Hexion Collaborates with Acell and Arcitell to Launch Innovative Cladding Material at the International Builder’s Show
February 14, 2019
COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Specialty resins from Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) are being
used to launch QoraTM cladding, crafted by Arcitell, a
groundbreaking exterior panel product for the construction market that
enables improved fire, smoke and toxicity properties, reduces
installation time and costs, as well as helps address the shortage of
skilled labor.
“Hexion’s specialty resin helps to enable the manufacturing of products
that do not exist today and is core to the launch of applications and
products that were unimaginable more than a year ago,” says JP Aucoin,
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Phenolic Specialty
Resins, Hexion. “We’re excited to collaborate with Acell Industries Ltd
and Arcitell to help deliver their Qora cladding product to the market.”
“This is a great example of true collaboration, culminating in the
launch of an important industry changing solution. It really needs to be
seen,” says Aldino Albertelli, Chairman & CEO, Acell.
Qora cladding is a lightweight fiber-reinforced polymer panel that
authentically replicates traditional brick, stone and wood siding
manufactured using a new technology that integrates the latest in
material science and product design in order to simplify the building
process, deliver outstanding look and performance, and provide an answer
to construction industries’ ongoing labor concerns.
Experts from Hexion, Acell and Arcitell will be on hand at the
International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, February 19-21, 2019, to
demonstrate and discuss the science and technology behind this
innovative siding product.
Qora cladding will be available in the U.S. Southeast and Texas. Qora
panels offer unmatched simplicity and workability for builders seeking
an easier way to meet consumer demand for home elevations like brick,
stone and cedar.
“Qora cladding was born from the belief that Arcitell could produce a
cladding product without trade-offs — and our persistence to work
not-stop until that material existed,” says Jeff Adams, President and
CEO. “In collaboration with great partners like Hexion, we are doing
just that.”
For more information, visit https://www.qoracladding.com.
About Hexion
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is a global leader in thermoset
resins. Hexion Inc. serves the global wood and industrial markets
through a broad range of thermoset technologies, specialty products and
technical support for customers in a diverse range of applications and
industries. Hexion Inc. is controlled by investment funds affiliated
with Apollo Global Management, LLC. Additional information about Hexion
Inc. and its products is available at www.hexion.com.
About Acell
ACELL INDUSTRIES LTD is an Irish company (Innovation Center in Milan,
Italy) with multi-disciplinary expertise in material science, process
know-how, molding and building science. ACELL INDUSTRIES LTD is
championing a wide range of applications for its composite material
solutions within architectural and advanced composite markets.
About Arcitell
Arcitell, a joint venture between Canton, Ohio-based Belcap, Inc., a
member of the Belden family of holdings, and Acell Industries, produces
innovative exterior panels and trim for commercial and residential
exteriors. Founded in 2017 in response to the desire to commercialize
Acell technology as a cladding in North America, and Belcap’s goal to
introduce solution-oriented new products to the cladding industry,
Arcitell has developed Qora, a lightweight fiber reinforced polymer
panel that authentically replicates traditional brick, stone and wood
siding. Arcitell anticipates full commercialization of Qora in North
America by early 2019.
Contacts
Investors and Media:
Hexion
John Kompa
614-225-2223
john.kompa@hexion.com
Acell
Cameron
McConnell
416-807-7070
Cam.mcconnell@acelltec.com
Arcitell
Ben
Skoog
615-828-3535
bskoog@arcitell.com