Germany-based polymer manufacturer Ticona will have plenty to offer at K 2010 this October with many new projects underway, including advancements in the automotive industry, nature preservation and customer innovations.
One particular project, which will be on display at K 2010, is the new UC? concept car from Rinspeed, which is a battery operated two-seater car that can drive up to 120km on a full battery. The intention is for trains to be fitted with recharging facilities and then transport the vehicle further towards its destination before it sets off on the road once more, fully recharged. Ticona has invested a great deal of its resources into the concept and development of the car. In the trunk of the vehicle is a sandwich board made from Celstran LFT from Ticona with a polypropylene honeycomb core, giving the car greater stability and reduced weight. Celstran LFT is also found under the hood in the support structure of the battery, which is an advantage as the weight of the battery itself can be a hindrance to the range of the vehicle. The matrix materials of the part are mostly polypropylene or polyamide, which simultaneously keep the weight down while enhancing the impact strength of the material.
This, along with other installments at the Ticona stand will make for an impressive display, but the company has even more to bring to the show besides new products. In April Ticona’s parent company Celanese made a major announcement: the construction of a new 50,000-ton polyacetal plant together with SABIC in the Middle East. This construction is one of many new expansions for Ticona, and will trade with the Middle East easier than ever before.
Additional recent expansions and acquisitions for Ticona have left the company confident that there will be plenty to bring to K 2010. Their motto for the fair will be ‘Count on us’, an expression which is intended to reflect the process of their work and their customer service. Ms Ciliberti explains that: ‘We see our role as that of a pathfinder for our customers.’ Ticona will see a project through from conception of the idea, to completion, liaising with the customer as much as possible to secure the highest quality result.
Ticona will be at Stand A07 / B07 in Hall 06 at K 2010.
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