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Elasto to add medical TPEs line in Sweden
Elasto is to invest in a new production line for thermo- plastic elastomers (TPEs) at its facility in Åmål, Sweden. The new twin-screw compounder is expected to come on stream next year.
Part of the Hexpol TPE
group, Elasto Sweden specialises in the formulation and production of TPE compounds based on styrenic block copolymers. It has a strong presence in the
Elasto is adding a new twin-screw compounding line for TPEs at its Åmål plant
medical, consumer, toy and food markets. The Åmål site operates as Hexpol TPE’s centre of excellence for medical TPE compounds and has been awarded ISO 13485 certification for supplying the medical device industry. Kjell Fagerström, managing
director at Elasto Sweden said, “We challenge ourselves to operate the world’s cleanest TPE factory. This investment is part of our on-going commit- ment to supply leading quality TPE products and the highest levels of support to our growing medical customer base”. ❙
www.hexpoltpe.com
SouthWest NanoTechnologies approves two compounders
SouthWest NanoTechnologies (SWeNT) has announced two new “SWeNT Certified” compounders for the production of nanocomposites incorporat- ing its multi-wall carbon nanotubes. They are nanocom- posites specialist NanoSperse and conductive compounds producer Ovation Polymers, both based in Ohio in the USA. Art Fritts, president of
NanoSperse, said: “Markets today are demanding new and better composites, with increased strength, reduced weight, and, increasingly, augmented electrical and thermal conductivity. For some time, our customers have
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recognized the potential of carbon nanotubes as additives to meet these challenges, and the commitment by SWeNT to produce best-in-breed CNTs is an important development... NanoSperse is pleased to assist SWeNT and their customers by providing fully incorporated, high-quality masterbatches of SWeNT products to meet new advanced materials challenges across aerospace, space, medical and industrial applications.” James Dye, interim CEO at
Ovation, said: “The market for conductive thermoplastics is growing at a fast pace. Customers are demanding
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composites with improved cleanliness, electrical, thermal and mechanical properties at the same time, in an expanding range of polymers. SWeNT’s SMW products have enabled us to meet these unique de- mands/specs for niche applications at the right price/ performance ratio”. In a separate announce-
ment, SWeNT has appointed Matteson-Ridolfi to distribute its SMW multiwall carbon nanotube products in the United States. ❙
www.swentnano.com ❙
www.nanosperse.com ❙
www.opteminc.com ❙
www.mattrid.com
AGC Group focuses on compounds
Fluorochemicals producer AGC Chemicals Americas has formed the AGC FluoroCompounds Group to focus solely on the develop- ment, production and marketing of fluoropolymer compounds. AGC FluoroCompounds
can produce filled PTFE or melt processable fluoro- polymer compounds customised to clients’ specific needs. The group also offers a wide selection of off-the-shelf compounds based on AGC Fluon resins that can be used for increased chemical, wear and creep resistance, toughness, lubricity, and thermal and electrical conductivity. “An innovative feature of
the AGC FluoroCompounds Group is our advanced technology centre with specialized resources and equipment for product development,” said Gary Eckrote, business director of AGC FluoroCompounds. “We have the ability to offer customers around the world all levels of service, testing and support,” he added. AGC Chemicals Ameri-
cas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Asahi Glass Company of Japan. It was formed in 2004 through the merger of the sister companies Asahi Glass Fluoropolymers USA and AGA Chemicals. ❙
www.fluorocompounds.com
www.compoundingworld.com
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