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Zincografia Empolese and Ario Label Solution, a Winning Partnership for UV Flexo Printing

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Zincografia Empolese and Ario Label Solution, a Winning Partnership for UV Flexo Printing

Zincografia Empolese and Ario Label Solution, a Winning Partnership for UV Flexo Printing

First-time award entry succeeded winning the 2nd prize in UV Flexo Printing.

Asahi Photoproducts, a pioneer in flexographic photopolymer plate development, today reported that its customers, Zincografia Empolese and Ario Label Solution, have been recognized with a prestigious award from the Italian flexographic association, Associazone Tecnica Italiana per la Flessografia (ATIF), capturing second place for Best UV Flexo printing with their first ever award entry. Zincografia Empolese has over 30 years experiences in the manufacturing of flexo plates for different markets. With locations in San Miniato (PI) and Manerbio (BS) Italy, the network guarantees sales and assistance services all over the country. The winning application, was printed by Ario Label, located in Bergamo, Italy; the company offers complete solutions in the production of adhesive and self-adhesive labels, automatic identification, and self-adhesive packaging.

Second Prize for Best UV Flexo Printing

The job the company’s submitted was produced for Ario customer SACLA and was printed in four UV ink colors with an extra three spot colors, partially printed on cold foil using a 156 l/inch screen using Asahi plate technology.

The award ceremony was conducted during ATIF’s annual trade association meeting on November 15, 2022, in Bologna, Italy.

Empolese co-owner Noemi Bisoli, states, “We operate with two ESKO 5080 XPS Crystal LED plate imaging lines across all our supported segments, from corrugated board to flexible packaging and high-quality label applications. We also support the design process with industry-leading design and workflow solutions. In addition, we installed a new AWPTM water-wash platemaking processor to be in line with the growing trend of more sustainable flexographic plate production.”

“We are extremely proud to have been recognized with this award especially since we are a first-time entry,” added Marco Borali, Managing Director of the Ario Label Solution printing company. The award highlights the success of our partnership with Zincografia Empolese and the high quality delivered by Asahi’s CleanPrint plates.”

Left to right: Gianluca Pasini (PrePress) and Marco Borali, MD of Ario Label Solution printing company proudly displaying their ATIF award.

 

Ario Label Solution has three locations, in Turin, Venice and Bergamo, enabling them to serve a broad array of Italian customers. They operate with five UV flexo presses. Borali’s vision for the future of Ario is to harmonize the work environment for employees with the latest technologies for production, R&D and training in a brand-new spacious building. “The building was chosen, with sustainability in mind,” Borali notes. “This includes photovoltaic panels on the roof as well as a strong effort to drive out plastic waste in production. “Brand owners have been asking for recycled material to be used for some time. Now they have expanded their requests with questions about the actual carbon footprint their production creates. By putting photovoltaic panels on the roof, we can partially use our own energy in our production. The partnership between Ario and Zincografia Empolese is a perfect match for today and into the future, combining Ario’s energy and waste reduction efforts with Empolese’s Asahi CleanPrint plate technology.”

The winning application was produced using CMYK and three spot color UV inks, partially printed on cold foil.

 

“The collaboration between Empolese and Ario is a good example of how trade shops and printing companies can work together to improve the productivity, profitability and sustainability of flexographic printing,” said Andrea Belloli, Asahi’s Italian Branch Manager. “Using AWPTM CleanPrint flexo plates is an excellent step in that direction. We congratulate them on receiving this prestigious award and are looking forward to working with them in the future as they continue to find more ways to reduce their respective carbon footprints.”

Left to right: Gianluca Pasini (PrePress) and Marco Borali, MD of Ario Label Solution printing company proudly displaying their ATIF award.

 

More information is available at www.asahi-photoproducts.com

 

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Koji Miyao Named President of Ricoh Graphic Communications Business Unit

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Koji Miyao Named President of Ricoh Graphic Communications Business Unit

Koji Miyao Named President of Ricoh Graphic Communications Business Unit

Improved digital experience, synchronised global development, and a greater positive contribution to solving social issues are among the key goals for Koji

Koji Miyao has been named the new President of the Ricoh Graphic Communications (RGC) Business Unit, Ricoh Company, Ltd. He succeeded Sergio Kato on January 1, 2023.

