VTECH Industries Announces New Skylight Partnership
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Carlisle SynTec and Acralight International Skylights
Exclusive Deals Increase Exposure for Unparalleled Technology
Houston, Texas-February 11, 2008-VTECH Industries recently announced two dynamic partnerships; Carlisle SynTec has acquired the license to manufacture and distribute the commercial line of VTECH Skylights, and Acralight International Skylights has partnered with VTECH exclusively to distribute the residential line of skylights. Utilizing break-through technologies, VTECH Skylights far surpasses current codes and are the industry's first skylights guaranteed not to leak.
Applying innovative engineering in Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) processing combined with a patented aliphatic polyurethane material, the VTECH system of encapsulation with the polyurethane ensures a watertight seal. This new, patented process allows both glass and acrylic to bond directly with the frame, eliminating any possible water infiltration and exceeds all ICC and Dade County code requirements.
To prove the technology far exceeds industry standards, VTECH Industries conducted extensive testing lasting more than three years. From the outset, the intent was to learn the skylight's failure rate, before committing to a manufacturing and distribution system. The technology is such a radical, profound step outside the norm; Art Valentz, president of VTECH Industries, wanted to ensure the product would not fail. Results from testing not only showed that the skylights met and surpassed code, but also clearly set new standards.
"We wanted to find allies who shared the same forward-thinking vision of the technology," said Valentz. "Our collaborative efforts greatly increased the potential of this new process."
Recticel UREPP North America, who supplies the automotive industry with window encapsulation using the reaction injection molding process, assisted by putting the technology though comprehensive testing, thereby establishing its credibility. As the manufacturer of the polyurethane, they determined the material set new standards in all environments.
"There is NO equal to our product," said Valentz. "I invite anyone to challenge that statement. We are surpassing all certification codes and setting new standards for performance to the industry. We plan to continue this innovative tradition by crossing over into many other industries including windows, doors and solar panels."
Acralight International Skylights is one of the nation's largest skylight companies and has a representation network throughout the United States. Acralight arranged an exclusive distribution agreement to distribute the residential VTECH skylights. Lance McCabe, Acralight CEO, and Kevin Norcross, Acralight president, believe the VTECH skylight is an innovative, state-of-the-art, next generation skylight, which complements Acralight's extensive skylight offering. For more information, visit www.acralight.com.
Recognizing the technology's potential, Carlisle SynTec has acquired a license from VTECH Industries to manufacture and distribute the commercial line worldwide. Carlisle SynTec manufactures the commercial skylight in their Greenville, Illinois facility, and plans to stock inventory in several key locations throughout the country, to ensure rapid delivery to customers.
VTECH Industries, founded in Houston, Texas, in 1996, is an innovative research and manufacturing firm. State-of-the-art VTECH Skylights are characterized by high performance materials, high-impact strength, no maintenance and are built to last. By fusing polyurethane directly to the encapsulated lighting surface, a continuous bond is generated eliminating the need for a gasket, and creating a single, bonded unit that will not fail due to improper installation, weathering or lack of compression. Delivering leak-proof skylights is an industry first, and VTECH delivers at a cost-effective price to an industry sorely in need of change. For more information, visit www.vtechindustries.com.
