Date
08/04/2011
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The High Performance Foams Division of Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG), located in Chicago, Illinois, has been awarded a Silver Performance Excellence Award for 2010 by Boeing. The Boeing Performance Excellence Award is given to Boeing suppliers for superior supplier performance over a year's time. In conveying the award announcement to Rogers Corporation, John Lapinski, Jr., of the Boeing Performance Excellence Award Team, stated that "Performance excellence is fundamental to the success of both our companies. Boeing extends its sincere congratulations to the employees of Rogers for demonstrating their dedication to the high performance standards necessary to meet customer expectations and remain competitive in the global economy." "Boeing is a key strategic partner of Rogers Corporation in the global aerospace market," commented Varun Mathur, General Manager of the High Performance Foams Division, "and we look forward to being a part of Boeing's success in the future." The High Performance Foams Division manufactures BISCO® Silicone foams for use in many major markets such as aircraft and mass transit systems. BISCO Silicones offer superior flame, smoke & toxicity (FST) resistance and performance over an extreme range of temperatures for applications such as sealing, cushioning, and vibration/noise control. In addition, BISCO Silicones demonstrate excellent low compression set and stress relaxation properties. BISCO Silicones are available in cellular and solid forms and also as specialty materials. About Rogers Corporation Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) is a global technology leader in specialty materials and components that enable high performance and reliability of consumer electronics, power electronics, mass transit, clean technology, and telecommunications infrastructure. With more than 179 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, Rogers provides product designers with solutions to their most demanding challenges. Rogers' products include advanced circuit materials for high-speed digital, power amplifiers, antenna and radar systems; power electronics for high-voltage rail traction, hybrid-electric vehicles, wind and solar power conversion; and high performance foams for sealing and energy management in smart phones, aircraft and rail interiors, automobiles and apparel; and other advanced materials for diverse markets including defense, consumer products, and computers. Headquartered in Connecticut (USA), Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, Belgium, China, Germany and South Korea, with joint ventures and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.rogerscorp.com
