DSM is an internationally operating chemical group of companies which has its head office in the Netherlands. The numerous group companies are organized into six divisions with their production of yarn and fiber feedstocks

bydrocarbons

plastics

rubbers. resins and etc. In line with DSM's strategy for the years ahead

DSM Research BV

DSM's central research institute

is stee ring a corporate development programme which is mainly concentrated on sophisticated new materials

fine-chemical intermediates

and biotechnological techniques. To he mentioned in development of advanced special products are the high- performance polyethylene fiber

the sophisticated polyamide 46

and a production process for RIM Nylon.