GreenLite(TM) Low Mass Technologies from The Woodbridge Group Presented at the IZB European Trade Fair
By The Woodbridge Group, PRNETuesday, September 28, 2010
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, September 29, 2010 - These days the entire automotive industry is very focussed on fuel
economy. Woodbridge utilizes industry leading process technologies and
intelligent applications of "Lean Polymers" to offer lighter, more
environmentally responsible products. GreenLite(TM) low mass technologies
continue to provide components that are highly functional and lower in cost.
These solutions help automakers reduce component weight by up to 40%, leading
to improved fuel efficiencies and lower CO2 emissions. Woodbridge also offers
BioFoam(TM) products manufactured from renewable resources, to offer an even
smaller environmental footprint. Martin Mazza, Senior Vice President Global
Sales and Marketing, The Woodbridge Group states, "GreenLite(TM) low mass
technologies are engineered to offer automakers the opportunity to reduce
part mass without compromising performance. The goal is to continue
developing parts for today's vehicles, that are very lean, highly functional
and to offer them at a lower cost."
ComforTech(TM) performance seating urethanes, offer the ideal balance
between comfort, weight and durability. Through industry leading process
capability, GreenLite(TM) low mass automotive seat cushioning, manages
firmness through a wide density spectrum, to provide up to a 30% weight
reduction while improving comfort and reducing cost.
StructureLite(TM) seat frames are manufactured from Polyurethane or
Expanded Polypropylene, and are used extensively in seat cushion, backs and
bolster applications. Woodbridge StructureLite(TM) seat frame technologies
offer; up to a 35% weight reduction, part consolidation, faster assembly,
better trim fit and appearance, improved anti-submarining performance and a
system cost savings.
StrataLiner NET(TM) composite boards provide improved acoustical
performance, when package space is at a premium. StrataLiner NXT(TM) boards
deliver cross-sections as low as 2.5 mm. These two headliner technologies
offer several system advantages over competing polypropylene composites
including: up to a 40% weight savings, thinner cross-sections, superior
design flexibility and surface quality, improved acoustics, better side
curtain air bag compatibility and a system cost savings.
These technologies will be on display at the IZB European trade fair for
the automotive supplier industry, from October 06th to 08th, 2010, in
Wolfsburg, Germany, at The Woodbridge Group(R) exhibit within the Canadian
Pavilion.
The Woodbridge Group(R) is a global leader in the development and
production of polyurethane and expanded polypropylene products and
technologies for automotive applications including; seat cushioning,
structural frames, head restraints, interior soft trim, headliner substrates,
acoustical components and cargo management solutions. Woodbridge also offers
assembly and sequencing services, as well as a full range of value added
services including engineering and design. With its partners in the World
Polyurethane Alliance(TM), Woodbridge serves its customers from facilities
throughout Europe, North and South America, Japan, Korea, China and South
Asia, and operates over 68 facilities in 22 countries.
For more information, visit www.woodbridgegroup.com
(R) are registered trademarks and (TM) are trademarks which are either
owned or used under license by Woodbridge Foam Corporation and are also
denoted in bold type.
Contact: Ed Cauchi Marketing Communications Manager The Woodbridge Group 4240 Sherwoodtowne Boulevard Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4Z 2G6 Phone: +1-905-896-3626 Email: Ed_Cauchi@woodbridgegroup.com
Ed Cauchi, Marketing Communications Manager, The Woodbridge Group, +1-905-896-3626, Ed_Cauchi at woodbridgegroup.com
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