http://www.radome.com/rss/allnewseventsrss.aspxNews & Eventsen-US5Saint-Gobain.comhttp://www.radome.com/news_detail.aspx?id=226510http://www.radome.com/news_detail.aspx?id=226510Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:56:12 GMTAdditional radio frequency (RF) testing capacity enables Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics to better serve customers. Ravenna, OH –  Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announced today it has completed the installation of a second microwave anechoid chamber for radome RF transparency testing.  “This second test range was added to improve product flow times, customer response, and manufacturing flexibility. ” says Steve Hoelzer, Plant Manager of the Ravenna site for Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. “Starting in 2008, we applied LEAN and SIX SIGMA tools to analyze and identify areas of improvement, and the range was one of them. We expect testing time to be improved as well as turn-around time to be shorter. When customers send us their radomes for repair, their aircraft are grounded somewhere in the world. They need their radomes returned as fast as possible, and this second range will help in that process.”  “The new chamber is mechanically identical to the existing chamber,” notes Dave Stresing, Engineering Manager, “but it’s lengthened to better meet far-field RF testing for all commercial airborne weather radar. Consequently, the quality of the results will be improved and we will be able to test and service a wider range of aircraft types.”  “Adding another test range enables Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics’ aerospace business to meet an important requirement of the market,” says Patrice Lallement, Marketing Manager. “Ranges are expensive and many repair facilities don’t make the investment. We decided to invest not only in one range but in a second one, to offer our customers the best possible service. This second range will allow our engineering staff to develop new products and evaluate new technologies without affecting testing time for repairs and in-line production.”  Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics aerospace business is based in Ravenna, Ohio, and specializes in the design, manufacture, repair and certification of high-performance aerospace composites and Norton® radomes that utilize proprietary Norton Armor™ and Storm View™  technologies. These advanced technologies increase performance,  reduce maintenance costs and extend service life for aircraft composites that are critical to aircraft operation.  Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, part of the Innovative Materials Sector of Saint-Gobain, is headquartered in Aurora, Ohio, and employs 4,400 people in 15 countries. It is a world leader in high-performance plastics, including flexible tubing applications, seals, coated fabrics, films, foams, polymer products and bearings.  Headquartered in Paris, Saint-Gobain is the world’s leading producer of construction products and innovative materials such as abrasives, high-performance plastics, industrial ceramics and reinforcements; it is also the European leader in flat glass, packaging (glass bottles) and distribution of building materials. In 2008 Saint-Gobain had worldwide sales of $64.4 billion, and employed 209,000 people in 59 countries.  For more information, visit www.radome.com or call (330) 296-9948 ext4105.  #  #  # Contact: Patrice Lallement Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics 335 N. Diamond St, Ravenna OH 44266 Ph: 330-298-4105 Email: patrice.lallement@saint-gobain.comhttp://www.radome.com/news_detail.aspx?id=226508http://www.radome.com/news_detail.aspx?id=226508Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:57:59 GMTImproved site architecture will help visitors find the information they need. Ravenna, OH – Saint-Gobain Aerospace has launched an enhanced version of its website for flight structures and other composites, www.radome.com. While much of the content is unchanged, the site architecture has been updated to make information about the company and its products and services easier to find.  “We invested time and resources in our website in order to be more visible to our customers and other companies that could benefit from our services,” says Patrice Lallement, Marketing Manager. “We also want to be more flexible and improve the overall experience for those who visit our site.”  The website features information on the company’s range of products, which include ground-based radomes, satellite digital broadcast radomes, and OEM and STC products. Flight Structures is also an authorized FAA Repair Station (#OA1R367K) and offers a number of services in this area, all designed to minimize aircraft downtime and ensure that customers get the most out of their radar and communications systems. A second anechoic chamber was recently added to improve product flow times, customer response and manufacturing flexibility.  Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Flight Structures business is based in Ravenna, Ohio, and specializes in the design, manufacture, repair and certification of high-performance aerospace composites and Norton® radomes that utilize proprietary Norton Armor™ and Storm View™  technologies. These advanced technologies increase performance,  reduce maintenance costs and extend service life for aircraft composites that are critical to aircraft operation.  Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, part of the Innovative Materials Sector of Saint-Gobain, is headquartered in Aurora, Ohio, and employs 4,400 people in 15 countries. It is a world leader in high-performance plastics, including flexible tubing applications, seals, coated fabrics, films, foams, polymer products and bearings.  Headquartered in Paris, Saint-Gobain is the world’s leading producer of construction products and innovative materials such as abrasives, high-performance plastics, industrial ceramics and reinforcements; it is also the European leader in flat glass, packaging (glass bottles) and distribution of building materials. In 2008 Saint-Gobain had worldwide sales of $64.4 billion, and employed 209,000 people in 59 countries.  For more information, visit www.radome.com or call (330) 296-9948 ext4105.  #  #  # Contact: Patrice Lallement Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics 335 N. Diamond St, Ravenna OH 44266 Ph: 330-298-4105 Email: patrice.lallement@saint-gobain.comhttp://www.radome.com/Radomes-for-HondaJet.aspxhttp://www.radome.com/Radomes-for-HondaJet.aspxWed, 14 Oct 2009 01:28:02 GMTHonda Aircraft Company selects Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics to design and supply the nose weather radomes for the HondaJet business aircraft. Ravenna, OH – Oct  12, 2009 – Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics announced today it has been selected by Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., Greensboro, North Carolina, to supply Norton® radomes for the new HondaJet business aircraft. Honda Aircraft Company has received well over 100 orders for the HondaJet, an advanced light jet offering superior performance and efficiency within the light business jet category. Initial aircraft deliveries are scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2011.  “The HondaJet is an innovative and unique aircraft, and we are excited to join Honda in their first aircraft development program,” says Dave Stresing, Engineering Manager, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. “Our Norton Armor ™ radome technologies are an excellent match for the HondaJet and the business aircraft market. A reliable weather radome is an important tool for business aircraft to operate safely, and these aircraft need to fly on short notice for their customers, no matter what the weather forecast is.”  The nose radome provides a protective, transparent cover for the weather radar and antennas that are critical for flight safety.  Norton Armor ™ radome technologies also extend the service life of the radome and the paint system on the aircraft nose.  Says Stresing, “The Norton Armor ™ paint is a very durable erosion protection system for radomes and composites, and the nose radome must always look great since it is visible to passengers every time they board the aircraft.”  Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics aerospace business is based in Ravenna, Ohio, and specializes in the design, manufacture, repair and certification of high-performance aerospace composites and Norton® radomes that utilize proprietary Norton Armor™ technologies. These advanced technologies reduce maintenance costs and extend service life for aircraft composites that are critical to aircraft operation.  Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, part of the Innovative Materials Sector of Saint-Gobain, is headquartered in Aurora, Ohio, and employs 4,400 people in 15 countries. It is a world leader in high-performance plastics, including flexible tubing applications, seals, coated fabrics, films, foams, polymer products and bearings.  Headquartered in Paris, Saint-Gobain is the world’s leading producer of construction products and innovative materials such as abrasives, high-performance plastics, industrial ceramics and reinforcements; it is also the European leader in flat glass, packaging (glass bottles) and distribution of building materials. In 2008 Saint-Gobain had worldwide sales of $64.4 billion, and employed 209,000 people in 59 countries.  For more information, visit www.radome.com or call (330) 296-9948.  #  #  # Contact: Patrice Lallement Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics 335 N. Diamond St, Ravenna OH 44266 Ph: 330-298-4105 Email: patrice.lallement@saint-gobain.comhttp://www.radome.com/Embraer-Contract.aspxhttp://www.radome.com/Embraer-Contract.aspxWed, 14 Oct 2009 01:26:47 GMTBrazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has selected Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics to design and supply the nose weather radomes for its Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 executive jets Ravenna, OH – October 12, 2009– Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has been awarded a contract by Embraer to supply Norton® radomes for the new Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 executive jets. The Legacy 500 is expected to enter into service in 2012; Saint-Gobain expects that radome deliveries will begin in 2011.  “Embraer knows from experience that Saint-Gobain is the leader in designing high-performance radomes for aviation,” says Dan Orwig, OEM District Sales Manager, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. “The radomes for the Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 will incorporate the proven Norton Armor™ radome technologies that provide the executive jet operator with the best weather radar performance along with an excellent service life.”  The nose radome provides a protective, transparent cover for the weather radar and antennas that are critical for flight safety. Says Orwig, “Saint-Gobain has been a supplier to Embraer for more than 30 years, and we have provided high performance radomes for both weather radar and the digital satellite radar (Satcom and DBS) systems used on its fleet. This extension of our partnership shows the confidence that Embraer has in the Norton® radome for its new fleet of mid-size executive aircraft.” Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics aerospace business is based in Ravenna, Ohio, and specializes in the design, manufacture, repair and certification of high-performance aerospace composites and Norton® radomes that utilize proprietary Norton Armor™ technologies. These advanced technologies reduce maintenance costs and extend service life for aircraft composites that are critical to aircraft operation. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, part of the Innovative Materials Sector of Saint-Gobain, is headquartered in Aurora, Ohio, and employs 4,400 people in 15 countries. It is a world leader in high-performance plastics, including flexible tubing applications, seals, coated fabrics, films, foams, polymer products and bearings.  Headquartered in Paris, Saint-Gobain is the world’s leading producer of construction products and innovative materials such as abrasives, high-performance plastics, industrial ceramics and reinforcements; it is also the European leader in flat glass, packaging (glass bottles) and distribution of building materials. In 2008 Saint-Gobain had worldwide sales of $64.4 billion, and employed 209,000 people in 59 countries.  For more information, visit www.radome.com or call (330) 296-9948.  #  #  # Contact: Patrice Lallement – Marketing And Business Development Manager Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics 335 N. Diamond St, Ravenna OH 44266 Ph: 330-298-4105 Email: patrice.lallement@saint-gobain.comhttp://www.radome.com/Ravenna-Expansion.aspxhttp://www.radome.com/Ravenna-Expansion.aspxWed, 14 Oct 2009 01:25:22 GMTMore space, equipment upgrades and more efficient process flows will ensure the high levels of quality required by aerospace customers. Ravenna, OH – Oct 12, 2009 – More than 50 employees and company executives attended the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony that marked the completion of the expansion of the Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics plant in Ravenna, Ohio. The event featured remarks by company executives as well as an open house, recognition awards and a tour of the facility.  The expansion project was a World Class Manufacturing initiative with a focus on lean manufacturing. In addition to 7,000 square feet of new space, new equipment was installed and the facility was realigned and upgraded to provide lean and efficient process flows.  Saint-Gobain Aerospace in Ravenna specializes in the design, manufacture, repair and certification of high-performance aerospace composites and Norton® radomes that utilize proprietary Norton Armor™ technologies. These advanced technologies reduce maintenance costs and extend service life for aircraft composites that are critical to aircraft operation.  Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, part of the Innovative Materials Sector of Saint-Gobain, is headquartered in Aurora, Ohio, and employs 4,400 people in 15 countries.  It is a world leader in high-performance plastics, including flexible tubing applications, seals, coated fabrics, films, foams, polymer products and bearings.  Headquartered in Paris, Saint-Gobain is the world’s leading producer of construction products and innovative materials such as abrasives, high-performance plastics, industrial ceramics and reinforcements; it is also the European leader in flat glass, packaging (glass bottles) and distribution of building materials.  In 2008 Saint-Gobain had worldwide sales of $64.4 billion, and employed 209,000 people in 59 countries.  For more information, visit www.radome.com or call (330) 296-9948.  #  #  # Contact: Patrice Lallement Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics 335 N. Diamond St, Ravenna OH 44266 Ph: 330-298-4105 Email: patrice.lallement@saint-gobain.com http://www.radome.com/event_detail.aspx?id=197574http://www.radome.com/event_detail.aspx?id=197574Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:44:14 GMTJoin us as the International Paris Air Show celebrates 100 years of technology innovation.  Visit the Paris Air Show website to learn more.