Mr. Andrew Milner

Commenting on the positive response from the automotive industry following the launch of Neotec, Andrew Milner, product manager, Corus Strip Products UK said: "We are delighted to have won the contract although we are not surprised by the demand for environmentally-friendly fuel tanks.Proton is another example of a vehicle manufacture, which has recognised the manufacturing and environmental benefits that Neotec has to offer."

Mr Milner continued: "Neotec properties allow it to be formed into complex shapes using conventional stamping and welding processes.

Andrew Milner, business manager, Corus Colors said: "Not only is the steel lead-free and impervious to evaporative fuel emissions, but the coating also protects against internal fuel corrosion as well as external environmental corrosion.

Andrew Milner, business manager at Corus's Cookley works comments: 'Neotec represents several years of intensive research and development work by Corus and has been specifically designed to help vehicle manufacturers develop emission-free fuel tanks that meet not only future environmental legislation but also tough new European recycling targets.

Andrew Milner, business manager, Corus Colors said: 'Neotec represents several years of intensive research and development work by Corus.Already, we have received a very positive response from the industry and Neotec is now being used by MG Rover Group in its Rover 25 & 45 and MG ZR & ZS models and other OEM's are currently evaluating the product.'

Mr Milner continued: 'Not only is the steel lead-free and impervious to evaporative fuel emissions, but the coating also protects against internal fuel corrosion as well as external environmental corrosion.Neotec can be formed into complex shapes using conventional stamping and welding processes.With the latest hydroforming techniques significant design flexibility can be achieved.
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Mr Milner concluded: 'By working with Corus, vehicle manufacturers not only benefit from our extensive materials knowledge but can also utilise our Automotive Engineering group, based in Coventry, which offers carmakers extensive support in optimising the design of fuel tanks thereby helping to reduce development time and costs.'

Commenting on the positive response from the automotive industry following the recent launch of Neotec, Andrew Milner, business manager, Corus Colors said: 'Naturally we are delighted to have won the contract; but we are not surprised by the demand for environmentally friendly fuel tanks. Ford has recognised that Neotec is an innovative material that offers a cost-effective solution that will help it to meet ELV targets whilst maintaining the same high safety and quality standards.

Mr Milner continued: 'Neotec properties allow it to be formed into complex shapes using conventional stamping and welding processes. Additional design flexibility can be achieved using the latest hydroforming techniques, making Neotec suitable for models such as the Ford Ka and StreetKa.

Commenting on the positive response from the automotive industry following the launch of Neotec, Andrew Milner, product manager, Corus Strip Products UK said: "We are delighted to have won the contract although we are not surprised by the demand for environmentally-friendly fuel tanks.  Proton is another example of a vehicle manufacture, which has recognised the manufacturing and environmental benefits that Neotec has to offer."

Mr Milner continued: "Neotec properties allow it to be formed into complex shapes using conventional stamping and welding processes.  Additional design flexibility can be achieved using the latest hydroforming techniques, making Neotec suitable for niche to high volume production models." 

Andrew Milner, business manager, Corus Colors said: 'Neotec represents several years of intensive research and development work by Corus.Already, we have received a very positive response from the industry and Neotec is now being used by MG Rover Group in its Rover 25 & 45 and MG ZR & ZS models and other OEM's are currently evaluating the product.'

Mr Milner continued: 'Not only is the steel lead-free and impervious to evaporative fuel emissions, but the coating also protects against internal fuel corrosion as well as external environmental corrosion.Neotec can be formed into complex shapes using conventional stamping and welding processes.With the latest hydroforming techniques significant design flexibility can be achieved.Compared with plastic fuel tanks, Neotec offers carmakers cost-down opportunities.'

Neotec is a hot-dip tin-zinc alloy coated steel available in both coil and sheet.

It has undergone an extensive and rigorous test programme to make sure that the product is durable when exposed to road conditions such as salt spray and water.Neotec stands up well to corrosion, has been shown to have an expected service life of 15 years and is compatible with all types of fuel.
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Mr Milner concluded: 'By working with Corus, vehicle manufacturers not only benefit from our extensive materials knowledge but can also utilise our Automotive Engineering group, based in Coventry, which offers carmakers extensive support in optimising the design of fuel tanks thereby helping to reduce development time and costs.'

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Andrew Milner, business manager, Corus Colors said: 'Neotec represents several years of intensive research and development work by Corus.Already, we have received a very positive response from the industry and Neotec is now being used by MG Rover Group in its Rover 25 & 45 and MG ZR & ZS models and other OEM's are currently evaluating the product.'

Mr Milner continued: 'Not only is the steel lead-free and impervious to evaporative fuel emissions, but the coating also protects against internal fuel corrosion as well as external environmental corrosion.Neotec can be formed into complex shapes using conventional stamping and welding processes.With the latest hydroforming techniques significant design flexibility can be achieved.
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Mr Milner concluded: 'By working with Corus, vehicle manufacturers not only benefit from our extensive materials knowledge but can also utilise our Automotive Engineering group, based in Coventry, which offers carmakers extensive support in optimising the design of fuel tanks thereby helping to reduce development time and costs.'

'Naturally we are delighted to have won the contract; but we are not surprised by the demand for environmentally friendly fuel tanks,' Andrew Milner of Corus, the developers of the steel, commented.