Arclin to Showcase Kevlar® and Nomex® Protection Solutions at Oil & Gas Asia 2026

Company marks its first major regional exhibition since acquiring the Kevlar^® and Nomex^® businesses, reinforcing its commitment to protecting workers across ASEAN's oil, gas, and petrochemical industries

ALPHARETTA, Ga., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arclin, a leading materials science company, today announced it will exhibit at Oil & Gas Asia (OGA) 2026, taking place September 2-4 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in booth #1901. The show marks Arclin's first major industry exhibition in the ASEAN region since completing its acquisition of the Kevlar^® and Nomex^® businesses from DuPont in April 2026 and its formal introduction to oil, gas, and petrochemical customers across Southeast Asia.

Arclin will showcase its Kevlar^® and Nomex^® personal protection portfolio, engineered to help protect workers from flash fire, arc flash, extreme heat, and static electricity hazards common on oil, gas, and petrochemical job sites. Arclin's participation builds on nearly six decades of Kevlar^® and Nomex^® protection, now carried forward under the Arclin name alongside continued investment in performance, comfort, and durability.

"Workers don't get to choose when conditions turn dangerous, so their gear has to perform every time," said Kenny Chen (Zhengyan), Arclin Regional Sales Leader for the Asia Pacific. "Kevlar^® and Nomex^® have a long history of protecting people in oil, gas, and petrochemical operations. As an integral part of Arclin's portfolio, we can keep pushing that protection forward with lighter fabrics, better stretch, and more comfort in extreme heat, without giving up performance. OGA is our chance to sit down with the people in the ASEAN region who specify and buy this equipment and introduce them to what's next."

Visit Booth #1901 to Learn About:

• Nomex^® Comfort: A lightweight, breathable, quick-drying fabric that delivers Nomex^®'s proven protection against flash fire, arc flash, and extreme heat without the added weight and heat buildup of heavier gear.
• Nomex^® Essential Arc: A durable, lightweight fabric engineered to provide reliable arc flash protection and give workers valuable escape time from flash fire and extreme heat, resisting tears and abrasion through years of continuous use.
• Kevlar^®-based cut and heat protection: Fiber technology built into gloves and protective apparel to guard against multiple hazards at once, reinforcing the trend toward thinner, more flexible designs without sacrificing protection.
• Customized protection solutions: Arclin works directly with garment manufacturers, channel partners, and end users to help match fabric weight, hazard rating, and comfort to specific job site requirements.

Arclin's team will be available throughout OGA 2026 to discuss Kevlar^® and Nomex^® solutions for industrial protective apparel, innovations in flame-resistant protection, industry trends and safety applications, and customized solutions for individual business needs.

About Arclin
Arclin is a leading materials science company and manufacturer of polymer technologies, engineered products, and specialized materials for the construction, agriculture, transportation infrastructure, weather & fire protection, pharmaceutical, nutrition, electronics, design, and other industries. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, Arclin has offices and manufacturing facilities across North & South America, Europe, and Asia, and serves customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.arclin.com.

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Arclin to Showcase Kevlar® and Nomex® Protection Solutions at Oil & Gas Asia 2026

BANGKOK, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers from Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Veterinary Science have developed synthetic boar scent mimicking natural pheromones, providing a safer way to stimulate reproduction while reducing the risk of disease transmission associated with direct contact between breeding animals.

Preparing young female pigs (gilts) for breeding is a critical step in pig production. Gilts that fail to enter estrus within the appropriate age range are typically removed from the breeding herd and diverted to meat production, resulting in economic losses for farmers.

The standard method used worldwide to stimulate estrus is boar contact, in which a mature boar is introduced to gilts. While effective, the practice requires handling large animals and carries the risk of spreading diseases such as African swine fever (ASF), for which no vaccine or treatment currently exists.

Seeking a safer alternative, the Chulalongkorn research team investigated the chemical signals responsible for stimulating estrus. Led by Prof. Dr. Padet Tummaruk, D.V.M., with Dr. Isaya Thaveesangsakulthai, Ph.D., an expert in chemical communication, the team analyzed scent samples collected from mature boars using gas chromatography (GC). They identified 23 key odor compounds and used them to formulate the synthetic boar scent.

In comparative trials, exposure to a live boar induced estrus behavior in approximately 75% of gilts, while the synthetic scent achieved a response rate of about 50%, compared with only 18% in the unstimulated control group. Although live boars remain more effective, the synthetic scent offers important advantages in safety, ease of use, and reducing disease risks.

The plant-based formulation is non-irritating, safe for people to handle, and designed for practical farm use. Farmers simply spray the scent onto a pad attached to a rod and present it to the gilt to sniff. Several large pig farms have already expressed interest in testing the prototype.

The research, published in a Tier 1 international scientific journal in early 2026, has also led to a petty patent application. Looking ahead, the team plans to study the scent of gilts in hopes of developing scent-based diagnostic tools that could further improve reproductive management in pig farming.

"Our goal is to develop a product made in Thailand, affordable for Thai farmers, and free from reliance on imported products," Prof. Dr. Padet concluded.

Read the full article at https://www.chula.ac.th/en/highlight/418665/

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Chula Researchers Develop Synthetic Boar Scent Mimicking Natural Pheromones to Reduce Disease Outbreak Risks in Pig Farms