Body armor

RealShield Face Covering Earns ANSI Certification and CPSIA Compliance

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Clothing, Safety clothing, Helmets, Equipment, Consumer goods, Protective gear, Body armor, Face shield, Ice hockey equipment, American National Standards Institute, Hard hat, Hockey helmet

While ANSI standards are what Federal OSHA refers to as the "criteria fordetermining face shield acceptability," the adult size and youth-size RealShield are ANSI Z-87.1-2020 certified for eye and face protection and the adult model is ANSI Z-87.1-2020 (D3) certified for eye and face splash protection.

Key Points: 
  • While ANSI standards are what Federal OSHA refers to as the "criteria fordetermining face shield acceptability," the adult size and youth-size RealShield are ANSI Z-87.1-2020 certified for eye and face protection and the adult model is ANSI Z-87.1-2020 (D3) certified for eye and face splash protection.
  • "The RealShield face shield meets the stringent OSHA requirements in accordance with the ANSI Z87.1 D3 standards," said Roger Cone, Principal.
  • RealShield premium face covering is an optically clear full-face covering that easily attaches to your favorite hat, visor or hardhat.
  • RealShield premium face covering is an affordable, high-quality solution for any size business and for any individual.

Global Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Market (2020 to 2025) - Increasing Demand for Ballistic Protection Products Presents Opportunities

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Friday, August 28, 2020
Polyolefins, Body armor, Plastics, Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, Materials, IPX Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene

Growth in the healthcare & medical industry due to the increasing use of UHMW PE for the manufacture of prosthetic implants is leading to a demand for UHMW PE.

Key Points: 
  • Growth in the healthcare & medical industry due to the increasing use of UHMW PE for the manufacture of prosthetic implants is leading to a demand for UHMW PE.
  • However, volatile prices of raw materials are expected to restrain the UHMW PE market.
  • The outbreak of COVID-19 has affected the market for UHMW PE, as most of the global companies operating in this market are based in the US and the European countries.
  • The high demand of UHMW PE in healthcare, military & defense, electronics, and other end-use industries drives the market in North America.

Worldwide Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Industry to 2025 - Featuring Braskem, Celanese & Lyondellbasell Industries Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Polyolefins, Body armor, Plastics, Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, IPX Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene

Growth in the healthcare & medical industry due to the increasing use of UHMW PE for the manufacture of prosthetic implants is leading to a demand for UHMW PE.

Key Points: 
  • Growth in the healthcare & medical industry due to the increasing use of UHMW PE for the manufacture of prosthetic implants is leading to a demand for UHMW PE.
  • However, volatile prices of raw materials are expected to restrain the UHMW PE market.
  • UHMW PE has wide industrial applications in the aerospace, shipment, manufacturing, and bottling industries, owing to its resistance to wear and impact.
  • The high demand of UHMW PE in healthcare, military & defense, electronics, and other end-use industries drives the market in North America.

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Market Size, Key Players, Status, End Users, Growth, Demands and Forecasts to 2025

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
Polyolefins, Body armor, Plastics, Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, Materials, IPX Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene

However, volatile prices of raw materials are expected to restrain the UHMW PE market.

Key Points: 
  • However, volatile prices of raw materials are expected to restrain the UHMW PE market.
  • Therefore, disruptions in the supply chain have resulted in hampering production units due to a lack of raw materials and workforce.
  • Sheets segment is projected to be the fastest growing form segment in the UHMW PE market during the forecast period.
  • It also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the key market players, along with their profiles and key growth strategies.

Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Market Size, Key Players, Status, End Users, Growth, Demands and Forecasts to 2025

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
Polyolefins, Body armor, Plastics, Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, Materials, IPX Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene

However, volatile prices of raw materials are expected to restrain the UHMW PE market.

Key Points: 
  • However, volatile prices of raw materials are expected to restrain the UHMW PE market.
  • Therefore, disruptions in the supply chain have resulted in hampering production units due to a lack of raw materials and workforce.
  • Sheets segment is projected to be the fastest growing form segment in the UHMW PE market during the forecast period.
  • It also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the key market players, along with their profiles and key growth strategies.

