Product category:
Personal protective equipment (PPE), devices
News Release from: DuPont
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 June 2007
Ensuring quality of heat protective
garments
DuPont is announcing NOMEX manufacturing partner network.
DuPont, manufacturer of flame resistant fibre NOMEX, is establishing a NOMEX Quality Partner (NQP) network in Europe Together with DuPont, a select number of spinners, fabric and garment producers will form closer product development and marketing links to deliver high performance heat and flame protective garments for use in Europe
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 4 May 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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NOMEX has set the standard in heat and flame protective apparel since its launch in 1967 and emergency services and workers in hazardous industries in over 80 countries around the world now benefit from its superior quality and continuous innovation.
According to Veronique Bernat, EMEA NOMEX Industrial Marketing Manager, "Western Europe leads the world in many aspects of health and safety and this is reflected in both legislation and user expectations".
"It's a challenging but potentially profitable growth opportunity for high quality products that combine outstanding performance with value".
As markets become more demanding, the close alignment of supply chain resources is increasingly important to competitive success.
DuPont expects the NOMEX Quality Partner network to include between thirty and forty suppliers who share its commitment to quality and service, and that its development will get the benefits of innovation to the marketplace in efficient, cost-effective ways." "Our partners have long-standing relationships with European end users and detailed knowledge of their needs", says Veronique Bernat".
"We bring a global perspective and unique competence in high-tech fibre science".
"The NQP approach will enable us to jointly anticipate and meet future market challenges with speed and insight".
NQP partners will have privileged access to NOMEX fibre innovation and DuPont's technical expertise and its state-of-the art product testing facilities, including the unique THERMO-MAN and ARC-MAN instruments that enable the quality and performance of finished garments to be precisely monitored.
Garments that meet DuPont performance standards will be identified by the NPQ Seal on new NOMEX labels.
These indicate not only that the fabric used in construction meets or exceeds international standards for heat and flame protection, but also that the finished product has been extensively tested so buyers can be confident about superior performance in use.
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