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French Technology Press Office Ref #:  Z026
Contact: Kimberly Elsham
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CTI’S HIGH-PERFORMANCE PARTICULATE FILTERS
Coming to SAE 2009 in Detroit, April 20 to 23, DieselFrance booth 631

Chicago, March 19, 2009 (word count: 194)

With nearly a decade of experience, CTI has developed with IFP (www.ifp.com) a patented SiC composite particulate filter which shows:
- Excellent filtration efficiency to target Euro 5 and 6 emission limits
- High thermal conductivity leading to a very efficient and complete regeneration
- Very good mechanical performance, similar to “the best in class” available on the market
- Outstanding chemical resistance to acids and ash
-  High durability even after harsh ageing treatments
- Good adhesion to washcoat formulation proposed by catalyst manufacturers.

CERAMIQUES TECHNIQUES ET INDUSTRIELLES (CTI)
Jean-Pierre Joulin or François Garcia
382, avenue de Moulinas
30340 SALINDRES
France
Tel: +33 (0)4 66 85 88 70
Fax: +33 (0)4 66 85 70 09
E-mail: jpjoulin@ctisa.fr or francois.garcia@ctisa.fr
Web: www.ctisa.fr

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FRENCH TECHNOLOGY PRESS OFFICE
205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3740
Chicago, IL 60601
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