Zyvax, Inc. has received its certification under ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 Rev. B. Zyvax’s certification scope is: Design, Manufacture, and Distribution of Mold Release Products for Aerospace and Other Industries.
Zyvax is especially proud to have its WaterWorks Aerospace Release System included under the AS9100:2004 Rev. B Certification in compliance with the needs of the aerospace community. WaterWorks continues to capture the attention of aerospace manufacturers, with the only completely solvent-free product line able to meet important aerospace standards while offering critical performance in the advanced composite molding environment. In addition to AS9100 Certification, WaterWorks remains the only aerospace release system with California’s AQMD (Air Quality) approval.
WaterWorks is a “green chemistry” system containing NO hazardous components. The full, resin-based, semi-permanent release system is suited to the elevated temperature cure demands of today’s advance composites and plastics. WaterWorks offers manufacturers significant benefits and safety advantages not found in older solvent-based release products and continue to meet industry needs with innovative delivery systems. Recently developed products allow WaterWorks to provide solutions for the challenging sizes and shapes of the new generation of composite aircraft and structures. The WaterWorks system continues to draw new specification approvals by leading aerospace companies. Visit www.waterworks4.com for more information on the full WaterWorks product line.
Zyvax industrial product line includes both solvent-based and solvent-free formulas, suitable for many types of molding processes. Industry-leading products such as EnviroShield and WaterShield are solvent-free and offer molders safety and performance, while the Flex-Z release system for polyester molding, offers a unique, 6-level, variable release platform advantage to marine and other molders. Visit www.zyvax.com for complete information on the entire Zyvax product line.
About Zyvax Inc.
Zyvax release systems apply scientific expertise and manufacturing process knowledge to develop mold preparation and release products for a wide range of composite and urethane industry needs. The company has more than 45 years experience producing mold preparation products with proven track records. Additional information about Zyvax and its products is available at zyvax.com and waterworks4.com
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Nancy Layman Zyvax, Inc
USA 800 858 4111
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J.B. Layman, Chief Technical Officer, announces acquisition of an autoclave for use in R & D for surface coating development for aerospace clients such as Lockheed, Airbus, Bell Helicopter, Bombardier, Fischer Advanced Composites, etc. Layman pointed out that evaluations on requested developments on sealers and release agents are often delayed due to busy autoclave schedules thus ZYVAX decided to improve the development timetable by conducting autoclave tests inhouse. Additionally, small part prototype requests from the racing industry can now be accepted.
Layman stated a new formula will be announced to the WaterWorks line in the next few weeks. WaterWorks is a completely solvent-free Aerospace Release System developed by Zyvax to meet the next generation of environmental requirements while providing reliable performance.(waterworks4.com) WaterWorks recently added Departure Wipes to the line.
Nancy Layman, CEO of Zyvax, Inc., announced the election of 4 new members to the Board of Directors.
Dr. Joseph Astrachan, Wachovia Eminent Scholar Chair of Family Business, Professor of Leadership and Professional Development at the Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University, Georgia. He received his degrees at Yale University and is a founding member of the Yale Program of the Study of Family Firms.
Dr George Manners, former Director of Organization Development and Director of Technology Services of James River Corp., His consulting clients included G.E, IBM, General Tire and Procter & Gamble.
Dr. Chet Richards began his career at the Pentagon, and then went on to work at Lockheed Martin and Northrup Grumman.
Sidney Kirschner, prior to being President and CEO of National Service Industries, a Fortune 500 Company, was employed at Aerojet-General, then General Dynamics where he became the President of Electric Motor Division.
The strength and vision of these new members will be an asset in the future goals of the Company.
Ellijay, Georgia - (March 19, 2007) – Zyvax Inc., a leading global manufacturer of slipcoats and mold release agents for a broad range of industries, announced today that it has appointed Ahmed Salah Elshami as Middle East Sales Coordinator.
Mr. Elshami, who is based in Cairo, Egypt, will be responsible for conducting product demonstrations and providing technical support and training to Zyvax customers and distributors in the region. Mr. Elshami’s appointment is an indication of Zyvax’s growing emphasis on the Middle East. Previously, Zyvax had serviced customers in this region through the European operations.
“Ahmed is extremely talented, with a deep understanding of the polymers industry,” said Fernando Castro, European Coordinator. “He possesses a strong technical background in all types of composite procedures, combined with experience in assisting customers in solving production problems. These skills will allow Ahmed to deliver a high level of professional support to Zyvax customers while reinforcing our company’s profile in this vital region of the world.”
Prior to joining Zyvax, Mr. Elshami was employed for 10 years by the Ferro Corporation.
Fernando Castro, Zyvax European Coordinator (L) and Ahmed Salah Elshami, the company’s new Middle East Sales Coordinator.
QuickStep forms R&D and marketing alliance with US-based Zyvax Inc.
- Quickstep signs formal Cooperation Agreement with Zyvax Inc, a US-based supplier of tool preparation and mould release formulas for composites manufacturing.