Koji has enjoyed many pivotal roles during his 22 years with Ricoh, most recently as General Manager, Business Management Division, RGC.

He joined Ricoh Company, Ltd. in 2000, where he was responsible for marketing high speed colour laser printers for overseas markets. Six years later, he joined Ricoh Americas Corporation as Director of Business Development, where he headed up strategic investment for printer sales through IT distribution channels. Later, he assumed a Senior Manager role as Marketing Director, where he was responsible for new business development and commercialisation of mobile, cloud printing, and medical printing devices.

After returning to Japan in 2014, as General Manager of the Office Printing Division, he oversaw Office Printing, maintenance, and supply business strategy. In 2018 he was appointed Chairman and President of Ricoh China, after which the company enjoyed three consecutive years of its highest profits.

Koji comments: “It is a great honour to be appointed President of the Ricoh Graphic Communications Business Unit. I look forward to continuing our great work in developing services that contribute to the digital experience for commercial, industrial, and enterprise printing clients and brand owners. We are focused on further developing approaches to work practices to expand our clients’ business. Together these help us become a trusted business partner that grows with our clients.

“As part of my role I will also align Ricoh’s global development, production, sales, and service functions for the success of our clients’ business. I put much importance on “Fulfilment through Work,” Ricoh’s vision for 2036. That means to help employees feel a sense of satisfaction, achievement, and self-realisation gained through work. I aim to achieve this while expanding the reach of print and the scope of our business as well as positively contributing to solving social issues.”

Eef de Ridder, Vice President, Graphic Communications, Ricoh Europe, welcomes the news, adding: “Ricoh has a reputation for innovation and unsurpassed client care that I fully expect Koji to elevate further. He will provide inspirational leadership, guidance, and direction while driving Ricoh’s continually evolving digital offering. In Europe we expect a continued strong focus on helping our clients in graphic arts, in enterprise print rooms, and in industrial sectors build resilience, and adaptability to these unprecedented times.”

For more information visit www.ricoh-europe.com.

 

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Wire and Tube Go Türkiye – New Investment Business in May 2023 in Istanbul

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Wire and Tube Go Türkiye – New Investment Business in May 2023 in Istanbul

Wire and Tube Go Türkiye – New Investment Business in May 2023 in Istanbul

Another important step has been taken towards globalisation with a focus on the international growth markets of the metal industry: from 24 to 27 May 2023 the new trade fairs wire Eurasia and Tube Eurasia will be held for the first time in Istanbul.

With this move Messe Düsseldorf expands its wire and Tube portfolio in the direction of Turkey and Asia.

wire and Tube Eurasia will initially be run as an investment business venture during the two Turkish trade fairs Wire Tech Istanbul and Tube + Steel Istanbul. These two events are held by Tüyap Fair Istanbul, the leading Turkish trade fair organiser and venue operator, at the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center. From 2025 wire and Tube Eurasia will then be organised as independent trade fairs at two-year intervals.

24 to 27 May 2023 will see the two Turkish trade fairs being extended to include the new trade fairs wire and Tube Eurasia with the focal segments wire, cable, their manufacturing and processing, tubes and pipes, pipe production, pipe finishing and trade.

“The expansion of our metal trade fair portfolio towards Turkey is important and necessary to ensure continued growth in the market and to match our exhibitors’ changed needs,” stresses Daniel Ryfisch, Director of Messe Düsseldorf’s wire, Tube and Flow Technologies portfolio.

The leading Turkish trade fair organiser and venue operator Tüyap has successfully organised fairs and conferences in the region since 1979.

By way of this cooperation Tüyap and Messe Düsseldorf strengthen their concentrated expertise in the metal fairs segment.

Expressions of interest in wire and Tube Eurasia can be addressed to Cem Bagci and Sarah Liehsem at: BagciC@messe-duesseldorf.de and LiehsemS@messe-duesseldorf.de as of now.

