4 May 2010
3B-Fibreglass is leading the way in glass fibre reinforced composites with a new generation of Carbon Nanotube (CNT) sized glass fibres together with Nanocyl
Battice, Belgium – May 4, 2010 – 3B-Fibreglass has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) together with Nanocyl to develop unique reinforcement solutions combining glass fibre with CNT-based sizing, enabling a breakthrough in the performance of thermoplastic and thermoset composite applications.
Hugues Jacquemin, Chief Executive Officer of 3B stated “Delivering innovative products with improved performance is one of our cornerstones. Teaming up with CNT market leader, Nanocyl will bring together two partners who are proven innovators. The end result will allow customers to extend their boundaries in the form of stronger, lighter weight and better performing applications”.
“Sizicyl™ CNT products improve electrical and mechanical properties in composites,” said Francis Massin, Chief Executive Officer of Nanocyl. “We are very excited to be joining forces with such a dynamic partner as 3B to deliver the next generation of CNT-based sizings that will meet emerging market needs”.
A key focus of the new generation of the CNT sized glass fibre, will be high performance applications such as aerospace and wind energy with further synergies to spin off into a wider range of applications.
For further information please email 3b.info@3b-fibreglass.com.
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About 3B, The Fibreglass Company
3B is a leading developer and supplier of fibreglass products and technologies for the reinforcement of thermoplastics and thermosets. This young and dynamic company has two state-of-the-art fibreglass manufacturing facilities in Battice, Belgium and Birkeland, Norway formerly owned by Owens Corning. 3B has its own manufacturing, sales, marketing and R&D organization and is committed to technological innovation and excellence with an emphasis on environmental responsibility. The company has two unique glass technologies - Advantex® an eco-responsible ECR glass and HiPer-tex™ a high performance glass fibre - both used in a wide range of industrial applications such as automotive, defence, infrastructure, to mass transit and renewable wind and marine energy generation.
3B is owned by Platinum Equity, a global firm specializing in the merger, acquisition and operation of companies that provide services and solutions to customers in a broad range of business markets. For more information, visit www.3b-fibreglass.com.
About Nanocyl S.A.
Nanocyl S.A., established in 2002, is a leading global manufacturer of specialty and industrial carbon nanotubes. Nanocyl is headquartered in Belgium, and has a division in the U.S., and is opening Nanocyl Korea. The Asia-Pacific market is covered through a network of partners in South Korea, Japan, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and China. Nanocyl’s products fully meet the requirements of clients active in producing synthetic materials and manufacturing equipment for the automotive and electronic industries. As a worldwide leader in the production of carbon nanotubes, Nanocyl is focused on providing complete and value-added solutions to its customers.
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Advantex® is a registered trademark of Owens Corning used under license.
HiPer-tex™ is a trademark of 3B.
Sizicyl™ is a trademark of Nanocyl.
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