Suppliers in Tooling & Moldmaking

"ATTIKA has been operating in the market of chemical raw materials since 2003 and is produces polymer resins in Russia. At the moment, the company operates in 2 business segments: Production of adhesives, sealants, paint and varnish materials (CAS); Production of composite products; Currently ATTIKA has modern and automated production of polymer resins with the level of automation 90% The company launched this project together with its long — term Partner, the leader of the European market for the production of acrylic resins-the German company SYNTHOPOL CHEMIE. The company’s products are widely represented in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and others CIS countries."

"TR Industries, founded as a division of Granitize Products Inc. in the 1970s, is a family-owned and privately-held company currently located in South Gate, California. Originally formulated as TR Mold Release, which produces professional high quality compounds and designed for the manufacturing sector, the TR Company expanded through popular demand into the international retail consumer products industry under the well recognized brand names of Gel-Gloss, No Streek, Seapower, and Gel-Gloss RV. Today, TR Industries has a multitude of high quality products that clean, protect, polish, and shine a wide variety of surfaces. We are have a strong international brand following that has been established through complete customer satisfaction, and as a result, many professionals in the industry have classified us as the “surface care specialists”."

Hapco is a world-leader in the design, development and manufacture of thermoset polymer alloys including; high-strength polyurethanes and epoxy resins for parts and tooling production, potting and encapsulating compounds, Liquid Molding™ plastics and structural adhesives.

Chengdu Chenguang Boda Rubber & Plastic Co., Ltd. ( FSE) specializes in the research and development and experiment of fluoron® fluoroelastomer, fluorosilicone rubber and other special fluorochemical products (fluorosurfactants) . It is a leading supplier of fluorine rubber materials in China.

"Hangzhou JLS Flame Retardants Chemical Co., Ltd. was founded in 2001, which is the earliest corporation in China that specialized in the research, development and manufacture of halogen-free flame retardants (HFFR). We have four manufacturing sites located in Jiangshan, Hangzhou, and Shengzhou. Our global sales network includes Europe, USA, Canada, India, South Korea, Japan, and the Middle East."

HOS was established in Austria in 1988. In the early days, HOS provided job-order production for large European chemicals companies. A separate product line was introduced for polymide production. We discovered that monomaleimides and bismaleimides are niche products that can also be sold worldwide by a small but specialized company. In order to promote sales of our products, HOS participates regularly in international conferences and exhibitions on composite materials and plastics in Europe, the US and Asia, such as SAMPE, JEC, K, IPF, and manymore. Thanks to our participation in exhibitions and conferences, advertisements in trade journals, HOS has become a well-known name in the international composites and rubber sector. We also maintain regular contacts with leading international specialists in this sector.

"Welcome to CRI-SIL Silicone Technologies! Above is our guiding philosophy that we have built our company on since its foundation in 1994. Since then we have continued to be a leader in custom silicone compounding by providing high-quality, state-of-the-art HCR Silicone or Fluorosilicone and Silicone RTV compounds to a wide range of fabricators. These fabricators serve a multitude of different industries to include, but not limited to, the following: automotive, aerospace, electrical, consumer, roller, and healthcare. Leading our company since its inception are our founders and owners Mark S. Stevens, CEO, and Michael J. Hirschy, President. Their goal since the beginning was to provide a company that focused on quality, technical capability and relationships with our customer base and suppliers. At the beginning they focused primarily on tolling silicone bases for GE Silicones. All the while starting the development of a customer centric focused client service and technical specialists with the goal of building a mutual beneficial partnership. In 1995 the partners saw the need to push the envelope to success in the custom compound arena by achieving ISO accreditation. Since that day we have continually strived and succeeded in holding our ISO accreditation with ISO’s latest most compressive ISO9001 revisions. Business expanded rapidly and in 1996 a move from the original CRI-SIL 3,100 square foot leased facility in Kennebunk, Maine was needed. This need was met with a purchase of a larger 34,000 square foot owned facility in Biddeford Maine. This new site allowed the company to the expand in 2002 into RTV and LSR liquid mixing. The culmination of these creating one of the largest and longest standing independent silicone suppliers in North America."