Further information as well as registration documents will be accessible soon at:
www.wire-eurasia.com
www.tube-eurasia.com

 

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Devan Launches Purissimo NTL, a Full Biobased, Biodegradable Allergen Control Technology

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Devan Launches Purissimo NTL, a Full Biobased, Biodegradable Allergen Control Technology

Devan Launches Purissimo NTL, a Full Biobased, Biodegradable Allergen Control Technology

Belgian textile innovator Devan Chemicals will launch Purissimo NTL, a biobased and readily biodegradable allergen control technology, at the upcoming Heimtextil trade show in Frankfurt (January 10-13, 2023). It is based on the well-known probiotic encapsulation technology and aims to improve the lives of people who suffer from allergies. It can be applied to textiles during the finishing stage of the textile manufacturing process.

Worldwide, the prevalence of allergic diseases has continued to rise in the industrialised world for more than 50 years, according to the World Health Organisation. Allergies have an impact on the quality of life and are associated with other medical conditions. Devan is now launching Purissimo NTL, a natural allergen control technology that cleans up pet dander, pollen and house dust mite allergens in textiles throughout the home. The technology is based on encapsulated probiotics, which are natural microorganisms similar in kind to those you can find in yoghurt, cheese and other probiotic food.

Devan has many years of experience with probiotics. The company introduced probiotics in textiles already in 2010.

Purissimo NTL is based on Devan’s already well-established probiotics, incorporated into a new microcapsule shell. The shell is based on a natural crosslinked biobased polymer, which results in microcapsules that are up to 97% biobased and readily biodegradable (OECD 301B).

Firstly, dormant probiotic bacteria (spores) are encapsulated. The microcapsule product is then integrated into textiles. Friction opens the capsules and releases the spores. The spores absorb humidity, self-activate and start to multiply. The probiotic bacteria start to consume the allergens that cause allergic reactions and asthma. Due to lower allergen concentration, individuals with respiratory allergies such as house dust mite matter, pet allergens and pollen allergens will have milder to no symptoms and hence a better well-being feeling.

 

Devan Launches Purissimo NTL, a Full Biobased, Biodegradable Allergen Control Technology

 

Purissimo NTL can be used on a wide range of textiles such as mattresses, pillows, bedcovers, blankets but also upholstered furniture, carpets, curtains and public transportation and pet items, such as bedding. It is Oeko-tex compliant, has a long-lasting effect and a wash durability up to 30 washes is achievable.

For more information, please contact Devan: info@devan-be.com.

www.devan.net

 

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INEOS Styrolution Introduces New Benchmark for Weather Resistance for Its Luran S

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INEOS Styrolution Introduces New Benchmark for Weather Resistance for Its Luran S

INEOS Styrolution Introduces New Benchmark for Weather Resistance for Its Luran S

  • State-of-the-art UV stabilisation
  • Available with INEOS Styrolution’s ASA Luran S and Luran S ECO

INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has today announced that it has improved its leading additive package for weather resistance. The new Luran S “SPF60” elevates the UV stabilisation of Luran S to an all new level.

Luran S provides all the product properties needed for a demanding outdoor application, e.g. in the automotive or construction industries. The ASA thermoplastic offers a high surface quality, good impact strength including enhanced colour deepness, when exposed to UV irradiation and heat, and an excellent chemical resistance.

“SPF60”, a new additive package specifically designed for Luran S, enhances the UV resistance even further. “SPF60” reveals its superior properties particularly with applications requiring high gloss surfaces. This is making Luran S SPF60 a material of choice for most demanding outdoor applications such as exterior trims, rear-view-mirrors or dual-design front grilles in the automotive industry.

Nils Becker, Technical Product Manager EMEA, says: “I am excited to be able to offer our customers a new solution that makes their outdoor applications even more attractive than before. I am convinced that end users will appreciate the new solution a lot.”

“SPF60” will be available in addition to the already existing “SPF30” additive package.

