ems-group/detail-view-of-ems-group-news/article/ems-grivory-at-the-tour-de-france/ Excellent stiffness and strength values similar to those of metal in combination with a low... EMS-GRIVORY Show on EMS GRIVORY Home Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:18:00 +0100