Corning Introduces Next-Generation Cordierite Filter for Light-Duty Diesel Vehicles

Corning Introduces Next-Generation Cordierite Filter for Light-Duty Diesel Vehicles

April 28, 2006

Advanced Particulate Filter Provides Lasting Durability And High-Performance

    CORNING, N.Y. April 28 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Corning
Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) announced today that it will begin
supplying a new, advanced cordierite diesel particulate
filter to light-duty diesel vehicle manufacturers. 
Compared to traditional cordierite, Corning's monolithic
DuraTrap(R) AC filters offer low-pressure drop to help
reduce fuel consumption and increase the power rating. 
They also offer improved thermal durability and
high-filtration efficiency.   

    DuraTrap AC filters are targeted to be the first
cordierite filters used in large-scale for diesel passenger
cars.  They are optimized for use in light-duty diesel
vehicles that have new and advanced regeneration systems.

    "With more than thirty years of experience working
with cordierite and a deep understanding of emissions
control technology, we were able to develop an advanced
cordierite filter that, we believe, has unique properties
and performance capabilities for the light-duty diesel
market," said Thomas R. Hinman, vice president and
general manager, Diesel Technologies.  "The early
response from global diesel auto manufacturers on our new
DuraTrap AC filter has been extremely positive and we are
continuing to collaborate with our customers regarding
future applications for this product."  

    DuraTrap AC filters offer a unique performance
combination of relatively high-soot-mass limit with a
low-pressure drop, compared to traditional cordierite.  The
filter's low-pressure drop allows for integrated
functionality in catalyzed-soot filter applications.  In
addition, the new filter offers outstanding thermal
characteristics and a wide operating window.  DuraTrap AC's
high-filtration efficiency will help light-duty auto makers
to meet the increasingly stringent Euro V emissions
regulations.

    Corning will begin manufacturing and supplying DuraTrap
AC filters in the first half of 2007.  This is the second
filter for light-duty diesel applications that Corning has
launched.  In 2005, Corning introduced DuraTrap(R) AT
filters, which are being used by leading auto makers for
light-duty diesel applications as an effective alternative
to systems designed for silicon carbide.

    Corning invented an economical, high-performance
cellular ceramic substrate in the early 1970s that is now
the standard for catalytic converters worldwide.  In 1978,
Corning developed the cellular ceramic particulate filter
to remove soot from diesel emissions.

    About Corning Incorporated

    Corning Incorporated ( http://www.corning.com ) is a
diversified technology company that concentrates its
efforts on high-impact growth opportunities.  Corning
combines its expertise in specialty glass, ceramic
materials, polymers and the manipulation of the properties
of light, with strong process and manufacturing
capabilities to develop, engineer and commercialize
significant innovative products for the telecommunications,
flat panel display, environmental, semiconductor, and life
sciences industries.

    Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

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that involve a variety of business risks and other
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially.  These risks and uncertainties include the
possibility of changes or fluctuations in global economic
and political conditions; tariffs, import duties and
currency fluctuations; product demand and industry
capacity; competitive products and pricing; manufacturing
efficiencies; cost reductions; availability and costs of
critical components and materials; new product development
and commercialization; order activity and demand from major
customers; capital spending by larger customers in the
liquid crystal display industry and other businesses;
changes in the mix of sales between premium and non-premium
products; facility expansions and new plant start-up costs;
possible disruption in commercial activities due to
terrorist activity, armed conflict, political instability
or major health concerns; ability to obtain financing and
capital on commercially reasonable terms; adequacy and
availability of insurance; capital resource and cash flow
activities; capital spending; equity company activities;
interest costs; acquisition and divestiture activities; the
level of excess or obsolete inventory; the rate of
technology change; the ability to enforce patents; product
and components performance issues; changes in key
personnel; stock price fluctuations; and adverse litigation
or regulatory developments.  These and other risk factors
are identified in Corning's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.  Forward-looking statements speak only
as of the day that they are made, and Corning undertakes no
obligation to update them in light of new information or
future events.

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