Press release article from our research archive:

Boeing Names Toray Industries, Inc. to 7E7 Team.

The Boeing Company has selected Toray Industries, Inc., to provide TORAYCA(R) prepreg composites for use in the primary structural areas of the all-new Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner.

"Composites offer us a variety of advantages including better durability, reduced maintenance requirements and increased potential for future developments," said Mike Bair, senior vice president -- 7E7 Program. "Toray's composites will make the 7E7 light, strong, and extremely reliable."

The composite prepreg material, a combination of high-strength carbon fiber and toughened epoxy resin, has proven performance on 777 structural applications such as the empennage and floor beams. The ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

See all results. Or, try our Advanced Search.

Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 60 million articles! Access over 3,500 publications with a FREE trial!