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14 Mar 2007  -  Switzerland

Gurit fully equipped to supply marine production market

Having firmly established material supply in the high performance arena, Gurit is now expanding their range of solutions specifically developed for high volume boat builders. Gurit’s Production Boat builders Package aims to increase part quality and durability whilst
streamlining processes to improve productivity and reduce costs. 

The package comprises of:
· Structural Engineering - a crucial service when switching from polyester to
epoxy construction in a production environment. Gurit can provide engineering
support throughout the entire build process. 

· Tooling Paste products - Gurit’s range of tooling pastes allow customers to
manufacture patterns and direct moulds with greater design freedom and accuracy. 

· APS Range of Ambient Curing Epoxy Wet laminating and Infusion products
– a new technology that allows production boat builders to use existing polyester
gelcoats with higher performance SP epoxy resins. Benefits include longer lasting
parts, better aesthetic finish, reduced production processes and improved secondary
bonding. 

· Corecell™ - structural foam that provides the stiffness that laminates require
without unnecessary weight. The Corecell™ range is fully compatible with
polyester, vinylester, epoxy resins and is commonly used in epoxy prepreg
systems. 

· ST70 SPRINT® - a selection of structural laminating products that are part of the
patented SPRINT® range. This system reduces cure temperatures to an impressive
70°C and is ideal for use in the high volume m anufacture of hulls, decks and
bulkheads. 

· Spabond Adhesives – a new range of modified epoxy adhesives formulated to
bond polyester in addition to epoxy laminates. They are easy to use, have a
range of working times in thick bondlines and consistently provide a high strength
and durable bond to a variety of substrates in the production environment. 

The official launch of the Boat builders Package will take place at JEC
Composites Show in Paris between 3rd and 5th April 2007. Please visit us at Stand
F06 for more information. Alternatively download product information at

About Gurit: 
The companies of Gurit Holding AG, Wattwil/Switzerland, specialise in the
development and manufacture of high-end composite materials featuring bespoke physical
and chemical characteristics. The comprehensive product range comprises of fibre
reinforced prepregs, structural foam, gel coats, adhesives, resins and consumables as
well as certain finished parts. Gurit supplies growth markets in Wind Energy, Transportation
(Aerospace, Automotive, Rail) and Marine/Sports/Civil Engineering. The international
Group has production sites and offices in Switzerland, Germany, the UK, Canada, Spain,
Austria, France as well as Australia, New Zealand, the USA, India and China.

Source : Gurit