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American Glass Products Roof Lightens and Darkens DiMora Motorcar's$2 Million Automobile World's most technologically advanced sport luxury sedan willinclude AGP's Vario Plus-Sky, the latest innovation of the world'smarket leader in state-of-the-art security and technology glass. Source: American Glass Products
10/8/2008 Knoxville, Tennessee – American Glass Products and DiMoraMotorcar, two highly innovative companies focused on exceedingcustomer and market expectations, have formed a strategictechnology partnership. Building on its world leadership inautomotive security and technology glass, AGP will provide VarioPlus-Sky glass for the roof of the Natalia SLS 2 sport luxurysedan. For the first time ever, passengers will be able to changethe roof from completely opaque to highly transparent, or any pointin between. AGP Vario Plus-Sky is a unique and revolutionary technology whichallows you to adjust the transparency of a window, switching asrequired from a completely dark glass to a highly transparent one.This is possible with the simple touch of a button, to choose iftotal privacy is desired or if transparency is preferred, to beable to see and be seen. AGP Vario Plus-Sky is a laminated safety glass system with AGP NanoTechnology. A layer of tiny particles--mostly crystals andpolymers--is trapped between two other layers. These particlesreceive an electric impulse that results in the re-orientation ofthis emulsion to generate a see-through surface or a dark one whenno pulse is present. While designing the Natalia SLS 2, Alfred DiMora had ambitiousplans for a roof that was primarily glass, with separate sunroofsfor front and rear passengers and glass with variable transparency.He knew that this was a difficult challenge that had not been donebefore. After discussing his requirements with many automotive glasscompanies, DiMora found that AGP Vario Plus-Sky was the right glassto use and the AGP engineering staff was first rate. Working withthe DiMora design team, they produced the right solution for theNatalia, and AGP became an important Technology Partner for DiMoraMotorcar. "AGP is a tremendous company to work with," said DiMora."At every step of the design process, the range oftechnologies that they can build into specialized glazing enabledthem to meet or exceed all of our specifications. We are proud tobe the first manufacturer to incorporate Vario Plus-Sky into aproduction automobile." In addition to its unequalled shading capabilities, AGP VarioPlus-Sky offers exceptional safety and security benefits, and itsignificantly reduces the amount of heat passing through the windowinto the vehicle cabin or other interior space. AGP Vario Plus-Skyalso blocks more than 99% of harmful ultraviolet (UV) light. AGP's Business Development Manager, Norman Peña, commentedon the importance of this strategic alliance. "AGP has alwaysbeen a leader in innovation in automotive glazing, including in ourglasses the latest technologies in functionality, safety, lightweight, and protection. Now, AGP Vario Plus-Sky delivers to theNatalia SLS 2 the type of glazing a luxury automobile of this kinddeserves. Not only does it provide the latest light control optionavailable, but also the beautiful, stylish ambiance that the ownerof such a magnificent sedan demands." About American Glass Products Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, American Glass ProductsCompany is dedicated to the production of high technology glass fora wide range of applications. During the last 40 years AGP hasbecome one of the largest specialty glazing manufacturers in theworld, thanks to different factors: (i) The well-known quality ofour glasses: We are highly committed in the search of theexcellence in durability, optics, and the most reliableperformance. (ii) State-of-the-art technology: Both our process andour products implement the latest improvements in glass productiontechnology. (iii) Our global presence: We are located all aroundthe world, allowing us a direct interaction with our customers andimmediate customer service. (iv) Excellence in service: Werecognize that our customer service has a strong impact in yourproduction reliability, quality and customer satisfaction. (v) Ourvalue: We are committed to give the highest value at a reasonablecost. (vi) The large number of models and technologies available:We have a set of glasses for almost any vehicle model. For moreinformation, please visit www.agpglass.com. About DiMora Motorcar Based in Palm Springs, California, DiMora Motorcar craftsautomobiles designed to exceed expectations for safety,performance, technology, ecology, beauty, comfort, and luxury. Weare the first to reveal the design, production, and testing of ourautomobiles via the Internet so that people around the world canlearn about--and participate in--the process. The founder, CEO, and driving force behind DiMora Motorcar, AlfredJ. DiMora, produced two of America's finest luxury automobiles, theClenet (as owner) and the Sceptre (as co-founder). When PresidentReagan declared 1986 the Centennial Year of the Gasoline-PoweredAutomobile, Mr. DiMora's Clenet was selected as the OfficialCentennial Car. As a result, he and the Clenet were honored at theAutomotive Hall of Fame in Michigan. He also founded StarbridgeSystems, Inc., where he developed the FPGA supercomputer. Using histechnological and automotive backgrounds, Alfred DiMora blends thetwo worlds together to create this new experience in automotivehistory, the Natalia SLS 2. For more information about our productsand how your company can become a Technology Partner of DiMoraMotorcar, please visit www.dimoramotorcar.com. Click here for more information