GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.,
May 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Owens
Corning (NYSE: OC), the leading global producer of glass fiber
reinforcements for composite systems, announced today at the 2011
SAE Noise and Vibration Conference that it is now producing
preformed acoustic inserts for automotive mufflers at its glass
reinforcements plant in Amarillo,
Texas. The preforms are part of the company's proprietary
Silentex® noise control solutions produced using its patented
Advantex® glass.
The product is easy to use, offers outstanding noise reduction
and can withstand the increasing temperatures of low emission
exhaust systems. "With the preformed inserts, there is no bag to
burn off, and it provides a solution for manufacturers implementing
clean air technology to make more environmentally friendly cars,"
said General Manager of Acoustic and Thermal Solutions Peter
Adriaansen. Advantex® glass is more energy efficient than
traditional E-glass, resulting in less demand for fossil fuel and
lower emissions.
For more than a decade, Owens Corning has integrated production
of Silentex® bags in its glass manufacturing plants in Rio Claro, Brazil; Taloja, India; and, most recently, Hangzhou, China. "This is the first time we
have integrated preform production in a glass reinforcements plant.
We make the glass fiber, texturize it, produce the preform using a
new proprietary process and deliver it to our customers," said
Adriaansen. Silentex® noise control solutions are also used in
motorcycles, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, industrial
silencers and other non-automotive applications.
Visit booth 523 to learn more about Owens Corning's Silentex®
engineered solutions. Or visit the website at:
http://www.ocvsilentex.com.
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 57 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