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2006-09-27 News Release

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Superstrong polyethylene fibers for the yachting industry

A leading manufacturer of ropes for the yachting industry has adopted superstrong polyethylene fibers for a new range of XTR high-tech rigging products.

A leading manufacturer of high-quality ropes to the yachting industry, LIROS, introduces a new range of high-performance running rigging for the most demanding regatta sailors: LIROS XTR. By adopting Dyneema* SK 78 for the whole new XTR range of products, LIROS extends the qualities of previous ranges for improved performance and a longer lifetime under the extreme conditions of competitive sailing. It will be available across the globe through established LIROS

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Meeting market demand for next-generation yachting lines that can provide an enduring competitive edge during races, LIROS has built on the success of its previous XTR ranges, which also feature Dyneema fibers, to extend their performance. The new range, based on the improved creep performance provided by Dyneema SK78, delivers significantly enhanced stability under static loads, in some cases by a factor of three. This reduced tendency to elongate under constant tension results in better control of the sails, better sail-shape retention for less energy loss and ultimately more speed. Further performance benefits associated with the use of Dyneema fibers, such as high strength-to-weight ratio, high modulus and resistance to abrasion and chemicals, are also maintained.

New LIROS Dyneema-Spi-sheet special in various colors. Click Go for larger image. photo: Liros

Featured at right: New LIROS Dyneema-Spi-sheet special. Very light and high quality, individually produced tapered spi sheet with extremely low stretch and high tensile strength thanks to a new construction using a high proportion of DYNEEMA.

The new XTR series also benefits from a new proprietary coating formulation. NCS (Nano Coating System) is a unique LIROS impregnation system which significantly improves the abrasion resistance of the new XTR range of ropes.

LIROS was founded by the Rosenberger family nearly 150 year ago. Experience, special competence and handcrafting tradition is combined today with state of the art technology, in order to achieve maximum performance and exceed the market’s high demands. It is no coincidence that LIROS ropes are used by the world's most renowned professional sailors who also choose the finest equipment they can get.

Commenting on the launch of the new XTR series, Karlo Rosenberger, managing director of LIROS said: “LIROS aims to be the best in class in the manufacture of high-tech rigging, and for that we need to use the best available materials such as the fibers provided by DSM Dyneema. By harnessing the benefits of its new grade, Dyneema SK78, we have been able to further improve the best product range in our portfolio to provide the performance and endurance demanded by competitive sailors.”

Rolf van Beeck, Business Manager Sports at DSM Dyneema, ads to this: “LIROS was one of our first customers who produced high performance rigging using Dyneema. We’ve been working together over 16 years in order to innovate the market. The knowledge and experience both companies gained resulted in this new range of XTR products made with Dyneema SK78. We’re looking forward to the future…”

Dyneema is produced in Heerlen (The Netherlands) and in Greenville, North Carolina (U.S.A.). Dyneema is a superstrong polyethylene fiber that floats on water and is extremely durable and resistant to moisture, UV light and chemicals.

Although designed primarily for competitive yacht racing, Dyneema SK78 is also wellsuited for halyards and backstays in performance cruisers, especially those competing in International Measurement System (IMS) or single-class races. The material is available in a range of new ropes, rigging and yachting line applications by LIROS and other leading rope manufacturers.

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* Dyneema range of products are a registered trademark of Royal DSM N.V.

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