Ticona Polymer Innovation Adds Robust Performance, Longer Life to GenMove MultiGoal(TM) Product for Youngsters
Florence, Ky., Sulzbach, Germany, Shanghai, PR China, - Ticona Engineering Polymers collaborated with GenMove USA LLC to help transform its MultiGoal(TM) products into a more flexible and stronger line of physical education equipment for youngsters of all ages.
The MultiGoal from GenMove of Charleston, S.C., is a unique cylindrical goal that enables scoring on all sides, increasing player confidence and allowing for a variety of games and activities. It consists of sleeves, posts and a series of arms, which are made with Hostaform® HS15(TM) acetal copolymer (POM) from Ticona and injection molded by APM (American Plastic Molding Corp.) of Scottsburg, Ind.
"Ticona was the perfect material supplier to help develop our new MultiGoal equipment line," said Grant Scheffer, GenMove chief executive officer. "As the global leader in POM innovation, Ticona worked with GenMove to help us develop an injection molded frame that uses high-strength Hostaform HS15, a superior material that can stand up to even the most enthusiastic play, day-in and day-out."
"The MultiGoal is a prime example of the type of sports application Ticona had in mind when we changed the backbone chemistry of Hostaform POM," said Vincent Notorgiacomo, Hostaform/Celcon® POM product manager - Americas. "During the application development process with Ticona, GenMove determined that Hostaform HS15, with its enhanced stiffness, improved toughness and resilience, is the ideal polymer."
"Hostaform HS15 from Ticona, combined with the unique design of the MultiGoal product, is helping GenMove achieve its business objective to deliver more robust performance and longer life that exceeds the expectations of its customers," added Alan Wilson, key account manager, Ticona.
The GenMove MultiGoal is for youth of all ages, from pre-kindergarten through high school, as well as after-school programs and physical education for individuals with disabilities.
Now in its 50th year, Ticona continues to deliver polymer innovations that give customers a competitive edge across sports and other major industries, including automotive, aerospace, electrical, electronic, medical, appliance, information technology, communications, chemical processing and consumer products.
Links in Release by Order of Appearance:
o Ticona - www.ticona.com
o GenMove - www.genmoveusa.com
o MultiGoal - goo.gl/0OE5l (shortened URL)
o Sleeves, posts and a series of arms - goo.gl/c0Hcu (shortened URL)
o Hostaform HS15 - goo.gl/ZNxH6 (shortened URL)
o APM - www.apmc.com
About Ticona and Celanese
Ticona, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, produces and markets a broad range of high performance products, and posted net sales of $1,109 million in fiscal 2010. Ticona employs more than 1,450 individuals at production, compounding and research facilities in the USA, Germany, Brazil and China. For more information, please visit www.ticona.com or www.ticona.cn (Chinese language).
Celanese Corporation is a global technology leader in the production of specialty materials and chemical products which are used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our products, essential to everyday living, are manufactured in North America, Europe and Asia. Known for operational excellence, sustainability and premier safety performance, Celanese delivers value to customers around the globe with best-in-class technologies. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company employs approximately 7,250 employees worldwide and had 2010 net sales of $5.9 billion, with approximately 72% generated outside of North America. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its global product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.
Hostaform® and Celcon® are registered trademarks owned by Ticona or its affiliates.
HS15(TM) is a trademark owned by Ticona or its affiliates.
MultiGoal(TM) is a trademark owned by GenMove USA LLC.
More Flexible and Stronger - High-strength Hostaform® HS15(TM) from Ticona Engineering Polymers, with its enhanced stiffness, improved toughness and resilience, helped transform the MultiGoal(TM) product from GenMove USA LLC into a more flexible and stronger line of physical education equipment for youngsters of all ages.
