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Alpha Associates opens High Performance Products Division in Lakewood, NJ. November 13, 1998 Alpha Associates, Inc., a producer of industrial fabrics and composites since 1968, has opened a 60,000 square foot facility in Lakewood, N.J. Situated on 15 acres in the Lakewood Industrial Park, the building houses the headquarters and manufacturing operations of Alpha's newly formed High Performance Products Division, which produces Alphaglas brand PTFE-coated fabrics, tapes and belts, and specialty elastomeric products. Immediate plans call for the High Performance Products Division to employ 20 people in manufacturing, warehousing, administrative and marketing positions. According to Chris Avallone, Alpha Associates vice president, "The High Performance Products Division will specialize in supplying superior value-added products for industrial markets and applications such as food packaging, chemical processing, aerospace, electronics and automotive manufacturing, and architectural materials." The Lakewood facility has all equipment and personnel required to handle complete product development and manufacturing operations in-house, a key element in Alpha's rigorous quality assurance program. Onsite capabilities include coating equipment to produce PTFE-coated fabrics and pressure-sensitive tapes, and calendering equipment to manufacture composites made from various elastomers such as silicone. Additional onsite production processes include custom slitting, belt fabrication and die-cutting. The facility's all-new manufacturing lines use state-of-the-art automated machinery to meet close-tolerance quality specifications. In addition to standard products, the new division's R&D capability will develop engineered solutions to satisfy specific customer requirements. Alphaglas PTFE-coated fiberglass fabric is a strong, highly cleanable, chemically resistant material with superior performance features for many industrial, materials handling and packaging applications. Its smooth, low-friction, non-stick surface is ideal for release sheets, guide rails and chute linings. With high tensile strength, it resists cut-through, tearing and abrasion in all uses, and its operating temperature range of -415°to +600°F meets the requirements of high-temperature industrial applications such as heat containment curtains and thermal insulation for gaskets and seals. The division's specialty elastomeric products are used for heat control and thermal management in aerospace, transportation and general industrial applications. The high-performance silicone products are available in a range of constructions and offer temperature resistance, long life, outstanding chemical resistance and high strength in harsh and severe environments. Headquartered in Woodbridge, N.J., Alpha Associates was formed in 1968, originally supplying materials to the United States space program. Internationally recognized as a leader in commercial specialty coated and laminated materials, Alpha is a major supplier to the safety, energy conservation and transportation industries. Alpha products are used worldwide to protect workers, insulate equipment and piping, provide noise control and resist various extreme industrial environments. Through ongoing R&D, Alpha is continually developing new materials to meet evolving requirements. Alpha's extensively automated manufacturing operations meet the ISO 9001 standard, as well as applicable safety and environmental regulations. For more information, contact: ALPHA Associates, Inc. |
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