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Kuraray America, Inc., producers of Vectran LCP fiber have developed Vectran® EX designed for higher temperature applications. Vectran® EX retains more tenacity than p-aramid fibers at elevated service temperatures. Also new from Kuraray is an advanced finish technology designed to further enhance abrasion performance of Vectran® fibers. "We are excited to bring these developments to the high performance fiber world" states Patrick Coffey, Market Development Manager for the Vectran business. "Our customers asked for these improvements and we are pleased to deliver Vectran® EX and our new finish technology as solutions".