Novamet Specialty Products is an engineered materials company, focused on developing and processing metal powders. Novamet was formed in 1976 in Sterling Forest, New York as a new product development group within International Nickel Company (INCO), a Canadian nickel mining company. Novamet relocated to Wyckoff, New Jersey in 1980. In 2010, Novamet was purchased by its current private owner/operators. In 2014, Novamet relocated its entire operation, including its production, quality assurance and administrative staff, from New Jersey to a 100,000 square foot facility in Lebanon, Tennessee, 20 miles east of Nashville. ​ Novamet Specialty Products produces more than 60 different products including specialty nickel oxides, coated materials, tightly sized nickel powders, and metallic flakes. Novamet specializes in products customized to meet their diverse customer needs. By utilizing heat treating, milling, chemical processing, blending, air classification, and screening, the plant produces precision-engineered products to the most exacting specifications. ​

Adhesive Prepregs for Composite Manufacturers is one of the industries top Prepregs manufacturers. We are a developer of thermoset epoxy prepregs for the manufacturers, designers and hobbyists of composite parts. Adhesive Prepregs has been manufacturing prepregs since 1992. APCM, LLC. is a growing member of the composite industry. We are currently striving to bring this highly technical form of manufacturing to the open market. We produce an uncompromised light weight, high strength material. Determination and longevity will prevail in this endeavor. APCM, LLC. began in 1992 with principle members from McCann Manufacturing Co. APCM, LLC. has developed innovative ways to produce and customize prepregs that are lighter… stronger… and faster to use. We’re a cooperative group of craftspeople founded by David L. Young. David is formerly from McCann Manufacturing Co., Inc. Adhesive Prepregs for Composite Manufacturers has a combined 30 years of experience in the manufacturing of Epoxy Adhesive Prepregs.

CMT Materials, Inc. is a leading developer, manufacturer, and supplier of high-performance tooling materials for the thermoforming industry. They offer a range of syntactic and solid polymer materials in various forms and sizes to meet customer requirements. Their products help reduce plastic waste by minimizing starting gauge thickness, resulting in faster cycle times and higher output at lower energy costs. CMT also provides custom casting and cutting services to ensure efficiency in customer operations. Established in 1998, they have expanded their operations to include warehousing and sales in Europe and have a global network of sales partners. CMT specialists assist with material selection, design ideas, machining guides, and working with syntactic foam. The company is committed to developing new materials to meet the evolving needs of the thermoforming industry.

NIKOCHEM Group is one of the leaders of the Russian chemical industry which holds the first place in Russia for manufacture of liquid and solid caustic soda, chlorinated paraffins, synthetic hydrochloric acid and commercial grade chlorine, and the third place for manufacture of PVC and sodium hypochlorite. Main production assets of the Company are located in the industrial site of Volgograd at the premises of JSC KAUSTIK, the largest plant of the Group. Other manufacturing facilities or companies owned by the Group include JSC NIKOMAG (magnesium-based products), ZIRAX LLC (high purity reagents for various industries), Nikopharm LLC (highly effective pharmaceutical dosage forms, substances, biologically active additives and halobacterium-based cosmetics), and CJSC SOLIGRAN (flexible and rigid PVC compounds).

Toyobo is a category leader who creates new value that contributes to society in the environment, healthcare, and high-function product fields. Toyobo anticipates 8% annual growth in our specialty businesses, and will continue to manage the textiles and other businesses with an emphasis on asset efficiency

Saudi Industrial Resins Limited is a joint venture between INEOS Composites and private Saudi Arabia shareholders, and is the leading supplier of unsaturated polyester resins and vinyl ester resins in the MENA region. In addition to its successful locally-produced Siropol® and Hetron® ranges [manufactured under license from INEOS Composites], SIR distributes a wide range of composite auxiliaries - including glassfibre, catalysts, and accelerators. The company also distributes INEOS Composites Derakane® range. The original plant was completed in 1977 and, since that time, has undergone several capacity- and infrastructure-additions. The plant is totally self-sufficient, and can operate under its own generated electric power, chilled and cooling water, steam, and heating fluids. SIR has manufacturing operations in Jeddah and in Jubail [Eastern Saudi Arabia]. The company owns significant storage capacities, which ensure that regional growth in consumption is matched by availability of cost-effective quality materials. The company is well-supported by the increasing range of petrochemical-based raw materials, produced in Saudi Arabia from low-cost feedstocks. SIR offers technical-service and development capabilities, to guarantee that it continues to be a leader in provision of fit-for-purpose quality materials. The company’s technical association with INEOS Composites ensures its access to global leading-edge polyester and vinylester technologies, supplemented by an ability to customise materials to local conditions. As an ISO-9001:2015 company, SIR continuously reviews and improves its business processes, to ensure that its customer service abilities improve.

