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Car body protection panels made of polyolefin foam and foil by Sekisui Alveo protect the new Vauxhall Astra

Lucerne, 6th October 2009 – Starting in September vehicle cover panels made from Sekisui Alveos polyolefin foam and hard PP sheet have been protecting the new Vauxhall Astra in the British production plant. These Car Body Protection Panels prevent minor damage that can occur on the vehicle assembly line. The protection panel is made from a foil-foam laminate: The highly resistant foil reliably withstands heavy impact without being punctured, while the polyolefin foam Alveolit additionally absorbs energy. The various cover panels are made by AER Stafford precisely to the specified contours. Unique fixing points ensuring they cannot slip. This method ensures optimal protection of the exterior paintwork or sensitive interior surfaces from heavy or sharp-edged tools. The car body protection panels are reusable and are currently used by other automobile manufacturers.