
Vitro America and DFI reach agreement to distribute Diamon-Fusion® nanocoating at ACI Distribution West locations
SAN CLEMENTE - (BUSINESS WIRE)-January 2005-
Diamon-Fusion International, Inc. (DFI), global developer and exclusive licensor of the
Diamon-Fusion® patented nanotechnology, signed an agreement with Vitro America, subsidiary of international flat glass manufacturer
Vitro, S.A. de C.V., headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico. The agreement provides Vitro America distribution capabilities (of the
Diamon-Fusion® patented hydrophobic coating) in Western United States through its division
ACI Distribution West.
Vitro America is a US market leader in the distribution of glass and related products for the construction, furniture, and automotive glass replacement markets. Vitro America's products and services are marketed throughout the United States under seven brand names:
ACI Distribution South, ACI Distribution West, Binswanger Glass, Binswanger
Mirror, Glasscraft and
Super Sky.
ACI Distribution West is the largest full-line glass distributor in the Western United States with 20 distribution and 6 fabrication centers. ACI Distribution West fabricates tempered and insulated glass, mirrors, wardrobe doors, shower doors, Classic™ products, spandrel and Heat Mirror™ and distributes flat and auto glass, tabletops, plastics, and storefront metal.
Kirk Johnson, Director of Sales and Marketing of ACI Distribution West, reported:
"After several years of market research and development, we've determined the unmatched overall added-value of the Diamon-Fusion® coating is the best option to offer our customers, given DFI's solid track record of innovation and scientific background".
Guillermo Seta, DFI's Vice President and Executive Director of DFI Global Operations, stated:
"This agreement with Vitro America reflects our business philosophy
of aligning our technological advances with core market leaders and is
also in line with our expansion plan in the US".
DFI nanotechnology multi-functional characteristics include: water and
oil repellency (
hydrophobic and
oleophobic,), impact and scratch
resistance, protection against graffiti, dirt and stains, finger print
protection, UV stability, additional electrical insulation, protection against
calcium and sodium deposits and increased brilliance and lubricity. DFI’s
nanocoating, a patented process, works at nanoscale levels to change the
molecular composition of any silica-based surface.
Diamon-Fusion®
provides a cross
-linked, branched, and
‘capped’ coating along with
a strong and durable
covalent bond.
For more information about DFI and ACI, visit their respective websites:
www.DFInanotechnology.com and www.vitroamerica.com