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Seeber Systemtechnik to Supply MuCell® Door Trims for Volkswagen AMPVLeading Manufacturer of Automotive Components Makes Plans to Go into Commercial Production October 15, 2001 - Woburn, MA - - Trexel, Inc. announced today that Seeber Systemtechnik KG of Peine, Germany has contracted with Volkswagen to supply MuCellā door trims for its AMPV vehicles. Trexel is the worldwide leader in the development and commercialization of the MuCell microcellular process technology. Seeber Systemtechnik is a leading manufacturer of paneling and engine compartment systems. "We came across the MuCell technology in the German newsletter Kunststoff Und Kautschuk," explained Dr. Ulrich Woelfel, Technical Director of Seeber Systemtechnik. "We began testing the MuCell technology for our needs with Engel, Austria, and concluded that the results warranted our becoming a licensee. In addition to reducing materials, we have been able to improve upon the design with respect to the one shot technique for fabric and laminate. The improvement came as a result of the lower temperatures and pressures associated with the MuCell process." David Bernstein, Trexel's President and CEO, stated, "Seeber Systemtechnik supplies paneling and engine compartments to leading automotive manufacturers such as Ford, Lancia, Rover, Fiat, BMW, Alfa Romeo, Renault, Volvo, Peugeot, Citroen, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Saab, Mercedes, Chrysler, and General Motors. The fact that Seeber Systemtechnik has chosen to begin commercially supplying MuCell products to these companies confirms many of the molding advantages that we have seen in our development labs as well as reports from other licensees." Rob Janisch, Trexel's Sales Director for Europe, stated, "Seeber Systemtechnik is another example of an innovative company that is applying the MuCell technology to offer its customers a unique product. It has discovered that the MuCell process enables it to design products in ways that are not possible with other processes. Seeber's other competitive advantage is a result of a reduced cost structure from utilizing lower injection and clamping pressures inherent with the process." About Trexel Trexel is the exclusive developer of the MuCell microcellular process technology and has an extensive portfolio of patents in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia. Trexel's primary business is licensing the MuCell technology to injection molders, extruders, and blow molders. It also provides world-class engineering support, training and other services to licensees, as well as equipment and components integral to the MuCell process. In support of these activities, Trexel operates a plastics development laboratory in its Woburn, Massachusetts facility. About the MuCell Technology The MuCell process is suitable for a wide range of injection molded, extruded, and blow molded products as it allows licensees to reduce product costs while enhancing design and processing. MuCell parts, which have a solid-like appearance, contain less material than parts produced through other methods, yet maintain most of their former properties. The process also can eliminate stress, warpage, and sink marks, and greatly improve productivity. These benefits allow designers to specify lightweight, polymer-saving foam materials for products in which conventionally foamed materials would be unacceptable. About Seeber Systemtechnik Seeber Systemtechnik is part of the Seeber Group, which is a leading manufacturer of paneling systems and engine compartment systems, and is comprised of 14 companies within the car industry. Its base technologies include injection molding, extrusion blow molding, pulp compression molding, frothing, coating, relief spraying, welding, varnishing, sizing, printing, and relief frothing. For more information about Seeber Systemtechnik, its products, capabilities and facilities, please call Dr. Ulrich Woelfel , Technical Director, at +49-5171-7008-120, e-mail ulrich.woelfel@seeber.de or visit the company Web Site at www. seeber.de. For more information about Trexel, Inc., please contact Rob Janisch, Sales Director, at +49-173-564-2282, or e-mail r.janisch@trexel.com, or visit the company Web Site at www.trexel.com. Return to Top | Return to Press Releases 00-01 |