Kuraray is a world leader in specialty chemicals and functional materials. Kuraray transforms materials for the future and for the ever-changing world. We are committed to developing materials that deliver quality and value while helping our customers differentiate themselves from their competition. Kuraray has offices located around the world with production facilities in Germany, Singapore, Japan and two facilities in the United States.

"At Llewellyn Ryland we understand the importance of high quality and excellent service. Our objective is to deliver the perfect color to you ...fast Llewellyn Ryland has been in the business of designing color for more than two hundred years. Color is Llewellyn Ryland. Our vast knowledge and experience allow us to provide you with the perfect color - whether it be a standard color from our own LR range or the BS or RAL ranges - or a bespoke color, selected by you and carefully designed by us to meet your specification ...fast"

"For more than 20 years, Haufler Composites has been offering a comprehensive product range of fabrics, prepreg, epoxy resins and process materials for the manufacture of high-quality fiber composite components. In addition to carbon fabrics for design, industry and aviation applications, Haufler Composites supplies glass fabrics and aramid fabrics for composite components. At Haufler Composites, all materials required for the production of fiber composite components can be obtained directly from a single source. In addition, Haufler Composites produces carbon fiber reinforced semi-finished panels and technical components. The carbon plates are produced project-specifically. Fiber orientation, fiber type (e.g. HT - carbon fiber or HM - carbon fiber) and strengths of the semi-finished products can be selected to suit the respective application and, if desired, can also be supplied as ready-to-install CNC-machined components. Haufler Composites is a self-financed, owner-managed family business in Blaubeuren, specializing in carbon and fiber composite materials. Haufler Composites was founded in 1997. At the beginning the focus was on the sale of plastic reinforcement materials such as carbon and glass fiber semi-finished products. From 2002, the sale of fiber composite materials was supplemented by the in-house production of CFRP plates (carbon plates) and CFRP components made from them. Since then, there has been a constant expansion of our own manufacturing processes, production and storage areas and machinery. Likewise, the product range in the field of reinforcement fibers and processing materials has been steadily expanded over the years, so that today we work with a worldwide network of reliable suppliers and customers. The constant technical development of our products is guaranteed by the expansion of the machine park, the process chains, the team of employees and by training. We are also ISO 9001 certified."

Nytef Plastics, Ltd. is now a division of Polymers Industries. Nytef's equipment and technology was moved to Polymer Industries' Mechanical Division in Pisgah, AL. This acquisition enabled Polymer Industries to add a wide range of Engineered Plastics and High Performance Materials in a variety of shapes and sizes to their manufacturing portfolio. They manufacture and stock a full line of thermoplastic materials in a wide variety of rod, plate and tubular bar sizes. In addition, they offer over 30 years of experience in the custom extrusion of application-specific and proprietary resins to meet even the most demanding performance requirements. All products and is certified to ISO 9002 standards for the manufacture of extruded plastic stock shapes. These materials are supplied to a variety of industries including food processing, materials handling, architectural, marine, construction, and semiconductor electronics.

Sicomin is a leading formulator and manufacturer of advanced epoxy systems. Our dedicated team possess over 30 years of experience in the production of high quality resins. From Sicomin’s state of the art facility in Southern France we formulate highly specialized, custom made epoxies and off the shelf solutions. Thanks to our efficient distribution network, we can deliver your products anywhere in the world and we have supply links with the Aerospace, Defence, Marine, Renewable Energy, Sports and Civil Engineering markets throughout Europe, the USA and Asia. Our products are used in a variety of applications including Infusion, RTM, Pultrusion, Hand Lay Up and on site Prepreg techniques. These are available in a selection of Sprayable, Casting, Foaming and Fire retardant systems. Sicomin also offers high performance composite solutions with a range of core materials, fabric reinforcements, fillers and consumables for the composites industry. At Sicomin we place a strong emphasis on product innovation. To ensure we remain at the forefront of these advancements we have a dedicated R& D facility where we create our own unique, custom made formulations and work on global composite solutions and analyze and enhance emerging technologies.

