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24 Oct 2007
LIGHTER, STRONGER COMPOSITE FROM QUADRANT PLASTIC COMPOSITES FINDS ALL-ROUND USE IN CAR INTERIORS
LENZBURG, SWITZERLAND – October, 2007 – Car makers around the world are looking for new ways to make vehicle interiors more flexible and to reduce overall vehicle weight. Ford’s new Galaxy and S-Max MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) are prime examples of this trend. On the one hand, these models can provide very large storage volumes, on the other there is the possibility, when required, to fold out a third row of seats from the load floor. A row of seats is revealed by folding up the floor panel, with the panel itself forming the back. This seating concept, called the FoldFlatSystem (FFS), must fulfill the following requirements:
24 Oct 2007
HIGH-PERFORMANCE GMTex™ FROM QUADRANT PLASTIC COMPOSITES PROTECTS MERCEDES M-CLASS OFF-ROAD PACKAGE
LENZBURG, SWITZERLAND – October, 2007 – As is only fitting for a luxury space utility vehicle, the latest version of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class comes with an optional high-performance under-body shield that not only protects it from stones thrown up during travel over the roughest of terrains, but also helps the vehicle achieve the lowest wind resistance of any off-roader. Further adding to fuel efficiency, the assembly weighs just 7.7 kg; a steel version would weigh around 25 kg. The three-part shield, extending from the engine compartment to the rear axle, also helps reduce interior noise levels and improve corrosion resistance.
LENZBURG, SWITZERLAND – October, 2007 – Important weight savings, crash performance, high thermal stability and functional integration were key factors in Mercedes-Benz’s decision to choose Quadrant Plastic Composites’ GMTex™ fabric-reinforced thermoplastic composite for front-end module elements in its S-Class luxury coupé.
Lyon, France – October 18, 2007 – Rhodia announces the appointment of François Hincker as Vice President of the company’s Engineering Plastics business unit reporting to Laurent Schmitt, President Rhodia Polyamide. Hincker also becomes a member of the Rhodia Polyamide Executive Committee. 
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Heerlen, 15 October 2007 - The Managing Board of Royal DSM N.V has decided to invest in the implementation of a new advanced catalyst technology in one of its existing EPDM facilities in Geleen, the Netherlands. The total investment represents up to EUR 10 million. Mechanical completion of the plant is expected in the 4th quarter of 2008. 