2009 - Jaarverslag
2009 - Jaarverslag
2009 - Jaarverslag
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Corporate communicationIn October <strong>2009</strong> the Solar Team Twentecompeted for first place in the WorldSolar Challenge through Australia. Thiswas the third time in succession theyhad done so and in this venture theywere sponsored in kind by TenCate. Thestudent team from the Universities ofTwente and Saxion drove from Darwinto Adelaide on solar energy – covering adistance of 3010 kilometres.TenCate Advanced Compositessupplied a number of TenCate Cetex ®composites for the solar car. In additionto thermoplastic glass- and carbonreinforcedlaminates, these werehigh-end thermoplastic honeycombmaterials for parts of the lightweightsandwich structure.TenCate Protective Fabrics equipedthe whole team with heat- and fireresistantoveralls, made of durable andlightweight TenCate Tecashield ®aramid fabric.TenCate Outdoor Fabrics provideda garage tent and canvas for thejourney. Tent manufacturer KarstenTenten equipped the team with fireresistant,inflatable tents to sleep inand a toilet tent, both made of TenCateCampshield canvas.Connected to society