13 Oct 2005
Micel Industrie Becomes New Distributor of GE’s Ultem* High Performance Films in France
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — October 13, 2005 — GE Plastics, Specialty Film & Sheet has appointed Saint Chamond-based Micel Industrie as a new distributor of GE’s high-performance Ultem* films for electrical and electronic applications. Micel, which distributes electrical and thermal insulating products and films, as well as adhesive tapes, among other products, will distribute the GE films throughout France. GE’s Ultem films are made from the company’s Ultem polytherimide (PEI) resin.
“We are honored to represent GE as a distributor of Ultem films and look forward to a long-term partnership,” said Pascal Nadobny, president of Groupe Micel. “GE materials are known as some of the best in the world, and they will help to significantly enhance our offerings. GE’s Ultem films deliver an outstanding combination of technical innovation and cost-effectiveness for a wide range of applications.”
Founded in 1947, MICEL (Matériels Isolants pour la Construction Electrique) today specializes in distribution and converting of technical materials for electrical and thermal insulation, power supply, and assembly within the automotive, electrical/electronic, wire and cable, and thermal industries. The privately held firm employs 120 employees and maintains plants in seven cities in Europe. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.micel.fr.
The GE family of Ultem films provides high-performance properties, including high dielectric strength for insulation applications; low dielectric constant and dissipation factors; high modulus; good tear strength; and low moisture absorption. They are used as substrates for electrical insulation, flexible printed circuits, shielding for electronic devices, loudspeaker cones and coils, and labeling systems. MICEL will carry and convert the entire line of Ultem films, encompassing Ultem 1000 and Ultem 5000 grades.
Ultem resin is a high-performance, inherently flame-retardant GE product that offers excellent thermal properties, good chemical resistance, and exceptional dimensional stability and impact strength. It is widely used as a material of choice for aircraft and passenger train interiors, fire fighter helmets, automotive components, healthcare devices, and other applications where extreme toughness and performance are required. This popular, work-horse material is available to GE customers worldwide.
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About GE Plastics, Specialty Film & Sheet
GE Plastics, Specialty Film & Sheet is a leading supplier of high-performance engineering film and sheet products to global industry. Through this business, GE offers a variety of film materials for display films, graphic films, coated products, electrical and electronics applications, specialty products, and a range of others. The company’s sheet product line includes an array of high-performance structures – from single- and multi-wall sheet, corrugated materials, and coated sheet products to laminates and combinations of each – to serve customers in several key global sectors.
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GE (NYSE: GE) is Imagination at Work – a diversified technology, media and financial services company focused on solving some of the world’s toughest problems. With products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing and security technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media content and advanced materials, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.ge.com.
*Ultem is a trademark of General Electric Company.
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GE Plastics, Specialty Film & Sheet has appointed Saint-Chamond –based Micel Industrie as a new distributor of GE’s high-performance Ultem* films for electrical and electronic applications. Micel will distribute and convert the GE films throughout France. GE’s Ultem films are made from Ultem polytherimide (PEI) resin, which offers excellent thermal properties, good chemical resistance, and exceptional dimensional stability.
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