Race Tech Article

15 May 2007 07:05

Surface Transforms PLC15 May 2007 Surface Transforms Plc ("Surface Transforms") Race Tech Article Set out below is a summary of an article written and recently published byWilliam Kimberley, the editor of Race Tech - the UK's principal motor sportsengineering magazine. Surface Transforms, a leader in carbon ceramic composite technology, is changingfrom an R&D company into a commercial manufacturing organisation. SURFACE TRANSFORMS is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of 'next-generation'carbon fibre reinforced ceramic composite materials (CRFCs). Its SystemST brakes can now be found on the Koenigsegg supercar - as an optionon the CCX, which was launched at last year's Geneva Show, and on the CCGTlaunched at this year's show. They are also on the Ascari A10 and a new supercarfrom Weber Sportcars. Altogether, SystemST is now fitted to more than 15different car platforms. Surface Transforms is also working in partnership with StopTech, a Californiabased U.Sleader in balanced brake upgrades for production cars andproduction-based racecars, to promote the adoption of carbon ceramic brakes onhigh-performance cars in the US market. An annual supply contract has not yetbeen signed yet both companies forecast that in the aftermarket between 50 and100 car sets will be required in the next 12 months. StopTech has placed thefirst production order and will soon be offering the SystemST ceramic brake discon selected vehicles. The full article can be found on the home page of www.surface-transforms.com Surface Transforms plcAntoni Sznerch Tel: 0151 356 2141Kevin Johnsonas@surface-transforms.com--------------------------- This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange