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UK project to challenge concrete's construction dominance
Schuller reverts to Johns-Manville name
UK project to challenge concrete’s construction dominance
GLASS fibre maker Schuller is to change its name back to Johns-Manville from 2 May. The JohnsManville name was used by the company between 1901 and 1981. The firm says it has it conducted considerable research which shows that customers have a high level of favourable awareness towards the Johns-Manville identity. It expects the name change to help it strengthen its market share and drive growth in the business. The firm’s German subsidiary, Schuller GmbH, will retain the &huller name, as it has a 100 year heritage and significant value for the business. John Cummings, Schuller; tel: + 1-303-
ENGINEERS from a number of UK universities and companies are set to form a new research network to explore the growing interest in the use of fibre reinforced polymer materials in construction. A small group has been tasked with establishing such a network following a meeting held in April at the University of Warwick. The meeting was organized as part of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council’s programme on Materials for Better Construction. A proposal for such an interdisciplinary research network was a recommendation of the UK government’s Construction Foresight Report. Advances in the manufacturing of fibre reinforced plastic composites have combined with sev-
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ICPA issues
eral developments outside the industry to make the use of polymer composites more attractive. For instance, the need to have materials in structures that have excellent corrosion resistance and are light weight; the movement towards costing structures over the whole life rather than at the point of construction; and the reduced demand for aramid and carbon fibres in the highpriced defence sector which has led to greater availability of these materials. Designs of structures using composites have also improved and shown that technical efficiency can be achieved within competitive economical constraints. Dr Toby Mottram, of the University of Warwick, who hosted the meeting, says: “Such ma-
solid surface performance standard
MMFG changes name to Strong-well -
THE INTERNATIONAL Cast Polymer Association (ICPA) is publishing the first comprehensive performance requirements for solid surface materials. The standard, ICPA SS-1- 1997, covers requirements and test methods for minimum performance pertaining to structure, water resistance, colourfastness, stain resistance, cleanability, and other significant properties. It also specifies general requirements for materials, workmanship and finish, and structural integrity of solid surface materials. Steve McNally, ICPA; tel: + I- 703 61 o-9034; fax: + I- 703- 61 O-9005.
THE LARGEST US pultrusion group Morrison Molded Fiber Glass (MMFG) is adopting a new identity. From 1 July the company will become Strongwell. The company says that its current identity is confused. The Bristol, Virginia, division is known as Morrison or Morrison Molded. While customers of pultruded grating know it as AFC, equipment purchasers are familiar with PTI and to users of precast polymer concrete products the company is known as Quazite. It believes that a single, stronger corporate identity will serve it and its customers well.
Reinforced Plastics June 1997
The corporate name will change from MMFG to Strongwell and the corporate offices and plant will be designated as Strongwell, Bristol division. AFC, PTI and Quazite division names will no longer be used. AFC will become the Chatfield division and the two plants for Quazite will become the Lenoir City and San Jose divisions. Equipment arm PTI will become the International Business Group located at the Bristol division. Vickie Clark, MMFG; tel: + l-540-645-8143; fax: + l-540645-8132; e-mail: webmastea mmfgcom.
terials have already gained acceptance in bridge and building infrastructure renewal, pedestrian access structures, piping for offshore facilities, and chemical and petrochemical plant infrastructure. We expect by 2006 to see new and further developments of existing construction products including all-composite structures, reinforcement and permanent formwork for concrete, renewal and repair of existing concrete structures, prestressing for concrete and masonry, timber and composite combinations, and enclosure skins for steel and concrete structures.” Toby Mottram, Department of Engineering, University of Warwick; tel: + 44- 1203-522528; e-mail: [email protected].
People PPG has reorganized its executive structure. Stanley DeGreve, vice president of fibre glass operations, is relocating to Paris, France, in the newly created post of vice president Bbre glass Europe and executive vice president PPG Europe. Charles (Chuck) Bunch, is elected senior vice president, strategic planning and corporate services, a new post. He had been vice president, fibre glass. Bunch is succeeded by Kevin Sullivan, general manager, fibre glass reinforcements. Rich Alexander becomes general manager of reinforcements and Terry Fry takes over as general manager electronics and speciality materials.