Xylem Delivers More Than 100,000 Face Shields to Front-line Workers

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Environment, Medical Supplies, Infectious diseases, Hospitals, Utilities, Energy, Other Natural Resources, Health, Natural Resources, Clothing, Sports equipment, Body armor, Face shield, Headgear, Ice hockey equipment, Protective gear, Safety clothing, Equipment, Xylem, Xylem Watermark

To distribute the face shields, Xylem Watermark, Xylems corporate social responsibility program, worked with partner organizations around the world including but not limited to:

Key Points: 
  • To distribute the face shields, Xylem Watermark, Xylems corporate social responsibility program, worked with partner organizations around the world including but not limited to:
    Wallace Eannace Associates helped deliver face shields to healthcare facilities in New York and New Jersey, areas hard-hit by the virus.
  • Frank P. Langley, Co., Inc., delivered face shields to healthcare facilities in Upstate NY.
  • James M. Pleasants Co., Inc. provided face shields to healthcare workers in North Carolina.
  • Orszgos Baleseti Intzet, Hospital-Clinic and Trauma Center in Budapest, was grateful to receive face shields as they treated patients with COVID-19.

The UHMW PE market is estimated at USD 1.4 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 2.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2020 to 2025

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Polyolefins, Body armor, Plastics, Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, Materials, IPX Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene

The UHMW PE market is estimated at USD 1.4 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 2.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2020 to 2025.

Key Points: 
  • The UHMW PE market is estimated at USD 1.4 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 2.2 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 9.4% from 2020 to 2025.
  • Growth in the healthcare & medical industry due to increasing use of UHMW PE for the manufacture of prosthetic implants, is leading to a demand for UHMW PE.
  • However, volatile prices of raw materials are expected to restrain the UHMW PE market.
  • Sheets segment is projected to be the fastest growing form segment in the UHMW PE market during the forecast period.The increasing application of UHMW PE sheets has led to propel the market.

Aramid Honeycomb Core Materials in the Transportation Industry 2020-2025 - Government Stimulus Package for the Aerospace Industry Amid the COVID-19 Crisis Driving Growth

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Friday, August 21, 2020
Matter, Synthetic fibers, Goods economics), Organic polymers, Body armor, Aramid, Polyamides, Materials, Commercial uses of armor

Other types of aramid honeycomb core materials in the transportation industry to be the fastest-growing segment in terms of value.

Key Points: 
  • Other types of aramid honeycomb core materials in the transportation industry to be the fastest-growing segment in terms of value.
  • Para-aramid honeycomb core materials market in the transportation industry to be the faster-growing aramid type, in terms of value.
  • The para-aramid honeycomb core materials are expected to grow faster as compared to meta-aramid honeycomb core materials during the forecast period due to high strength, better performance, and longer life as compared to meta-aramid honeycomb core materials.
  • Roadways to be the fastest-growing transportation type, in terms of value, in the aramid honeycomb core materials market.

$338M Aramid Honeycomb Core Materials in Transportation Market, 2020-2025 - Featuring Hexcel Corporation, Plascore, The Gill Corporation, DuPont de Nemours, and Many Other Key Players - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Textiles, Synthetic fibers, Matter, Organic polymers, Materials, Goods economics), Body armor, Chemistry, Aramid, Polyamides

The aramid honeycomb core materials offer exceptional properties, such as low weight, stiffness, strength, tenacity, density, thermal & electrical conductivity, fatigue, and corrosion resistance.

Key Points: 
  • The aramid honeycomb core materials offer exceptional properties, such as low weight, stiffness, strength, tenacity, density, thermal & electrical conductivity, fatigue, and corrosion resistance.
  • Other types of aramid honeycomb core materials in the transportation industry to be the fastest-growing segment in terms of value.
  • Para-aramid honeycomb core materials market in the transportation industry to be the faster-growing aramid type, in terms of value.
  • The para-aramid honeycomb core materials are expected to grow faster as compared to meta-aramid honeycomb core materials during the forecast period due to high strength, better performance, and longer life as compared to meta-aramid honeycomb core materials.

American Paper Optics Leverages Manufacturing to Produce Customizable Face Shields

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Friday, August 7, 2020
Medical Supplies, Online Retail, Education, Manufacturing, Health, Specialty, Other Manufacturing, Infectious diseases, Retail, Other Education, Chemicals, Plastics, Clothing, Headgear, Sports equipment, Body armor, Face shield, Ice hockey equipment, Protective gear, Safety clothing, Optics, Equipment

APO is expecting to produce 10,000 face shields per day to meet the high demand for PPE.

Key Points: 
  • APO is expecting to produce 10,000 face shields per day to meet the high demand for PPE.
  • A point of pride at American Paper Optics is our ability to shift operations to address the changing needs of our clients, said John Jerit, CEO of American Paper Optics.
  • American Paper Optics has created a new line of FDA-approved, fun, interactive face shields called Personal Protective Expressions (PPE) that focus on the fun side of safety.
  • American Paper Optics face shields serve as a cost-effective solution where interpersonal engagement is necessary.