Brochure Shows Versatility and Global Reach of Teknor Apex as Supplier of Custom Thermoplastic Compounds


PAWTUCKET, RI, U.S.A., November 9, 2007: A new brochure from Teknor Apex Company explains how designers, processors, and OEMs benefit from this custom compounder's diverse thermoplastic technologies and its international supply capabilities.

The colorful 12-page English-language publication reports that Teknor Apex draws on a database of 40,000 formulations and uses manufacturing capacity on three continents to supply compounds that already comply with key international standards. One special capability cited is that of providing identical compounds to globalized customers with multiple plant locations.

Details on the following broad compounding groups are presented, including many product ranges in each group and the markets served:

o Vinyl: a dozen product ranges and extensive specialized programs for automotive, medical, wire and cable, and consumer/industrial applications. The brochure also lists numerous types of vinyl plasticizer manufactured by the Chemical Division and reports on Teknor Apex's leading role as a manufacturer of vinyl garden hose for the retail market

o Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs): six product ranges encompassing styrenic block copolymer, thermoplastic olefin, and thermoplastic vulcanizate technologies.

o Engineered thermoplastics (ETPs): Chem Polymer compounds based on various types of acetal, nylon, PBT, and PET polymers.

o Colorants: standard and special-effect concentrates from Teknor Color Company for every type of thermoplastic material and processing method.

o Specialty compounding: toll and custom production of compounds, additive concentrates, and powder or liquid/powder blends.

For a copy of the brochure, contact Teknor Apex at info@teknorapex.com. To download a pdf of the brochure, visit www.teknorapex.com/about_us.html.

Founded in 1924, TEKNOR APEX COMPANY is a privately held company with seven business units and 2,000 employees. It is headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, U.S.A., manufactures at 13 locations in the U.S. and overseas, and sells in 86 countries. Visit the web site: www.teknorapex.com.

Robert J. Martino
Martino Communications Inc.
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Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706 U.S.A.
Tel: 1-914-478-0754
Fax: 1-914-478-0959
Email: bob@martinocommunications.com

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