NEWS


Xenia expands into 3DP


Italian thermoplastic producer Xenia Materials has expanded into the FDM/FFF 3D printing sector with the introduc- tion of a 3DF Materials family of products, offering users a complete range of filament-based solutions for different applications. The range includes


Xecarb SL 3DF featuring a 100% bio-based PA11 polymer matrix reinforced with 15% carbon fibre, Xelight 3DF which com- bines polyether block amide’s (PEBA) flexibility and impact resistance with Xenia’s specialised engineering, Xecarb 45 3DF, a modified PVDF with 10% carbon fibre, which is designed for applications that require both structural integrity and resistance to chemically aggressive environments, and Xegreen 23 3DF which has been developed from 100% recycled polymers and fibres. � www.xeniamaterials.com


Hexpol to acquire PA compounder Piedmont


Swedish polymer group Hexpol is to acquire 80% of the shares in US-based polyamide compounder Piedmont Resin Supply for around $86m. Piedmont was founded in 2013 and has grown to become one of the largest independent nylon com- pounders in the US serving a variety of customers within automotive, transportation, and the furniture industries, said Hexpol. The company operates a manufacturing facility in Cartersville, Georgia, and


has a turnover of around $60m, with profitability on a similar level to that of the Hexpol group. Jan Wikström, President


Hexpol Thermoplastic Compounding, said: “The acquisition of Piedmont adds new capabilities, application know-how, and a new customer base to Hexpol Thermoplastic Compounding in the US.” The Piedmont website shows its capabilities to be: annual capacity of more than 70m lb; four twin screw production lines; multiple


blending stations with capabilities up to 120,000 lb; state-of-the-art full laboratory testing; custom compounding and toll services supplying a variety of materials; and 140,000 sq feet of operating and warehouse space. Under the agreement,


Hexpol has an option to acquire the remaining shares in Piedmont, and the founders have an option to sell their remaining shares to Hexpol. �www.hexpol.com � www.piedmontresins.com


New TPE production line for Geon


Geon Performance Solu- tions has started up a new thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) manufacturing line at its facility in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico. The new line will produce


a range of polymer com- pounds, including TPE and thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV), supporting Geon’s


Surf’s up for Mocom


strategic expansion of its polymer capabilities. The expansion also builds on the technology and expertise obtained from the compa- ny’s acquisition of PolymaxT- PE in December 2023. Alberto Rios, General Manager of Geon Mexico, said: “The Ramos Arizpe facility can now better


support local customer growth with enhanced formulation, prototyping and sampling services, ensuring Geon remains a key innovation partner for the markets we serve.” Geon is a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners. �www.geon.com


German surfboard fin manufacturer Sieve Fins is using Mocom’s WIC PP compound with recycled content in its products. “We are delighted that Sieve Fins selected our compound,”


said Werner Aumüller, Senior Business Development Manager at Mocom. “This partnership reinforces the fact that recycled materials can deliver high performance and quality without compromise.” The material, which combines lightweight construction with


30% recycled content, has been specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of surfing, providing exceptional stability and durability. These features are essential in surf- boards, where fins must endure harsh conditions such as saltwater exposure and intense usage. �www.sievefins.com �www.mocom.eu


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IMAGE: SIEVE FINS


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