Elk Technologies Introduces VersaShield FC; A Robust, Non-Toxic Fire Barrier with an All-Natural Nonwoven Fabric Substrate.DALLAS Dallas, city (1990 pop. 1,006,877), seat of Dallas co., N Tex., on the Trinity River near the junction of its three forks; inc. 1871. The second largest Texas city, after Houston, and the eighth largest U.S. -- ElkCorp (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :ELK) subsidiary Elk Technologies, Inc., (Elk), introduced today VersaShield(R) FC, an all-natural nonwoven non·wo·ven adj. Made by a process not involving weaving. Used of textiles. n. Material or a fabric made by a process not involving weaving. fabric with a non-toxic fire barrier coating for use in mattresses, upholstery upholstery, general term for household fittings, hangings, curtains, cushions, and covers. It refers to stuffed, padded, and spring-cushioned furniture, such as chairs and sofas, or to the usually decorative materials and fabrics that cover them. and bedding materials Noun 1. bedding material - material used to provide a bed for animals bedding, litter material, stuff - the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; "coal is a hard black material"; "wheat is the stuff they use to make bread" . Elk's proprietary VersaShield coating formula utilizes no hazardous fire-resistant chemicals, relying instead on the product design characteristics to achieve the desired level of open flame protection. The combination of the toxic-free fire retardant fire retardant Public health A chemical used to resist combustion, which may contain polybrominated biphenyls and antimony oxide coating and the lightweight nonwoven fabric base, gives VersaShield FC the softness of cotton without the weight, an ideal solution for the mattress fill cloth area. The nonwoven fabric's softness allows it to be used near mattress sleep areas, as well as in bed clothing, but is lighter and more flexible to use than cotton. The fabric can be manufactured at wide widths to accommodate the needs of the mattress fill cloth area. The new nonwoven VersaShield FC lessens heat transfer, providing a thermal protection layer on the mattress surface limiting the potential for auto-ignition of the mattress interior. "Our nonwoven fire barrier fabric is the next generation of innovation in our VersaShield fabrics family of products," said Bob Pine, executive vice president for Elk Specialty Fabric Technologies, the company's product platform responsible for marketing the VersaShield line. "The ongoing development of new fabric solutions for our customers solidifies our commitment to the mattress industry, providing fire barrier solutions that evolve to satisfy our customers' needs. As the fire barrier fabric requirements grow in the mattress, bed clothes and upholstery businesses, Elk is dedicated to continually con·tin·u·al adj. 1. Recurring regularly or frequently: the continual need to pay the mortgage. 2. improving our technology and our fabrics to meet those needs." He continued, "We are pleased our mattress customers continue to choose Elk's safe, non-toxic barrier solution to comply with new regulations, ensuring no release of harmful toxic fumes fumes odorous gases and other volatile materials; inhalation of irritating fumes causes coughing and, if sufficiently severe, irreversible pulmonary edema. from their fire barrier choice." In addition to VersaShield FC, the company is developing another nonwoven fire barrier fabric for use in mattress borders and panels with an expected product launch Summer 2005. Elk also continues to manufacture VersaShield II, a cotton-based, all-natural fire barrier fabric solution with universal fire retardant applications throughout the mattress construction including the borders, panels and fill cloth area. The VersaShield line of fire barrier fabrics has successfully tested in dozens of different styles of mattress construction, making it one of the most thoroughly documented fire barrier solutions available today. For complete details on independent laboratory testing or further information on Elk VersaShield fire barrier technology, contact Frank Kelly, Elk Technologies director of sales, at 404-338-0639. About Elk Technologies: Elk Technologies, Inc. is a subsidiary of ElkCorp. A company-wide history of breaking industry traditions with leading-edge technologies for various industrial applications is a solid foundation for Elk as it applies its product development expertise to new markets. About ElkCorp: ElkCorp, through its subsidiaries, manufactures Elk brand premium roofing and building products (over 90% of consolidated revenue) and provides technologically advanced products and services to other industries. Each of ElkCorp's principal operating subsidiaries An operating subsidiary is a business term frequently used within the United States railroad industry. In the case of a railroad, it refers to a company that is a subsidiary but operates with its own identity and rolling stock. is a leader within its particular market. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. (NYSE:ELK). See www.elkcorp.com for more information. (C) 2005. Elk Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks, (R), and all marks, (TM), are marks pending registration of Elk Premium Building Products, Inc., an ElkCorp company. |
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