As a part of continued efforts to develop environmental
friendly process and as a part of its eco-imagination
portfolio GE introduced two significant polymers
under the brand names of Valox iQ & Xenoy
iQ. These new polymers were developed as a result
of a successful two-year initiative at GE Plastics
that examined the company's manufacturing processes
to redefine how its products can be made to
be cleaner and more environmentally responsible
than traditional materials.
Valox iQ and Xenoy iQ resins offer excellent
performance and are created with polybutylene
terephthalate (PBT) based polymers derived from
85% post-consumer plastic waste. They consume
less energy and yield less carbon dioxide
(CO 2) in their manufacturing than traditional
resins. The proprietary manufacturing process
for these materials does not involve recycling,
but rather, a novel way to regenerate and upgrade
synthetic solid waste. The process also helps
conserve non-renewable fuel resources while
lowering CO2 released into the environment.
In demanding automotive applications such as
connectors, lighting bezels, energy absorbers,
and body panels, Valox iQ and Xenoy iQ resins
give a competitive advantage by offering