- Agreement acknowledges strong synergy between the two companies and mutual interest in demonstrating the compatibility and benefits of the Quickstep Process.
- Zyvax to supply tool preparation and mould release products to all Quickstep facilities for use in testing and demonstrating.
- Intention to formalise a sales and marketing agreement to jointly promote composite production using the Quickstep Process with Zyvax products.
International composites manufacturing group, Quickstep Holdings Limited (ASX: QHL – “Quickstep”), and global chemical supplier, Zyvax Inc (“Zyvax”), today jointly announced a new business alliance focusing on the development and promotion of composite production techniques utilising Quickstep’s patented composites manufacturing process combined with Zyvax’s proprietary tool treatment formulas.
The ‘Quickstep Process’ – as with all composites manufacturing - requires that a barrier treatment be applied to moulds and tooling parts in order to prevent the manufactured component from sticking to the mould. Zyvax manufactures a range of proven, environmentally friendly, high-performance treatment products, and can also develop new formulas to meet specific manufacturing requirements. The alliance recognises that Quickstep’s and Zyvax’s patented innovations for composites manufacture are complementary, and significant synergies could be generated through a formal business alliance.
Under the terms of the agreement, which will initially run for a 5-year period, Zyvax will supply tool preparation and mould release products to all Quickstep locations, including pilot production facilities, for use in testing and demonstrations. Zyvax will also provide support to Quickstep research and development as new requirements are identified.
Zyvax CEO, Ms Nancy Layman, said the alliance would allow Zyvax and Quickstep to jointly present an enhanced composites manufacturing solution to potential customers.
“Quickstep and Zyvax have arrived on the market at a time when there is a global demand for high-volume, low-cost manufacturing methods for advanced composites materials,” she said. “Both parties believe that the Quickstep manufacturing process is unique, and, when used in conjunction with Zyvax’s tool preparation and mould release formulas, will present an attractive total solution to manufacturers seeking improved production efficiencies.”
The agreement also allows for the establishment of an Agreed Strategic Sales & Marketing Understanding between the two companies.
Quickstep Managing Director, Mr Nick Noble, said, “Setting a formal marketing agreement would allow both companies to plan, fund and resource projects in advance”.
“We believe our customers make decisions regarding materials and processes for composites production based on successful demonstrations of the technology. We have therefore made an in principle agreement to jointly demonstrate and promote activities to allow both Quickstep and Zyvax to better demonstrate the advantages of our systems to potential customers,” he added.
Quickstep Holdings Limited ASX Code: QHL) is an advanced materials company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and focused on the worldwide commercialization of an innovative, fully proven Australian composites manufacturing technology with application in the multi-billion dollar aerospace and automotive industries as well as other mid-tier market segments.
Composites combine high strength with light weight and are key materials in aerospace, automotive, marine, defense, public transport and industrial applications. The global composites parts market is growing strongly, reflecting a shift towards the greater use of composites as an increasingly desirable replacement for metals in many applications because of their high strength and reduced weight.
Quickstep’s unique and patented Quickstep Process is an innovative fluid-based curing technology that significantly reduces the cost and time involved in the production of composites compared with conventional processes. Quickstep has been at the leading edge of the growing need to reduce part costs since the early 1990s, with a significant investment in the development of the Quickstep Process over the past decade.
Quickstep already has fully automated Quickstep pilot production facilities operating at four separate locations with one in Japan, a second at the Victorian Centre for Advanced Materials Manufacturing (VCAMM) in Geelong, a third at the Northern Aerospace Technology Exploitation Centre (NATEC) in Manchester, England in conjunction with the University of Manchester, and a fourth at the National Composites Center (NCC) in Ohio in the US.
Global alliances are also in place with major international advanced materials suppliers such as Toray Composites (in the USA and Japan) and German-based industrial chemicals and performance materials giant Degussa AG, alongside R&D and Applications Development Agreements with groups such as VCAMM.
Quickstep’s business model is to generate multiple revenue streams from equipment and license sales to major aerospace, automotive and marine manufacturers; joint venture arrangements and co-branding and co-marketing agreements with leading composites manufacturers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s), Tier One suppliers and alliance partners; and contract and in-house manufacturing operations and sales utilizing the Quickstep Process.
www.quickstep.com.au
Zyvax develops and manufactures high performance tool preparation and mould release products. These formulas are based upon proprietary technology and components. Zyvax mould release coatings utilize performance-based, scientific expertise and leading-edge manufacturing process knowledge. The combination of these elements allows Zyvax to develop solution driven mould release products that deliver superior performance in every application.
Zyvax has a continuous track record of performance across a wide variety of industries. From creating the first line of solvent-free and environmentally friendly slipcoat products for the aerospace industry, to the first solvent-based variable release coating system for marine and transportation, the Company has earned its reputation for leading edge manufacturing process solutions.
In 2001, Zyvax “WaterWorks” line won the Worldwide Innovation Award as ‘Best Mould Release’ at the prestigious JEC Composites Show in Paris.
www.zyvax.com
www.waterworks4.com