More information: www.ineos-styrolution.com

 

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INEOS Styrolution to Display Innovative Styrenic Healthcare Solutions at MD&M West 2023 in Anaheim, California

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INEOS Styrolution to Display Innovative Styrenic Healthcare Solutions at MD&M West 2023 in Anaheim, California

INEOS Styrolution to Display Innovative Styrenic Healthcare Solutions at MD&M West 2023 in Anaheim, California

  • Learn about one of the most comprehensive resin portfolios used in medical design
  • Meet material experts to discuss innovative and sustainable styrenic solutions for healthcare

INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, will highlight its product expertise in styrenic solutions for the healthcare industry at “the world’s largest medical design and manufacturing event”, MD&M West 2023. Showing in booth #1337, February 7-9, 2023 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The company’s experts will discuss innovative styrenic solutions for the healthcare industry.

INEOS Styrolution offers a comprehensive selection of styrenic materials ideal for use in a wide-range of applications and robust regulatory and technical support. Material resin experts and skilled specialists’ knowledgeable in specific medical applications and regulations, will be available to show their wide-reaching proficiency of the medical industry and highlight their support for stakeholders in the healthcare sector at MD&M West 2023.

“With our large portfolio of healthcare resins, our exceptional technical service, and our outstanding regulatory support, we have positioned ourselves as a premier resin supplier to the healthcare industry. We’ve successfully partnered with many medical device manufacturers to bring innovative solutions to the industry,” says Alexander Silvestre, Global Director, Healthcare, INEOS Styrolution.

Product focus at MD&M West 2023 includes; Lustran 348 for inhaler housings, auto-injectors and various drug delivery opaque applications, Lustran SAN for specialty diagnostic and labware applications, Styrolux for fluid containers and IV set components, and K-Resin for filters and respiratory devices.

INEOS Styrolution has made a strong commitment to supporting sustainability objectives and a plastics circular economy. Efforts are underway to implement a number of new programs such as use of bio-attributable feedstocks. The company announced the availability of their first ECO healthcare grade Novodur ECO B in August of 2022. Mass balance based, bio-circular Novodur ECO HD M203 FC B50 offers a 50% contribution of bio-attributed content and has been designed specifically for electroplating making it a material of choice for various hygienic applications for the medical industry.

The company invites MD&M West 2023 show attendees to meet with their technical experts in booth #1337 and learn more about the capabilities of their healthcare resins for the safe development of medical applications.

More information: www.ineos-styrolution.com

 

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Duino Mill Now Part of Mondi Group

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Duino Mill Now Part of Mondi Group

Duino Mill Now Part of Mondi Group

Following our announcement on 16 August 2022, we are pleased to confirm that Mondi has completed the acquisition of the Duino mill near Trieste, Italy, from the Burgo Group.

Mondi plans to invest around €200 million in converting the existing lightweight coated mechanical paper machine at the mill into a high-quality, cost-competitive recycled containerboard machine with an annual capacity of around 420,000 tonnes. The mill is ideally located to source paper for recycling, supply Mondi’s corrugated solutions plants in Central Europe and Turkey as well as to serve the growing local Italian market. The converted machine is expected to start-up in 2025.

“We are excited to welcome Duino mill to the Mondi Group and the opportunity this provides to grow our packaging business. We are committed to the long-term future of the mill and recognise its important role in the community and contribution to the local economy”, says Markus Gärtner, CEO Mondi Corrugated Packaging.

www.mondigroup.com

 

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ALPLA on Course for Success With Record Turnover of 5.1 Billion Euros

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ALPLA on Course for Success With Record Turnover of 5.1 Billion Euros

ALPLA on Course for Success With Record Turnover of 5.1 Billion Euros

27.5 per cent increase due to growth and rise in costs

The ALPLA Group can look back on a successful financial year 2022 in spite of the crisis. Sales of 5.1 billion euros exceeded the previous year’s figure by 27.5 per cent. In addition to the company’s growth strategy, the record turnover reflects the significantly higher costs for energy, materials, staff and transport. In 2023, the packaging and recycling specialist will focus on expanding its injection moulding capacities, investing in recycling, expanding its Pharma division and researching alternative materials.

