NEWS SK Capital invests in Techmer PM
New York-based private investment firm SK Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Techmer PM. Founder, chairman and CEO, John Manuck, who previously owned it outright will retain “a significant ownership stake.” Further terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Techmer is taking this step with SK to satisfy growing demands from brand owners and interna- tional clients who want to
Sukano makes
an impact
Sukano has launched a transparent impact modifier masterbatch for cold, flash frozen and room temperature thermofor- med tray applications. Part of its rPET product portfolio, the company said it can replace special- ised copolyester resins and GAG film structures to allow the end product to be both mono-material and recyclable. Alessandra Funcia, Head
of Marketing at Sukano, said the new material offers improved durability and toughness and enhanced impact resistance without a loss in transparency. It also generates fewer sharp edges and shards during die cutting, which can help speed up production lines and avoid cross-contami- nation. �
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see the company expand its footprint to allow it to better serve customers no matter where they are in the world,” said Manuck. Headquartered at Clinton
in Tennessee, US, Techmer PM produces engineered compounds and colour and additive concentrates for plastics and fibres. The company has seven manu- facturing plants in North America, employing more than 600 people. It opened its first non-US plant in
Querétaro, Mexico, in late 2017. SK Capital focuses on the speciality materials, chemi- cals and pharmaceuticals sectors. Last year it acquired PolyOne’s Performance Products and Solutions business and in 2018 it bought SI Group, which it combined with portfolio company Addivant. It currently has some $4.8bn of assets under management. �
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www.skcapitalpartners.com
Above: Techmer PM founder and CEO John Manuck
Collin finds partners in Asia
Germany-based Collin, which develops modular pilot and laboratory lines for plastics processing companies and research institutes, has established two new repre- sentatives in China and one in Vietnam. Techwin Medical Science is now repre- senting Collin for presses, extruders, blown film lines, roll mills and other products in the
medical arena in China; Team Testing Equipment (TTE) is representing it in the petrochemical and plastics industry. Both companies are based in Shanghai. Song Song has been appointed to
represent Collin in Vietnam. It is based in Ho Chi Minh City. �
www.collin-solutions.com
Rehook cycling multi-tool uses Silvergate blue masterbatch
Rehook is using a custom- developed ‘ultra blue’ masterbatch from Silvergate to colour its latest Rehook Plus cycling multi-tool, which incorporates tyre
Silvergate developed the blue masterbatch for Rehook’s cycling multi-tool
levers, wrenches, spoke keys, a screwdriver and hex heads together with the company’s original chain replacement aid. Most of the injection-
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moulded PA tool is black but entrepreneur Wayne Taylor, who developed it, wanted a splash of colour on this new version to make it stand out at the point of sale. “The classic Rehook was originally produced in a variety of colours but I wasn’t 100% happy with the final aesthetics. Our packag- ing also needed a revamp, as it featured pastel shades that lacked visual appeal,” he said. �
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www.rehook.bike
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