Innovation means investing in technology and supporting the development of solutions which significantly change the way we do business by promoting integration and productivity. Clear reference points are needed locally which provide an awareness of the social and cultural context in which we operate. Sirmax operates thirteen plants across four continents. Each plant is designed to integrate with local communities, their economic and professional standards while promoting cultural exchange between people. Each plant was intelligently designed and equipped in a similar manner with production assets and a laboratory that seamlessly integrate into our global network while insuring consistent production, flexibility and quality. Today, the organizational and production knowledge of Sirmax translates into an increased awareness of market needs for a circular economy, coupledwith the production of engineering plastics to guarantee exceptional quality in every aspect of production across each plant. Sirmax’s ability to capture and interpret market signals is reflected by the adoption of a successful multi-country and multi-product strategy, projected to grow over the coming years. Six production plants in Italy, two in Poland, two in the United States, one in Brazil and two in India comprise a unified Sirmax technological network.

Coim is an international group leader in the production of polyesters and polyols, polyurethanes (coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers), and specialty resins for composites and coatings.

We are still convinced that nature is the best recycler with a perfectly functioning closed loop system. This belief laid the foundation for the actual development of bioplastics and the establishment of FKuR Kunststoff GmbH in 2003, with the focus on bioplastics.

"Founded in January 2000, a leading domestic supplier of products and application services focusing on modified plastics, dedicated to providing customers with the best high-performance materials for the automotive, energy, consumer electronics and optoelectronic industries And application one-stop solution. Leading the promotion of the localization of polymer nanomaterials, directly replacing foreign brand products of the same type. The new factory was fully put into use in 2013. The factory covers an area of ​​5,000 square meters and is equipped with a professional testing center, R&D team and ten automated production lines. Enterprise certification standards: ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007. Product certification standards: CE. SGS. REACH. RoHS"

allnex is the leading global producer of industrial coating resins and additives for architectural, industrial, protective, automotive and special purpose coatings and inks. allnex is recognized as a specialty chemicals pioneer and offers an extensive range of products including innovative liquid resins and additives, radiation cured and powder coating resins and additives, and cross linkers for use on wood, metal, plastic and other surfaces. Today, allnex has a strong global presence with 4000 employees worldwide, 33 manufacturing sites, and 23 research and technology support facilities.

As an efficient and independent family owned company CP-Polymer-Technik has been specialized in the production and sales of Nylon injection molding grades for more than 50 years. Presently we have focussed our development on WELLAMID grades for the E&E- and Automotive Industry. Nevertheless WELLAMID grades can be found in applications for the mechanical-, medical-, food- or toys industry as well.

"Boytek is the leading company in the Turkish composite industry in the production of high quality unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins, gelcoat and pigment pastes. Boytek, which stepped into the sector in 1978, is a pioneering organization that steers the sector with its widest product range today. Boytek, which produced alkyd and unsaturated polyester resins in the years it was founded, has focused solely on the production of unsaturated polyester resins since 1982. In the process, gelcoat varieties, pigment pastes and vinyl ester resin types were also included in the product range. The increase in product diversity has enabled the needs of different industries producing composite materials to be met on a wider scale. This development increased the demand for Boytek products."

As a leading producer of carbon fiber reinforcements and resin systems, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry, we are the strength within hundreds of products offered in multiple markets across the globe.

J6 Polymers manufactures two component polymers, polyurethane and polyisocyanurate pour and spray specialty foam insulation with 40 years of proven performance in aerospace, defense, and other specialty industries made in the USA. Key applications include electronic potting of antennas and radomes, composite cores, prototype tooling, cryogenic insulation, and energy absorption. High-temperature RTM and autoclave-capable products are also available. J6 Polymers will certify that its Jfoam™ line conforms to a wide range of military and prime-contractor performance specifications.

Era Polymers is an Australian owned and operated company specializing in the field of polyurethane chemistry. Being owned and operated by Industrial Chemists, we have built an enviable reputation for outstanding product quality and customer service. For over 25 years, Era has been at the forefront of developing and manufacturing polyurethane systems to meet the application needs of our global customer network. From one of the most diverse ranges of cast elastomer prepolymers in the world, to spray polyurethane and polyurea’s, rigid and flexible foam systems, rubber binders and timber floor coatings, our company is focused on offering you polyurethane solutions.

