Product Stories

Giving wings to aviation in China

"Welcome on board of the C919 from Beijing to Shanghai,"or something like that, will the captain say in greeting his passengers from the cockpit of the Chinese C919 passenger jet, some time in the year 2016. Flying on board, too, is a true lightweight from Evonik: ROHACELL^® rigid foam. This material helps Chinese aviation soar higher, thanks to reduced weight and lower CO₂emissions.more

Cross-Country Skiing Made Easy

Cross-country skiing goes back a long way, yet is attracting new followers. The high-tech systems by Madshus and Evonik are making believers of beginners.more

Earning the Yellow Jersey Made Easy

High-tech and craftsmanship made in Germany: Why a bicycle manufacturer near Lake Constance relies on ROHACELL^® for its wheel rims to help it sprint into the top-ranking in the world of professional cycling. A case in point: Team MILRAM at the Tour de France 2009.more

Skis for Champions

Star biathletes taking top honors in a race do not owe their success to chance; it is the result of submitting to rigorous and disciplined training, daily physical and mental condition, and choosing the ultimate in equipment.more

ROHACELL® in Helicopter Rotor Blades for a Reliable Lift-Off

The Bavarian Red Cross reports that a 27-year-old woman and her four-year-old son from Bad Reichenhall were rescued after dark on a Sunday evening in the Latten Mountains, thanks to a masterly display of flying skills by the helicopter pilot and the professionalism of the mountain patrol.more