Femoglas ® is about to begin operations at its new manufacturing plant, located in Los Libertadores in Quilicura. The new facilities encompass a total area of ​​47.000m² of which approximately 12.000m² is dedicated to warehouses, offices and service areas. Additionally, the facility features green areas and recreational spaces aimed at promoting staff well-being. The plant and facilities are highly modern, reflecting the  position of Femoglas ® as a global leader in its field. This new expansion is critical to the growth objectives of Femoglas ® and is essential to servicing increasing customer demands for its products.

Femoglas ® will be present again in one of the major fairs in the world for mining sector Expomin Chile, a meeting that takes place every two years. Our presence is intended to present the benefits and multiple applications of FRP for the industry and the wide range of products and solutions that can be achieved with this materiality. Femoglas ® have the presence of a group of professionals who carefully answer allquestions and concerns to the visitors of our stand. We invite all our customers at Hall 1, Stand 31.
Expomin 2012 from 9 to April 13 at Espacio Riesco.

More information: http://www.expomin.cl/

Continuously striving to provide innovative solutions, Femoglas ® launches its new line of polycarbonate alveolar profiles. This new product line utilizes the most up-to-date technology available and positions Femoglas ® at the forefront of its field in offering solutions in translucent roofing applications that complement the existing Femoglas ® corrugated polycarbonate  and fiberglass product lines.

In its constant quest to provide new solutions to the market, Femoglas ® is launching a new line of railings and trellises for use in the property sector. In coastal areas traditional metal lattices used in buildings and dwellings  rapidly deteriorate due to corrosion. FEMOGLAS ® provides its customers the solution to this problem by utilizing the corrosion-resistant material FRP in its products. Thus, FEMOGLAS ® supplies the optimal solution in its new line of railings and trellises that are safe, long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing. In just over one month of its launch Femoglas ® has provided product to over 12 projects.

Recently, as part of its regional strategy to expand into other markets, Femoglas ® has formed a strategic alliance with the company Fibratore SA, the  local representative in the Colombian market.

Fibratore Inc. capital is a Colombian company with over 30 years experience in the manufacture of fiber reinforced plastic (FRP). The targeted market focuses on the industrial manufacture of tanks, pipes, chimneys, poles and equipment. These product lines will be complemented by the wide range of solutions offered by Femoglas ®. This strategic alliance is key to further strengthening the position of Femoglas ® in the Latin American market.

Within the next months, Femoglas get ready to obtain a fourth machine of continuous laminate, which increased the production. This is aligned to a growth policy that has the company for the next years.

At the moment marketing area is working in the new version of the Femoglas product catalogue, count on the complete product range, engineering specifications and recommendations of installation.

Polycarbonate Panels offer a great protection against storms and hurricanes. Since, these panels present an enormous power of endurance to strong winds, hail and extreme weather conditions; they are perfect for tropical zones of the United States, Mexico and Central America, where hurricanes commonly happen.

These panels are designed to provide a secure defense for windows and doors, ensuring the safety of inside elements.

This product has been examined under an intensive and meticulous endurance test program, where it has proved to be very strong against high air pressures and hard impacts.

Femoglas manufactures all kind of polycarbonate panels (PV4 and DP5 types), barriers against hurricanes and some other translucent roofs.

Executives of Femoglas joined to the national campaign to help victims of the earthquake that stroke Chile the past month of February. They made a contribution by helping more than 100 families from the outskirts of cities such Bucalemu, Boyeruca, Llico, Vichuquén, San Pedro de Alcántara and Santa Cruz, all of them located in the sixth and seventh regions.

The help consisted in delivering boxes with groceries and personal care products to families located in outlying zones, where help hardly had arrived. The executives had the opportunity to share with the families, which created a very emotive and special bond. They also cooperated with Military Forces and Red Cross in some activities in order to assist the families and bring some relief after the devastating tragedy.

Femoglas is once again present and committed to cooperate and help social causes that affect Chile.

In September 2010, Femoglas will own an industrial complex of over 47,000 mts2, where a modern building will be erected. 6, 8 millions will be invested in the project. According to the president of the company, Mr. Fernando Moreno C., the brand new building will have 10,000 mts2 and its structure is designed to be part of the environment.

The construction will have state of the art technology and add new jobs, to its current staff of 170 employees. This will be located in Los Libertadores area in the town of Quilicura.

52 years providing national and international markets with reinforced plastics, makes Femoglas the world leading composite company. Among its clients, are found important retail, mine and industrial companies.