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Owens Corning
One Owens Corning Parkway
Toledo
OH 43659
USA
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Glass fibre demonstrated at French show
Owens Corning is presenting PerforMax HR 562 chopped strand glass fibre at JEC Composites Show 2007 - Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 April 2007
Glass fibre reinforcement resists heat
The low outgassing of PerforMax SP chopped strands means cleaner moulds and therefore less downtime for mould cleaning, as well as reduced cycle time and improved part surface aesthetics.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 April 2007
More options in thermoplastic reinforcement
High performance thermoplastic reinforcements offer lower outgasing, enhanced hydrolysis resistance and other mechanical properties.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 October 2006
Finer fibre filaments strengthen smaller parts
MicroMax fine diameter chopped strand is billed as a game-changing product allowing for ultra-thin high-performance thermoplastic parts.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 October 2006
Centre targets RV industry majors
A new science and technology centre in Elkhart, Indiana, will allow OC Fabwel to bring RV industry component solutions and expertise to the doorstep of major manufacturers.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 April 2006
Brazillian growth targets S American wind energy
Owens Corning has added a new glass fibre knitting line at its facility north of Sao Paulo in Brazil.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 March 2006
Ranallo takes corporate control
Owens Corning has named Ron Ranallo, 46, Vice President and Corporate Controller.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 March 2006
Fabric makes longer stiffer wind turbine blades
A breakthrough single-end roving and knitted fabric will help wind turbine manufacturers to compete against other alternative energy sources by reducing the cost per kilowatt-hour.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 March 2006
Acquisition expands Asia Pacific presence
Owens Corning has reached an agreement with Asahi Glass Co to acquire its composites business, including a glass manufacturing facility located near Tokyo.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 December 2005
Fibre reinforcement makes pipes even stronger
A revolutionary single-end Type 30 roving reinforcement for high-pressure pipe applications claims a 17% improvement in burst strength over any competing product.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 September 2005
Jin charged to expand business in China
Owens Corning has appointed KeZhong Jin to the position of General Manager for Composites Solutions Business China.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 September 2005
Glass-mat composite keeps quiet on the road
A new lightweight glass-mat composite material provides improved structural and acoustical properties in vehicle interior applications.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 August 2005
Shanghai is home to Asia Pacific expansion
Owens Corning is setting up a new Asia Pacific science and technology centre to support development and growth of rapidly expanding regional markets.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 April 2005
E-glass fibre meets electrical industry demands
A new single-end Type 30 roving meets demanding electrical requirements for such pultruded FRP applications as medium- and high-voltage transmission and distribution long-rod insulators.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 April 2005
Licence deal brings LFPT production to the USA
RheTech has been licensed to manufacture and sell in North America a proprietary long-fibre glass/polyolefin thermoplastic (LFTP) developed by Owens Corning.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 February 2005
Fire resistant cloth meets Californian specs
Owens Corning has introduced a one-step composite solution to help mattress manufacturers comply with California's open-flame-resistance standard TB603 without manufacturing process changes.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 December 2004
Composite panels target RV expansion
A novel all-composite exterior panel offers significant weight savings for manufacturers of recreational vehicles.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 December 2004
Production expands to meet S American demand
Owens Corning has added an additional line at its Rio Claro facility to meet increasing market demand for the OC Molding Mat reinforcement product.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 November 2004
Boatbuilders in the dark on moulding costs
A survey of US boatbuilders indicates that 69% of boatbuilders who have not converted to closed moulding cite cost as a major barrier.
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 October 2004
Fabrics cut the cost of closed moulding
Woven-roving-based fabrics for closed moulding infuse 10 times faster than current options - at a significantly lower price than competing products.
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 October 2004
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