PARIS, March 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Owens Corning
(NYSE: OC), the leading global producer of glass fiber
reinforcements for composite systems, introduced OC HiLight™
multi-end roving for translucent panels at the JEC Composites Show,
Booth R20. This innovative solution is made with Advantex® E-CR
glass and features a proprietary sizing that delivers unmatched
clarity. OC HiLight™ is used in applications including skylights,
cladding, greenhouses and other architectural applications.
"OC HiLight™ roving offers many advantages to laminate panel
manufacturers, starting with outstanding translucence, optical
quality and light transmission," said Product Leader for chopped
strand mat and assembled rovings in Europe and Asia Pacific Hans van der Steen.
"The product works well in different processes and gives designers
more flexibility with complex and decorative shapes."
Higher glass content in finished laminates delivers strength and
stiffness and requires less resin in a thinner panel. This
translates to lower costs for manufacturers.
Designed for unsaturated polyester resin panel applications, OC
HiLight™ roving achieves superior translucence versus competitive
products by minimizing the appearance of white fibers, avoiding air
entrapment and reducing light distortion. "We are confident that
the properties of this innovative product will drive use of
translucent panels in a broad range of energy-efficient building
applications," added van der
Steen.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) is a leading global producer of
residential and commercial building materials, glass-fiber
reinforcements and engineered materials for composite systems. 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 is a market-leading innovator of glass-fiber technology
with sales of $5 billion in 2010 and
about 15,000 employees in 28 countries on five continents.
Additional information is available at www.owenscorning.com.
SOURCE Owens Corning