Cytec Joins IMAST Research Consortium
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Cytec Joins IMAST Research Consortium
Will Collaborate with Customers and Academia to Advance Composite Material
Technology
Woodland Park, New Jersey, April 29, 2011 - Cytec Industries Inc. (NYSE:CYT)
announced today that its Engineered Materials business has joined IMAST, a
Technology cluster located in Italy. IMAST enables collaboration between
researchers and engineers of member companies and universities to develop
polymer and composite material solutions. Through participation, Cytec will help
direct innovation and advance industry knowledge of composite materials and
processes.
The goal of IMAST is to enhance the research capabilities and competitiveness of
Campania and southern Italy. By teaming with global corporations and academic
institutions IMAST develops novel technologies and local talent and expertise in
the area of advanced materials. Professor Gino Nicolais, President of IMAST
said, '' Cytec's entry into the structure is an important international
recognition for IMAST and strengthens the system by completing the composites
value chain.''
Participation in the consortium supports Cytec's innovation and growth
strategies. "Cytec's decision to join IMAST highlights our desire to partner
with top technology providers around the world to drive innovation," said
Carmelo Lo Faro, Engineered Materials Vice President of Technology. "IMAST
represents an excellent example of collaboration between industry and research
institutions and our participation will support our technology and talent
acquisition roadmaps."
As a full member of this consortium Cytec will help direct collaborative
projects related to product development and applications engineering research
focused on advanced composites materials and structures. IMAST has many members
across industry and academia including The Boeing Company, Alenia Aeronautica ,
MBDA, the Fiat Research Centre and the University of Naples. Additional
information about IMAST is available at www.imast.biz.
About Cytec Engineered Materials
Cytec Engineered Materials is a global provider of technologically advanced
materials that make it possible for designers and engineers for aerospace, high-
performance industrial and other extreme-demand environments to anticipate their
time, performance and quality requirements. Cytec Engineered Materials is
headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., U.S.A and has operations, R&D and technical
service facilities throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia.
Corporate Profile
Cytec's vision is to deliver specialty chemical and material technologies beyond
our customers' imagination. Our focus on innovation, advanced technology and
application expertise enables us to develop, manufacture and sell products that
change the way our customers do business. Our pioneering products perform
specific and important functions for our customers, enabling them to offer
innovative solutions to the industries that they serve. Our products serve a
diverse range of end markets including aerospace composites, structural
adhesives, automotive and industrial coatings, electronics, inks, mining and
plastics.
Contacts:
Lisa Mowatt, Engineered Materials Media Relations
Lisa.Mowatt(at)cytec.com
480-730-2315
Jodi Allen, Investor Relations
Jodi.Allen(at)cytec.com
973-357-3283
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