ALPLA continued its international growth trajectory in 2022, expanding production capacities, increasing staff numbers and posting sales growth of 27.5 per cent. The international specialist for packaging solutions and recycling therefore achieved a positive annual result despite massive increases in energy prices and a shortage of raw materials. Newly opened sites, acquisitions and expansions resulted in more than 1,000 additional employees. The number of plants increased from 177 to 190.

‘The packaging industry will be dealing with high costs, changes in demand and changing consumer behaviour for a long time to come. We use efficiency, innovation and recycling expertise to realise safe, affordable and sustainable plastic solutions in times of crisis too,’ emphasises ALPLA CEO Philipp Lehner. In addition to targeted acquisitions, the key factors contributing to the success were close and long-standing partnerships, strong regional roots and the expedited expansion of recycling capacities.

Growth markets, injection moulding and recycling

The long-term aim is for the company to grow by four to five per cent annually. In addition to capacity expansions in its core business, ALPLA is also planning strategic investments in injection moulding, increased involvement in the pharmaceutical sector and the expansion of the global circular economy. At the same time, there will be research into alternative, bio-based and biodegradable materials. ‘We are striving for long-term sustainable growth, strengthening our global presence, promoting recyclable products, minimising the use of resources and energy consumption, and expanding our portfolio,’ announces Lehner.

The focus is primarily on the growth markets of Africa, the Middle East, Asia and North America. In the area of recycling, ALPLA has been investing more than 50 million euros annually in capacity expansions and technology development since 2021. For there to be more packaging which is both recyclable and affordable, closed loops and sufficient materials are needed. ALPLA is therefore planning to double the annual production of recycled materials at its own plants by 2026 and is supporting the development and optimisation of local collection systems around the world.

 

www.alpla.com

 

 

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Borealis Acquires a Majority Stake in Renasci Signalling On-Going Commitment to Leading the Transformation to a Circular Economy

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Borealis Acquires a Majority Stake in Renasci Signalling On-Going Commitment to Leading the Transformation to a Circular Economy

Borealis Acquires a Majority Stake in Renasci Signalling On-Going Commitment to Leading the Transformation to a Circular Economy

  • Borealis increases its financial investment in Renasci to acquire a majority shareholding position of 50.01%
  • Investment will provide Borealis increasing access to chemically recycled feedstock, strengthening the Borcycle C portfolio of virgin-level grade recycled products
  • EverMindsTM in action: Borealis will leverage its market position and innovative technological capabilities to unlock the potential of Renasci’s Smart Chain Processing concept to accelerate progress on circularity

Borealis, one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions and a European market leader in base chemicals, fertilizers and the mechanical recycling of plastics, has acquired a majority stake in Renasci N.V., a Belgium-based provider of innovative recycling solutions and the creator of the novel Smart Chain Processing (SCP) concept.

Borealis announced the acquisition of a 10% stake in Renasci in July 2021; today it announces an increase of its investment to acquire a majority stake of 50.01%, signalling on-going confidence in the potential of Renasci’s patented SCP concept to drive the circular transformation. The investment is an important component of Borealis’ strategy to reach its ambitious circular goals, which target a six-fold increase in the volume of circular products and solutions to 600 kilotonnes by 2025, rising to 1.8 million tonnes by 2030. The acquisition will support Borealis to reach these goals by providing increasing long-term access to chemically recycled feedstock from Renasci’s Ostend facility and through enabling access to key circular technologies.

SCP is unique because it enables the processing of multiple waste streams using different recycling technologies under one roof, resulting in exceptionally high valorisation of waste. Through leveraging its market access, knowhow, and innovative technological capabilities, Borealis will accelerate the implementation of the SCP concept and will also explore opportunities for replicating the model in strategic locations.

“With this investment, we mark another milestone on our path to realising our Strategy 2030 goals. Our acquisition of a controlling stake in Renasci has the potential to unlock significant progress on circularity for our entire industry, and is proof of the EverMindsTM spirit in action,” says Borealis CEO Thomas Gangl.