UK project to challenge concrete’s construction dominance
GLASS fibre maker Schuller is to change its name back to Johns-Manville from 2 May. The JohnsManville name was used by the company between 1901 and 1981. The firm says it has it conducted considerable research which shows that customers have a high level of favourable awareness towards the Johns-Manville identity. It expects the name change to help it strengthen its market share and drive growth in the business. The firm’s German subsidiary, Schuller GmbH, will retain the &huller name, as it has a 100 year heritage and significant value for the business. John Cummings, Schuller; tel: + 1-303-
ENGINEERS from a number of UK universities and companies are set to form a new research network to explore the growing interest in the use of fibre reinforced polymer materials in construction. A small group has been tasked with establishing such a network following a meeting held in April at the University of Warwick. The meeting was organized as part of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council’s programme on Materials for Better Construction. A proposal for such an interdisciplinary research network was a recommendation of the UK government’s Construction Foresight Report. Advances in the manufacturing of fibre reinforced plastic composites have combined with sev-
9784914.
ICPA issues
eral developments outside the industry to make the use of polymer composites more attractive. For instance, the need to have materials in structures that have excellent corrosion resistance and are light weight; the movement towards costing structures over the whole life rather than at the point of construction; and the reduced demand for aramid and carbon fibres in the highpriced defence sector which has led to greater availability of these materials. Designs of structures using composites have also improved and shown that technical efficiency can be achieved within competitive economical constraints. Dr Toby Mottram, of the University of Warwick, who hosted the meeting, says: “Such ma-
solid surface performance standard
MMFG changes name to Strong-well -
THE INTERNATIONAL Cast Polymer Association (ICPA) is publishing the first comprehensive performance requirements for solid surface materials. The standard, ICPA SS-1- 1997, covers requirements and test methods for minimum performance pertaining to structure, water resistance, colourfastness, stain resistance, cleanability, and other significant properties. It also specifies general requirements for materials, workmanship and finish, and structural integrity of solid surface materials. Steve McNally, ICPA; tel: + I- 703 61 o-9034; fax: + I- 703- 61 O-9005.
THE LARGEST US pultrusion group Morrison Molded Fiber Glass (MMFG) is adopting a new identity. From 1 July the company will become Strongwell. The company says that its current identity is confused. The Bristol, Virginia, division is known as Morrison or Morrison Molded. While customers of pultruded grating know it as AFC, equipment purchasers are familiar with PTI and to users of precast polymer concrete products the company is known as Quazite. It believes that a single, stronger corporate identity will serve it and its customers well.
Reinforced Plastics June 1997
The corporate name will change from MMFG to Strongwell and the corporate offices and plant will be designated as Strongwell, Bristol division. AFC, PTI and Quazite division names will no longer be used. AFC will become the Chatfield division and the two plants for Quazite will become the Lenoir City and San Jose divisions. Equipment arm PTI will become the International Business Group located at the Bristol division. Vickie Clark, MMFG; tel: + l-540-645-8143; fax: + l-540645-8132; e-mail: webmastea mmfgcom.
terials have already gained acceptance in bridge and building infrastructure renewal, pedestrian access structures, piping for offshore facilities, and chemical and petrochemical plant infrastructure. We expect by 2006 to see new and further developments of existing construction products including all-composite structures, reinforcement and permanent formwork for concrete, renewal and repair of existing concrete structures, prestressing for concrete and masonry, timber and composite combinations, and enclosure skins for steel and concrete structures.” Toby Mottram, Department of Engineering, University of Warwick; tel: + 44- 1203-522528; e-mail: [email protected].
People PPG has reorganized its executive structure. Stanley DeGreve, vice president of fibre glass operations, is relocating to Paris, France, in the newly created post of vice president Bbre glass Europe and executive vice president PPG Europe. Charles (Chuck) Bunch, is elected senior vice president, strategic planning and corporate services, a new post. He had been vice president, fibre glass. Bunch is succeeded by Kevin Sullivan, general manager, fibre glass reinforcements. Rich Alexander becomes general manager of reinforcements and Terry Fry takes over as general manager electronics and speciality materials.