Inform 12/2009 - The Ticona Customer Magazine

Dear readers,

The Fakuma in October served as a good indicator of the mood in the plastics industry. We all hope to see the signs of recovery materialize.

One thing is clear: Customers’ demands on processors will increase signifi cantly in the future. Business conditions will be defined in large part by manufacturers’ needs for more efficient, faster and more economical solutions. And materials suppliers will also play a more important role as a result. The current situation requires a partner who, based on actual research and further development of his materials, can provide answers for an endless series of new applications and is always there to help solve processing problems.

The direction we’re headed is also apparent at major industrial trade fairs such as the International Motor Show (IAA). People spoke of an environmental offensive – after all, some of the highlights of this year’s premiere exhibition included lighter, greener cars with alternative drive concepts. Basically it’s all about less CO₂ today, not more horsepower. The topics of design and safety also remain top priorities.

A glance at the automotive industry leaves no doubt: Composite materials, metal replacement and green electronics are more important than ever in the advancement of technological developments such as lightweight construction. And plastic solutions such as the brilliant, scratchresistant MetaLX™ metal-effect polymers are also fully competitive with metal surfaces from a visual standpoint.

A broad, high-performance product portfolio is one thing – and application engineering advice is another. Ticona has an ample supply of both to offer. Count on us.

Kind regards,

Henning Küll,
Head of Communication Europe

CONTENT

News

Relocation News

Cover Story: Productivity and Performance

Efficiency with composites

DIALOG: Aircraft manufacture

Efficiency with Ticona Green Electronics

Efficiency Through Metal Replacement

Appearance

Innovation and Research

Technology and Service

Ticona Calendar

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