Raven Industries Announces Addition to Reinforced

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., March 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Raven Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAVN ) today announced that its Engineered Films division, an innovative manufacturer of polymer film and sheeting, has introduced a new series in their signature DURA-SKRIM® reinforced product line. The new DURA-SKRIM “N” product family includes: N-Series, a scrim-reinforced polyethylene; NT-Series, a scrim-reinforced textured polyethylene featuring exclusive Raven GeoGrip™ texture; and NQ-Series, a scrim-reinforced polypropylene.

DURA-SKRIM N, NT and NQ-Series are flexible reinforced geomembranes designed to provide unmatched performance and durability for the most challenging projects. These geomembranes are reinforced with a closely knit 9x9 polyester, 1000 denier scrim to provide exceptional toughness and reliability. The “N” product line is formulated to be highly stabilized for excellent protection in long-term exposed environmental applications. Raven will introduce the DURA-SKRIM “N” product line at the 2017 Geotechnical Frontiers show from March 12 – 15, 2017 in Orlando, Fla.

The complete DURA-SKRIM product line includes six individual product families of unique reinforced geomembranes that are specifically engineered to meet targeted application requirements throughout the geosynthetic industry. DURA-SKRIM N, NT and NQ-Series products were designed to meet the physical property values of select GRI-GM standard specifications, as written by the Geosynthetic Institute, and are certified under the NSF/ANSI Standard 61, Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects.

“We have sold our flagship DURA-SKRIM product lines for nearly 30 years with a solid reputation of strong performance, and the new ‘N’ products are no exception,” stated Stacy Coffin, Director of Business Development for Raven Engineered Films. “These geomembranes are custom-engineered to meet the same high quality standards our customers expect from Raven through superior product performance and value.”

Raven Engineered Films is fully committed to developing innovative materials by designing value-add and sustainable products to meet and exceed the latest industry standards. Raven is welcoming all product inquires and can be reached at +1 (800) 635-3456 or online at www.ravenefd.com .

About Raven Industries, Inc. Raven Industries (NASDAQ: RAVN ) is dedicated to providing innovative, high-value products and solutions that solve great challenges throughout the world. Raven is a leader in precision agriculture, high-performance specialty films, and lighter-than-air technologies. Since 1956, Raven has designed, produced, and delivered exceptional solutions, earning the company a reputation for innovation, product quality, high performance, and unmatched service. Raven Industries’ Engineered Films Division has established a well-known reputation for manufacturing and supplying high performance flexible films and sheeting to major markets throughout the United States and abroad. Engineered Films’ strategic mission is to produce critical film and sheeting for the containment and protection of Earth’s natural resources and asset value. Their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and proven product expertise offers the most innovative and targeted product solutions in the industry.

Contact Information Cheryl Butler, Marketing Manager Raven Engineered Films +1 (605) 335-0174 cheryl.butler@ravenind.com