“We are committed to leading our industry towards a more sustainable future, and this acquisition is pivotal to our success. Renasci and its SCP concept are perfectly aligned to Borealis’ circular cascade model, which sits at the heart of our ambition to become circular in plastic and in carbon,” says Lucrèce Foufopoulos, Borealis Executive Vice President of Polyolefins, Circular Economy Solutions and Innovation & Technology.

Strengthening Borealis’ BorcycleTM C portfolio

The controlling stake in Renasci will support Borealis to further strengthen its BorcycleTM C range of product offerings by providing future supply security of chemically recycled feedstock. Borcycle C is a portfolio of transformational chemical recycling solutions with ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) PLUS-certified content based on the mass balance approach, giving polyolefin-based, post-consumer waste another life. Chemically identical to products derived from fossil feedstock, Borcycle C solutions are suitable for all applications, including those that are subject to stringent quality and safety regulations such as healthcare and food packaging, which cannot always be met using mechanically recycled materials. “Following 18 months of successful cooperation, we’re pleased to receive this increased investment from Borealis signalling its ongoing confidence in the Smart Chain Processing concept to drive circularity. Borealis’ strategic market position and commitment to the circular economy mean it is ideally placed to develop and implement the SCP concept, as well as to leverage our combined technological capabilities to unlock further circular progress” says Gert Vanderseypen, General Manager, Renasci.

www.borealisgroup.com

 

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TPEs Get a Grip on Medical Device Handles

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TPEs Get a Grip on Medical Device Handles

TPEs Get a Grip on Medical Device Handles

KRAIBURG TPE, a global TPE manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) products and custom-engineered TPE solutions for a wide range of industries and applications, offers the Asia-Pacific medical and healthcare markets its THERMOLAST H HC/AD1/AP series of compounds for grips and handles of medical instruments.

Medical devices that are ergonomically design brings both positive outcome for patients and medical professionals by providing precision, flexibility, comfort, and ease of control.

In addition, ensuring the handles and grips in medical instruments is well-designed is important to create the conditions for the instruments’ performance as well as to promote good work practices to prevent work-related risks. Advanced materials such as thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) have gained traction in the production of medical devices due to their exemplary properties.

KRAIBURG TPE, a global TPE manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) products and custom-engineered TPE solutions for a wide range of industries and applications, now offers the THERMOLAST H HC/AD1/AP series in Asia-Pacific for grips and handles of instruments such as thermometer, endoscope, reflex hammer, disposal scalpels, forceps, tweezers, pliers, and others.

Benefits of polar adhesion and mechanical properties
KRAIBURG TPE’s THERMOLAST H HC/AD1/AP series of compounds are particularly well-suited for handle and grip applications due to their adhesion properties to polar thermoplastics, such as PC, ABS, ASA, SAN, PET, PS, and PETG. Furthermore, the THERMOLAST H HC/AD1/AP series, with its superior mechanical properties and soft touch surface, provides better grip and excellent surface feel for the instruments when used. Overall, the compounds deliver functional and beneficial design elements that enhance user experience.

Additionally, the series of compounds can be processed through injection molding and can be sterilized in an autoclave at 121°C or with ETO (gas).

Compliance with standards a prerequisite
KRAIBURG TPE’s polar adhesion TPE series, complies with international standards such as ISO10993-5 and GB/T 16886.5 (cytotoxicity), US FDA CFR 21, Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, REACH, and RoHS. This allows for safety of use in medical device applications.

These compounds are environmentally-friendly, biocompatible and do not contain silicones, latex, PVC, or phthalates. Pre-coloring is available, allowing products to be customized to meet the needs of the medical application. Plus, the compounds allow for lightweight and durable grips and handles.

Sustainability successes of our TPE
KRAIBURG TPE’s recent sustainability innovations include a specially developed material solution for automotive, consumer, and industry applications comprising post-consumer recycled (PCR) and post-industrial recycled (PIR) content.

www.kraiburg-tpe.com

 

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