AGC to Present on Performance Advantages of ETFE Film at Industrial Fabrics Association International Expo
EXTON, Pa., October 8, 2018 – Dr. Hiroshi Aruga, Doctor of Agriculture at AGC Inc., will deliver a presentation on "Comfortable Space Achieved by Functional ETFE Film" at the 2018 Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) Expo.
Dr. Aruga will speak during the Specialty Fabrics Session, October 15, 1:30-2:20 p.m., and discuss the latest developments in ETFE film technology that deliver performance advantages such as high tensile strength, exceptional clarity, weatherability, UV resistance, light control and digital printing options.
Dr. Aruga has been engaged in ETFE film product development for more than 25 years and has been with AGC since 1985. In 2015, he received a doctorate in agriculture from Ehime University for the development of ETFE film for greenhouse applications. His recent focus is on the development of ETFE film for architectural membrane structures. AGC is a member of the IFAI's Japan group, advanced textiles group and fabric structures groups.
ETFE Film From AGC
AGC's F-CLEAN® ETFE film is used as a covering material for horticultural greenhouses to provide more than 93 percent light transmittance and higher UV transmission than glass, polyethylene or polycarbonate, which allows the full spectrum of solar light to pass into the growing area. F-CLEAN film is proven to protect greenhouses for more than 25 years without showing signs of deterioration. Its low surface energy means that rain will wash away dirt, and snow and ice slide off easily, ensuring quality light transmission and eliminating work time and cleaning costs.
AGC's Fluon® ETFE film is a high-performance building material for membrane structures and architectural facades. It is used in some of the world’s most creative architectural designs because it allows for lightweight, moveable shell structures, brilliant illumination, energy efficiency, climate control and sunlight transmission. ETFE film is made of a thermoplastic fluoropolymer, so it is transparent but much lighter weight than glass. It also features non-stick, insulation and dirt protection properties, as well as resistance to heat, chemicals and weather.
For more information about AGC's Fluon ETFE film, click here.
About IFAI Expo
Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is the premier industrial fabrics expo in North America, where attendees see new and innovative products, learn from the experts, meet influential industry leaders and much more. This year’s expo will be held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas Oct. 15–18, 2018. For more information, visit https://ifaiexpo.com/.
About AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc.
AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of AGC Inc., a $13 billion multinational corporation and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of glass, electronic displays and chemical products. The company was formed in 2004 through the merging of sister companies Asahi Glass Fluoropolymers USA and AGA Chemicals. Headquartered in Exton, Pa., AGC Chemicals Americas maintains manufacturing operations in nearby Thorndale, Pa., and warehouses located throughout North America. www.agcchem.com
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