FAKUMA 2023 – MATERIALS | SHOW PREVIEW


safety features to a range of applications in the consumer, automotive, industrial, E&E and con- struction markets. Dryflex Circular TPEs include recycled content. � www.hexpol.com


Lifocolor Group will present its latest masterbatch solutions for colouring, stabilisation and function- alisation of thermoplastics including its Eternity Colours, which are formulated with natural and are primarily suited for use with bio-based and biodegradable polymers. � www.lifocolor.de


The Fakuma show will be the first exhibition outing of MCC’s combined in-mould labels business since it bought Turkey-based Korsini in April, following on from its acquisition of Verstraete in Belgium in 2017. The IML combination has led to an extended product offering, says MCC. The Fakuma stand will highlight the product range and IML innovations that boost the circular economy for PP packaging without compromising quality or aesthetics, it says. � www.mcclabel.com


Mocom will be emphasising its latest technical compound developments for lighting and light- weight applications, as well as its newest sustain- able introductions. The company’s Eco portfolio and compounds for lightweight applications used primarily in e-mobility will head up the display. This includes grades based on post-consumer and post-industrial recyclates, which are offered under the Altech Eco and Alfater XL Eco names, and compounds. The latest addition to the Altech Eco line is a high-impact PA6 with 30% glass fibres that consists of up to 51% post-industrial recyclate. It offers a 67% GWP reduction over virgin grades without sacrificing performance, the company says. � www.mocom.eu


Polykemi says that following its recent ISCC Plus certification, it will show two new bio-based PP compounds at Fakuma. The new materials, Natu- comp BPPH GF5030HC and Natucomp BPP EP317R UV, are based on bio-sourced and mass balanced raw materials. The company will also exhibit its CO2 calculation tool and will give daily presentations on its stand about smart material choices. � www.polykemi.com


Polyplastics recently announced the commercial availability of its Duracon PM Series of polyacetals


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for medical applications. This is part of the com- pany’s expansion in the medical and healthcare market for which it is a long-term supplier of its high-purity Topas cyclic olefin copolymer. Also at Fakuma, Polyplastics will discuss the


latest sustainability initiatives including the avail- ability of Plastron LFT, a long cellulose fibre-rein- forced PP resin which is being targeted for automo- tive applications such as door module carriers, centre consoles, and armrest cores. Plastron is made of regenerated cellulose fibres. � www.polyplastics-global.com


Radici Group produces materials including polyamide and polyester resins, plus thermoplastic compounds, recycling compounds and polymer blends. � www.radicigroup.com


RTP Company will show its recently developed RTPrene compound, a fully vulcanised thermoplastic rubber material that is said to be easy to process, lightweight, and resistant to wear and tear. The company says it is a good choice for demanding applications in automotive, consumer, industrial, and medical applications that require excellent perfor- mance in harsh environments. The company will also display its sustainable PA and PA materials that are manufactured with post-industrial and post-consum- er recycled content, as well as its extensive range of high performance LFT compounds. � www.rtpcompany.com


Solvay will place its focus on its latest products for electric vehicle applications, including two new additions to its Ryton polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) product family. The new Supreme grades are produced with 100% renewable electricity and complement the company’s Amodel polyphthala- mide (PPA) Supreme resin grades. It will also show


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Above: At Fakuma, Polyplastics will discuss its latest sustainability initiatives


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