Zotefoams PLC
03 March 2008
Zotefoams plc
Customer achievement
A significant step for ZOTEK(R) F
One of Zotefoams' customers in the USA -Technifab Inc.- has achieved a
significant success in securing a long-term contract to supply The Boeing
Company with parts fabricated from ZOTEK(R) F PVDF for the 737 - Boeing's
highest volume passenger aircraft
Technifab and Zotefoams are working together closely to develop applications for
the aerospace industry, using Zotefoams' ZOTEK(R) F PVDF foam. Commenting on the
success, David Stirling, Managing Director of Zotefoams plc, said 'We believe
that this contract demonstrates the benefits of Zotefoams' strategy of
partnership with key customers in developing tailored solutions for specific
sectors. The forecast demand from this program further underpins our confidence
in the market for ZOTEK (R) high-performance products.'
Technifab Inc recently made the following press release
'Technifab signs 5 year contract with Boeing
AVON, Ohio, February 29, 2008 --Technifab Inc., a Forest City Technologies
Company, today announced the award of a 5-year contract from The Boeing Company
for a fabricated, gasket application for the 737 aircraft made of PVDF foam
supplied by Zotefoams of Croydon, England
Technifab is the designated aerospace licensee of Zotefoams that converts the
basic
PVDF foam into various part configurations, including insulation tubes, gaskets,
seals and other specialty aerospace components. The Zotefoams PVDF foam is an
exceptionally light, flame retardant material that carries a Boeing material
specification.
Technifab is an approved AS9100 certified Boeing supplier.'
Enquiries:
Zotefoams plc
0208-664-1600
David Stirling, Managing Director
Clifford Hurst, Finance Director
Financial Dynamics Limited
0207-831-3113
Ben Brewerton
About Zotefoams plc
Zotefoams plc (LSE - ZTF) is the world's leading producer of light weight,
cross-linked, closed-cell block foams. These pure, consistent foams are
manufactures using a unique environmentally friendly nitrogen expansion
technology. Zotefoams was the first to develop cross-linked polyolefin foams
and is increasingly using its production technology to manufacture foamed
materials based on high performance polymers. Based in Croydon, UK, Zotefoams
also manufactures in Kentucky, USA and markets its products worldwide through a
global sales network.
Visit: www.zotefoams.com
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