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Durakon's paint-film going on Lucernes
Source:The Flint Journal www.mlive.com
Written by By James M. Miller
MAYFIELD TWP. - Durakon Industries is using its paint-film technology to finish rocker panels for the new Buick Lucerne.
It's the first high-volume production for the company's paint-film, which is a way to apply color to parts without painting.
The color is in sheets of film, and is bonded to plastic parts in a process developed by Durakon. Since it does not use spray paint, the process does not require the environmental controls needed for a painting system
The company has applied the film to parts for the Chevrolet SSR, Saab 9-7 and other vehicles, but the Lucerne is the first high-volume vehicle to use it.
Durakon expects to produce 250,000 rocker panels annually for General Motors, in 12 colors.
The company also produces pickup bed liners, cargo covers and storage boxes.
Its headquarters are in Mayfield Township, near Lapeer.
Blazin's Note: This technology could make cars cheaper and the process of building them more environmentally friendly. I think it's pretty cool and I do remember hearing about this stuff while working at GM. It'll be intresting to see how it works out and if it catches on with other companies.
More information on Durakon can be found at http://www.durakon.com/go.aspx
Source:The Flint Journal www.mlive.com
Written by By James M. Miller
MAYFIELD TWP. - Durakon Industries is using its paint-film technology to finish rocker panels for the new Buick Lucerne.
It's the first high-volume production for the company's paint-film, which is a way to apply color to parts without painting.
The color is in sheets of film, and is bonded to plastic parts in a process developed by Durakon. Since it does not use spray paint, the process does not require the environmental controls needed for a painting system
The company has applied the film to parts for the Chevrolet SSR, Saab 9-7 and other vehicles, but the Lucerne is the first high-volume vehicle to use it.
Durakon expects to produce 250,000 rocker panels annually for General Motors, in 12 colors.
The company also produces pickup bed liners, cargo covers and storage boxes.
Its headquarters are in Mayfield Township, near Lapeer.
Blazin's Note: This technology could make cars cheaper and the process of building them more environmentally friendly. I think it's pretty cool and I do remember hearing about this stuff while working at GM. It'll be intresting to see how it works out and if it catches on with other companies.
More information on Durakon can be found at http://www.durakon.com/go.aspx
