PARIS, March 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Owens Corning
(NYSE: OC), the leading global producer of glass fiber
reinforcements for composite solutions, published two comprehensive
guides to help end-users select the best glass fiber for use in
their applications. The Composite Solutions Reinforcement
Guide provides information about processes, products and
applications while the Glass Fiber Reinforcement Chemical
Resistance Guide includes data about the effect of corrosive
chemicals on different glass fibers. JEC Composites Show attendees
can visit Booth R20 and get a copy of both guides.
The compact Composite Solutions Reinforcement Guide is a
comprehensive source of information about the company's glass fiber
reinforcement technologies, applications, properties,
specifications and much more. It also provides descriptions of
manufacturing processes and sustainability benefits. Download the
Composite Solutions Reinforcement Guide.
Owens Corning's Glass Fiber Reinforcement Chemical Resistance
Guide fills an industry gap by providing data to help
end-users, engineers and fabricators select the optimum glass fiber
reinforcement for fiber-glass reinforced polymer (FRP) applications
used in corrosive environments. The guide will help FRP designers
balance cost and performance when selecting the best glass fiber to
meet their needs. Download the Glass Fiber Reinforcement Chemical
Resistance Guide.
Both guides reflect Owens Corning's innovation and long-standing
expertise in glass, corrosion and surface chemistry.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) is a leading global producer of glass
fiber reinforcements and engineered materials for composite systems
and residential and commercial building materials. A
Fortune® 500 company for 56 consecutive years, Owens
Corning is committed to driving sustainability by delivering
solutions, transforming markets and enhancing lives. Founded in
1938, Owens Corning had sales of $5
billion in 2010 and about 15,000 employees in 28 countries
on five continents. OCV™ Reinforcements, OCV™ Technical Fabrics and
OCV™ Non-Woven Technologies are the three main business units
that make up the Owens Corning Composite Solutions Business. The
businesses are market-leading innovators in glass-fiber technology
delivering a broad range of reinforcement products that provide
lightweight alternatives to steel, wood and aluminum, thereby
reducing weight and improving energy efficiency. Additional
information is available at www.owenscorning.com.
SOURCE Owens Corning