Axion's Corrosion Resistant Thermoplastic Technology Detailed in Research Paper by Thomas J. Nosker, Ph.D., Rutgers University.Research Paper Describes Benefits of Thermoplastic A polymer material that turns to liquid when heated and becomes solid when cooled. There are more than 40 types of thermoplastics, including acrylic, polypropylene, polycarbonate and polyethylene. Technology to Assist in Curtailing Corrosion Costs for Department of Defense BASKING RIDGE, N.J. -- Axion ax·i·on n. A hypothetical boson having no charge or spin and small mass, proposed to explain the existence of certain symmetries of the strong nuclear force. [axi(al) + -on1.] International Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). : AXIH) today announces the release of a research paper regarding the corrosion resistant properties of high-load thermoplastic materials thermoplastic materials materials used in making casts for broken limbs. Malleable when warmed in hot water or heated with a hairdrier, very quick setting and very strong, e.g. Hexcelite. , written by Thomas J. Nosker, Ph.D. at Rutgers University Rutgers University, main campus at New Brunswick, N.J.; land-grant and state supported; coeducational except for Douglass College; chartered 1766 as Queen's College, opened 1771. Campuses and Facilities Rutgers maintains three campuses. , School of Engineering and Lisa Miles Jackson of Innovative Green Solutions. Entitled "Technology, Applicability, and Future of Thermoplastic Timber", the research paper details the innovative thermoplastic technology developed by scientists at Rutgers University and licensed by Axion International. The patented technologies have resulted in structural solutions such as bridges and railroad ties that are made from 100% recycled plastic, which are not only extremely strong and flexible in design, but virtually maintenance-free. The paper maintains that these high-load thermoplastic materials provide a safe choice to comply with recently enacted Federal laws, regulations and DoD Green procurement Green procurement means the procurement of products and services that have less impact on the environment than their traditional counterparts. Greener procurement incorporates environmental considerations into decisions in addition to the conventional criteria of price and quality. policies and are an ideal solution in the fight against corrosion. In fact, the thermoplastic structures in question can last more than 50 years with little or no maintenance. The research paper was presented at the US Department of Defense Corrosion Conference 2009, in Washington, DC, August 10 to 14. From the research paper: "Corrosion costs the DoD over 22 billion dollars per year while the cost to the U.S. taxpayer is closer to $300 billion. Building with materials that are going to rot and corrode cor·rode v. cor·rod·ed, cor·rod·ing, cor·rodes v.tr. 1. To destroy a metal or alloy gradually, especially by oxidation or chemical action: acid corroding metal. is a classic case of 'fighting a losing battle.'" The paper goes on to say: "DoD is interested in recycled plastic as a possible replacement for wood timbers because deteriorated timber bridges are very costly to repair. More often than not, repairs can exceed the cost of replacement. Moreover, the DoD's maintenance and repair budget is not always adequate to renovate deteriorating bridges. And, if the same materials are used, the degradation cycle associated with wood material begins again. The DoD is interested in recycled plastic as a possible replacement for wood timbers at all of its military installations." To view the full research paper, please navigate to: http://www.trilogy-capital.com/autoir/axih_autoir.html. Utilizing virtually 100% recycled plastics, AxionUs structural products have the distinct advantage of not only being environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] , but also providing its clients with building materials of superior quality and life expectancy Life Expectancy 1. The age until which a person is expected to live. 2. The remaining number of years an individual is expected to live, based on IRS issued life expectancy tables. . Current structural applications include: railroad crossties, bridge infrastructure, marine pilings and bulk heading. Developed in conjunction with scientists at Rutgers University, Axion's patented process transforms recycled consumer and industrial plastics into a myriad of structural products that are ideal replacements for last-generation materials, such as wood, steel or concrete. About Axion International Axion International is a leading structural solution provider of cost-effective alternative infrastructure and building products. The Company's "green" proprietary technologies allow for the development and manufacture of innovative structural products made from 100% recycled consumer and industrial plastics. Axion's up-cycled products are an economic and sustainable alternative to traditional building materials such as wood, steel or concrete. Developed in collaboration with scientists at Rutgers University, Axion's patented technologies allow for products that are extremely strong, durable, flexible in design, and low maintenance. For comprehensive investor relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. material, including fact sheets, research reports, interviews and video, please follow the appropriate link: Investor Relations Portal, Research Report and Overview Video. For additional information, please visit Axion's corporate website: www.axionintl.com. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains "forward-looking statements" for purposes of the Securities and Exchange Commission's "safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause Axion's actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated, including the risk factors identified in Axion's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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