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May 10, 2010 (Woodstock, CT) The High Performance Foams Division of Rogers Corporation has partnered with Bauer Hockey, the world's leading manufacturer of ice hockey equipment, to develop a revolutionary line of performance hockey equipment that pushes the current standards for protective equipment.
The innovative PORON® XRD™ Extreme Impact Protection Material will be featured in a variety of new 2010 Bauer Hockey equipment, including the BAUER 9900 Helmet that was introduced in early April.
"The BAUER 9900 is the most advanced helmet we have ever created and as the leader in the industry, we are excited to bring the next level of comfort and protection to today's hockey player," said Craig Desjardins, Category Business Director, Bauer Hockey.
A thin and flexible alternative to traditional padding, PORON XRD Protection is engineered to withstand the most extreme impacts – hit after hit. Breathable PORON XRD Technology fits like a second skin and gives athletes a wearable protection material that quickly forms a protective shell when impacted.
“Protecting athletes for multiple impacts at a variety of intensities is a major challenge for protective equipment brands and manufactures,” stated Dave Sherman, Rogers New Business Development Manager. “PORON XRD Technology is the wearable protection solution for players at all levels. Teaming up with Bauer Hockey helps to ensure that players at all levels of the game have the opportunity to experience the best in impact protection and comfort.”
Additional products featuring PORON XRD Extreme Impact Protection are scheduled to release in the coming year. For more information on PORON XRD Material and other products please visit www.poronxrd.com.
For over 40 years Rogers Corporation’s PORON® Cushioning has provided footwear, apparel, and protective equipment brands with a material that supports, protects, comforts, and most importantly, helps athletes stay in the race. PORON Cushioning products are durable yet flexible, so they will not wear or break down like other cushioning products. So, whether you need an insole that will last your next 50K or searching for a new helmet for the start of little league, look for the PORON Cushioning brand to insure you're buying the best in quality and advanced technology. www.poroncushioning.com, www.poronxrd.com
Rogers Corporation, headquartered in Rogers, CT, is a global technology leader in the development and manufacture of high performance, specialty-material-based products for a variety of applications in diverse markets including: portable communications, communications infrastructure, computer and office equipment, consumer products, ground transportation, aerospace and defense. Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in the United States (Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois and Virginia), Europe (Ghent, Belgium and Bremen, Germany) and Asia (Suzhou, China). In Asia, Rogers maintains sales offices in Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea and Singapore. Rogers has joint ventures in Japan and China with INOAC Corporation, in Taiwan with Chang Chun Plastics Co., Ltd. and in the US with Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. The world runs better with Rogers.® www.rogerscorp.com
Bauer Hockey is the world's most recognized designer, marketer and manufacturer of hockey equipment. Founded in Kitchener, Ontario in 1927, Bauer developed the first skate with a blade attached to a boot, forever changing the game of hockey. Since then, Bauer has continued to develop the most sought after products in the industry, including the widely successful Supreme and Vapor lines of products.