Innovative Molding Technolgies

Press Release

5th April 2017

RocTool technologies recognized at JEC World 2017 Record cycle time: "Hybrid" 14 inch computer A-cover production combining composite & plastics in one machine and under 60 seconds

RocTool (Alternext - FR0010523167 - ALROC), specialists in heating and cooling technologies for plastic and composites, presented their latest innovation at JEC World 2017, the world trade show for the composite industry, which took place in Paris from the 14thto 16thMarch 2017.

This year's trade show was a success with many visitors to the RocTool stand. They had the opportunity to present, a LIVE demonstration directly on their stand, producing carbon laptop parts using their unique IDH - Induction Dual Heating system, combining composites and plastics. Therefore in 60 seconds and in one machine, RocTool has demonstrated its ability to produce a ready to use computer A-cover.

"We were very proud to present our live demonstration of carbon parts for laptop computers. RocTool's rapid molding process offers excellent composite surface quality and provides manufacturers a high production rate with optimized production costs. Ensuring a stylish design and maximum resistance of the manufactured part" Matt Boulanger, CEO commented.

JEC World is an unmissable, annual event which brings together the global composites industry connecting different sectors, such as aerospace, construction, automotive, transport, along with companies developing new materials, processes and composite solutions.

Photo: Laptop cover produced on RocTool's stand during JEC World 2017.

Next publication: Annuals results 2016: April 2017 About RocTool: Created in 2000, RocTool is a Technology & Manufacturing solutions provider offering engineering services and systems for injection and compression molding. Its R&D team is constantly adapting its induction technologies to more materials, in order to draw benefits such as reduced cycle times, surface quality, lightweighting, product performance, and overall cost reductions. RocTool's latest technology: IDH - Induction Dual Heating, is a leading Heat &Cool process combining composites with overmolded plastic features, which targets major brands in innovative industries, e.g. automotive, aerospace, consumer products, and electronics. RocTool technologies are already in production, in particular HD Plastics™ capabilities for plastic molding and Light Induction Tooling™ for composite parts.

RocTool is listed on Alternext. Its headquarters and R&D center is situated at Le Bourget du Lac (France). RocTool also has offices and platforms in North America, Japan, Taiwan, and Germany. For more information, visit www.roctool.com.

Press contacts RocTool Investor Relations: NewCap - Emmanuel Huynh / Valentine Brouchot Tel: +33 1 44 71 94 91

Email:roctool@newcap.fr Email :roctool@newcap.eu

www.roctool.com& www.hdplastics.com

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