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April 2008 - Buchveröffentlichung ETFE - Design und Technologie" ist der Titel des Buches von Autorin Annette LeCuyer. Das Werk vermittelt Grundlagen der Materialeigenschaften sowie technologische und konstruktive Verwendungsmöglichkeiten. Auch die speziellen Eigenschaften der Folien in Bezug auf Lichtdurchlässigkeit, Akustik, Brandschutz und die ökologische Verträglichkeit verden unter die Lupe genommen. Bestellformular-ETFE Buch

April 2008 - An in-depth guide to designing and building with ETFE foil This book is conceived as an in-depth introduction to the characteristics of ETFE and its applications in construction. Project examples explore in detail the specific characteristics of ETFE building skins in the areas of structural behavior, light transmission, insulation, acoustics, fire engineering and environmental modification. ETFE Book Preview

September 2006 - Texlon cushion exhibited in London Science Museum A Texlon cushion has been included as an exhibit in a recent exhibition at the National Museum of Science & Industry in London. The Texlon cushion has been included as part of an exhibition display describing the Beijing Water Cube. The exhibition will run for 6 months and has been organised as part of the museums 'Antenna' feature, which seeks to unveil new and up to the minute technogies in a ongoing news reel style of presentation.

June 2005 - Building Magazine: Ben Morris - Entrepreneur of the Year Vector Foiltec are pleased to announce that their Managing Director, Mr Ben Morris, has recently been awarded the 2005 Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the British Building Awards. The Building Awards have become established as the British construction industry's premier awards. The glittering ceremony, this year at Londons Grosvenor House Hotel, was the biggest event of its kind in the industrys calendar. The Award itself, sponsored by Taylor Woodrow, recognises the performance of the group as a whole and their commitment to expanding the use of ETFE in the construction industry.

May 2005 - 2008 Beijing Olympics, National Swimming Centre Vector Foiltec are delighted to announce that that we have won the contract to design and build the National Swimming Centre, for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. This prestigious project with Head Contractor China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), comprises over 100,000sqm of ETFE foils making this the single largest ETFE structure in the world to date. Designed by CSCEC International Design and Australian Architects Peddle Thorp Walker, in conjunction with Arup Engineers, The Beijing National Swimming Centre has already been the focus of major international interest and accolade. The National Swimming Centre is located in the heart of Beijing and will be directly opposite the main stadium complex. It will host the swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming competitions and other events for the 2008 Olympic Games. Vector Foiltec has pioneered the use of Texlon ETFE, the climatic envelope, successfully developing and promoting the use of this innovative technology worldwide. The Texlon ETFE Cladding System offers designers unparalleled opportunities in the development of the climatic envelope. Texlon ETFE consists of pneumatic cushions restrained in aluminium extrusions and supported by a lightweight structure. The cushions are inflated with low-pressure air to provide insulation and resist wind loads. The cushions are manufactured from multiple layers of a modified co-polymer called ethylene-tetra-fluoro-ethylene (ETFE). Originally developed for the space industry, the material is unique in that it does not degrade under ultra-violet light or atmospheric pollution.

October 2004 - Vector Foiltec (France) Vector Foiltec are pleased to announce that they have established a new offices in Paris, France. "Our new office in Paris will provide Vector Foiltec with a base from which to conduct our projects in France" said Ben Morris, Vector Foiltec's Senior Director. "The Paris office was the next logical step in enhancing our service levels and capabilities to our clients in mainland Europe". Mr Oliver Page will direct operations in the Paris Office. "Vector Foiltec (France) is committed to providing innovative and cost effective cladding solutions for French industry"said Mr Page. Contact Details