Saint-Gobain Introduces Laser Engraving For Hose Assemblies

New marking system provides clear identification and improved traceability

Bridgewater, NJ /PRNewswire/ - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics has upgraded its capabilities for identifying hose assemblies with a new state-of-the art laser engraving system. The system allows Saint-Gobain to engrave the metal crimp collar or tag of all hose assemblies, piping and components, providing customers with easy identification and traceability. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics can engrave crimp collars on hose assemblies ranging from 1/4" to 4" in size, in varying fonts and sizes. The system leaves a clear, easy-to-read mark that can be customized upon request.

"We are very excited to offer this capability to our customers," says George Carpenter, Business Development Manager for Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics. "The new system complements our SANISeal® identification system, giving us the ability to provide clearly identifiable assemblies in a variety of materials."

Laser marking provides end users with a variety of valuable information, including:

• Manufacturer's name/brand
• Hose size
• Maximum working pressure
• Serial number
• Date of manufacture
• Telephone number/website
• Logo
• Compliance information
• Service/application

For more information on our laser marking capability as well as our hose and fitting products, visit our websites: www.processsystems.saint-gobain.com and www.biopharm.saint-gobain.com.

About Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, part of the Innovative Materials Sector of Saint-Gobain, is headquartered in Aurora, Ohio, and employs 4,400 people in 15 countries. It is a world leader in high-performance plastics, including flexible tubing applications, seals, coated fabrics, foams, polymer products and bearings.

About Saint-Gobain
Based in Paris, Saint-Gobain has operations in 64 countries and employs nearly 190,000 people. Founded in 1665 to manufacture glass for the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles in Paris, Saint-Gobain remains headquartered in France and had worldwide sales of $53.2 billion in 2010. The company has 19,000 employees in more than 350 locations across the United States and Canada. For more information, visit www.saint-gobain.com and www.saint-gobain-northamerica.com.

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