USI CHEMICAL AMERICA is a US distributor of specialty silicone chemicals. was founded in Dallas, TX in September 2013. We are the branch office of a professional Chinese manufacturer(USI CHEMICAL) of Silanes and silicone materials with more than 30 years of production experience. USI Chemical is committed to researching and developing organic silicon materials. We have three manufacturing plants in China, with the development of technology, we are now able to produce more than 60-type silanes, like Amino silane, Epoxy silane, Vinyl silane, Methacryloxy silane, Alkyl silane, Mercapto silane, and silane crosslinking agent. In addition, with regard to different customers and requirements, our products can be used in many industry fields, such as coatings, adhesives, glass fiber, textiles, rubber, plastics, foundry, electronics, oil drilling and etc. With the philosophies of “competing with superior quality, winning with satisfying services, developing with continuous improvement, achieving with sincerity”, we are looking forward to cooperating with worldwide customers to win a better future.

Shakespeare® began manufacturing polyamides in the 1960s for internal use in technical monofilament applications. After successfully resolving common challenges in the processing ability and performance deficiency of readily available polyamides, the company strategy evolved from only supporting internal production needs to developing a polymer business platform serving the needs of both internal and external polymer demands. Through multiple investments in technology, production assets, and an expanded R&D department, Shakespeare® has positioned itself as a leading producer of high performance polyamides while delivering best-in-class service to customers worldwide. Shakespeare® Company LLC, a subsidiary of Newell Brands, is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina (USA).

DUNA-CORRADINI S.P.A. is a specialist in fine chemistry with over 60 years of experience. They produce high-performance polyurethane solutions such as blocks, boards, special items, liquid formulated systems, polyurethane adhesives, and epoxy resins. Their products are used in multiple industries such as cold chain, industrial insulation, construction, automotive, and nautical. DUNA-Corradini is based in Soliera, Italy and they have an internal laboratory for research and product development. Their products are suitable for even the most challenging applications.

"MELITEK´s mission is to supply new innovative and sustainable technologies, which offer our customers advantages within areas of product innovation, process improvements, higher safety and improved sustainability for enhanced profitability. MELITEK is dedicated to offer the best service for our customers. This is possible as we have a team that is devoted to value added service, we strive to meet individual customer needs and we have extensive application know-how based on many years of experience in the healthcare business. MELITEK has a long history in providing PVC-free solutions for flexible films for primary packaging and tubing applications and has already supplied commercial solutions to the healthcare market for 15-20 years. At MELITEK, we are proud to be one of the suppliers with the longest commercial history in the market for PVC substitutions. MELITEK produce and offers innovative elastomer (TPE) and polyolefin (TPO) compounds specially designed to meet the strict requirements of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging applications. Available for film tubing and moulding, meliflex materials adds value and are cost-efficient alternatives to e.g. flexible PVC and TPU. Further, we offer customized polymer compounds based on PE, PP, COC, ABS, PC, PS, TPE, TPO and TPV (meliflex XC range) for healthcare and advanced technical applications that are tailored to specific customer requirements on color and additive functionality. We are privately owned and are proud to supply to some of the world’s largest healthcare companies for their key products. Our customer’s success is our success, thus we value the strong partnerships we enjoy with our customers."

Cast Nylons Limited (CNL) is the premier producer of cast nylon in North America. Our people, our processes and our products are recognized as being among the very best in the industry. Innovation drives our engineers and casters to develop creative solutions for our customers. CNL offers 42 standard and custom product formulas to meet the needs of the most demanding applications. The company's product offerings include cast nylon sheets, rods, tubular bars, rectangular bars, nylon sheaves, elevator buckets, disks, rings and custom cast components. With distributors strategically located throughout the United States and Canada, CNL is available to serve a wide variety of industries and applications.

Washington Mills is a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of abrasive materials and fused mineral products. As the largest producer in North America with sales and manufacturing facilities around the world, our capabilities are unrivaled in the industry. We offer a rich array of abrasive grains and specialty electro-fused minerals. From macro grits to micro grits, to custom specialty fusions, our fused materials are used around the world in hundreds of different industries and applications. We manufacture and distribute a wide range of products in many different grains and powder sizes: Alumina Bubbles, Alumina-Silica Fines, Alumina-Zirconia, Boron Carbide, Brown Aluminum Oxide, Chrome-Alumina, Custom Fusions, Emery, Fused Silica, High Chromium Ruby Colored Aluminum Oxide, Iron Pyrite, Magnesium Oxide, Mullite, Pink Aluminum Oxide, Potassium Fluoroborate KBF4, Silica Fume, Silicon Carbide, Spinel, Synthetic Cryolite, Toll fusion, White Fused Alumina, Zirconia.