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New DVD from Altuglas International Demonstrates All the Techniques for Fabricating Innovative Plexiglas® Acrylic Sheet Products
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Anita Palmieri
Phone: 215-419-5013
Philadelphia, PA -
December 07, 2005
Altuglas International, a business of Arkema, has created an exciting new fabrication video that demonstrates all the techniques for preparing and working with the company’s innovative line of Plexiglas® acrylic sheet products. The easy to use and informative DVD is available to anyone fabricating high-quality Plexiglas® acrylic sheet for point-of-purchase, retail display, architectural, interior design, and signage applications.
According to Vince Casmirri, Marketing Manager, the creative possibilities are limitless with Altuglas International’s full line of specialty acrylic sheets due to their unsurpassed quality, ease of use, and wide range of colors, patterns, thicknesses, and sizes. This comprehensive and powerful new reference tool allows fabricators to see first hand how easy it is to create stunning products for their customers using the industry-leading Plexiglas® brand of acrylic sheet.
The tutorial DVD is easy to navigate, enabling viewers to click in and out of chapters or watch the program in its entirety. Many subjects are covered in detail, including fabrication (cutting, drilling, routing, edge finishing, and bonding), thermoforming, annealing, decorative finishing, safety, and more. Machine shop action scenes are blended with colorful graphics, text, imagery, and music to ensure a highly informative, well paced, and entertaining learning experience.
For your copy of this exciting new DVD on Plexiglas® acrylic sheet fabrication, contact Vince Casmirri, marketing manager, Altuglas International, 2000 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Tel: (215)419-7898.
About Altuglas International
Altuglas International, a business of Arkema, is a world leader in PMMA and uses two widely-known trademarks for its resin and sheet - Altuglas® in the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and Plexiglas® in North and Latin America.
About Arkema
Arkema was launched on October 1, 2004, as a result of the reorganization of Total’s chemicals business. Arkema has tremendous potential and counts on the experience and expertise of its 18,600 employees worldwide to create a company of innovation, growth and performance.
With EUR 5.2 billion ($6.3 billion) in sales worldwide, 90 industrial sites in more than 40 countries, and six research and development centers, Arkema is composed of three balanced business segments: Vinyl Products, Industrial Chemicals, and Performance Products. With its internationally recognized brands, Arkema holds leadership positions in its principal markets.
In the U.S., Atofina Chemicals, Inc. is now Arkema Inc. With 2,600 employees, Arkema Inc. reported sales of $1.6 billion in 2004.
In Canada, Atofina Canada, Inc. is now Arkema Canada Inc.
The name Arkema reflects the principles of strength, balance, movement and vitality, as illustrated by the symbol of the arch and the graphics of the logo. In the center of the name, the syllable KEM clearly indicates our activity in the chemical industry and our pride in being in a business that is at the heart of life.
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Plexiglas® and Altuglas® are registered trademarks of Arkema.