GreenLite™ Low Mass Technologies from The Woodbridge Group Presented at the IZB European Trade Fair

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Sept. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- These days the entire automotive industry is very focussed on fuel economy.  Woodbridge utilizes industry leading process technologies and intelligent applications of "Lean Polymers" to offer lighter, more environmentally responsible products. GreenLite™ low mass technologies continue to provide components that are highly functional and lower in cost. These solutions help automakers reduce component weight by up to 40%, leading to improved fuel efficiencies and lower CO2 emissions. Woodbridge also offers BioFoam™ products manufactured from renewable resources, to offer an even smaller environmental footprint. Martin Mazza, Senior Vice President Global Sales and Marketing, The Woodbridge Group states, "GreenLite™ low mass technologies are engineered to offer automakers the opportunity to reduce part mass without compromising performance. The goal is to continue developing parts for today's vehicles, that are very lean, highly functional and to offer them at a lower cost."

ComforTech™ performance seating urethanes, offer the ideal balance between comfort, weight and durability. Through industry leading process capability, GreenLite™ low mass automotive seat cushioning, manages firmness through a wide density spectrum, to provide up to a 30% weight reduction while improving comfort and reducing cost.

StructureLite™ seat frames are manufactured from Polyurethane or Expanded Polypropylene, and are used extensively in seat cushion, backs and bolster applications. Woodbridge StructureLite™ seat frame technologies offer; up to a 35% weight reduction, part consolidation, faster assembly, better trim fit and appearance, improved anti-submarining performance and a system cost savings.

StrataLiner NET™ composite boards provide improved acoustical performance, when package space is at a premium. StrataLiner NXT™ boards deliver cross-sections as low as 2.5 mm. These two headliner technologies offer several system advantages over competing polypropylene composites including: up to a 40% weight savings, thinner cross-sections, superior design flexibility and surface quality, improved acoustics, better side curtain air bag compatibility and a system cost savings.

These technologies will be on display at the IZB European trade fair for the automotive supplier industry, from October 06th to 08th, 2010, in Wolfsburg, Germany, at The Woodbridge Group® exhibit within the Canadian Pavilion.

The Woodbridge Group® is a global leader in the development and production of polyurethane and expanded polypropylene products and technologies for automotive applications including; seat cushioning, structural frames, head restraints, interior soft trim, headliner substrates, acoustical components and cargo management solutions. Woodbridge also offers assembly and sequencing services, as well as a full range of value added services including engineering and design. With its partners in the World Polyurethane Alliance™, Woodbridge serves its customers from facilities throughout Europe, North and South America, Japan, Korea, China and South Asia, and operates over 68 facilities in 22 countries.

For more information, visit www.woodbridgegroup.com

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SOURCE The Woodbridge Group