Suppliers in Engineering & Specialty Polymers

TARO PLAST company established in 1978 is now a leading company for the production of plastic compounds, with a wide range of products from Engineering Plastics to Polypropilene Compounds and Thermoplastic Elastomers. Our international organization is able to provide a worldwide service and high level of technical support.

Novalca was established in 1976 as a family run company dealing with thermoplastics. Over the years, it has become one of the major producers of compounds in Italy, operating in Europe, North Africa and in the rest of the world. Novalca produces thermoplastic compounds in granules, both colored e natural, designed to satisfy the needs of even the most demanding customers through a selection of tailor made, customized products.

At DimeLika Plast, we have over 40 years of combined experience in the plastic-manufacturing Industry and we regard ourselves as a service provider and a source of ideas for our customers. We make it possible for our customers to develop new and innovative applications in order to achieve high quality, tailor-made product solution. In cooperation with raw materials suppliers and fabricators, we constantly develop new, innovative plastic parts tailored to our customers’ individual requirements. This helps our customers to keep ahead of their competitors. We regard it as our function to work closely with our customers and provide them with professional assistance, from offering advice through developing applications, selecting raw materials and developing formulations right up to on-site service.

The Ceramer productline was developed by Hoechst AG and introduced into the market in 1998 by Ticona (since 2013 Celanese). The manufacturing process on industrial scale is well-established. Ceramer products have a broad application spectrum in the polymer and coating industry as well as semi-finished parts. In order to fully develop the market potential in all application areas and to further explore new application possibilities, in May 2003 Ceramer GmbH was founded jointly by Ticona, Prof. Hans-Werner Schmidt, Chair of Macromolecular Chemistry at the University of Bayreuth and Nikolaus Helbig, responsible for financial and legal issues.

With a successful track record reaching back to the early 1980s, Comco has vast experience in the production of standard and tailored semi-finished engineering plastic products, custom-cast parts and finished products for customers in industries ranging from automotive and consumer-goods manufacture to food processing. As diverse as the industries we serve are, our focus is always the same: to utilise the huge potential of cutting-edge engineering plastic technologies to precisely meet each customer’s needs. Large and small companies all over the world rely on us for swift and flexible service – regardless of whether we are responding to standard orders or special requests. We are specialists in solutions that meet highly individual measurements and technical specifications, even including single castings to suit your specific requirements. With production facilities in Austria and Germany, we are well equipped to serve customers worldwide.

"Phoenix Technologies has been a worldwide leader in recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) manufacturing for the past two decades. Our proprietary technology and extensive experience has allowed us to create rPET resins which meet or exceed demanding application requirements. Though you may not realize it, chances are, you see and use our technology every day. Phoenix Technologies is responsible for creating the materials used to package many of your favorite products including food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, shampoos, soaps and detergents. Our resins also can be used in non-packaging applications such as strapping, carpeting and others. Our patented technology for small particle size, fine mesh filtration, significant manufacturing capacity, state-of-the-art technology and unparalleled customer service has enabled us to accomplish our mission of ""Advancing the Value of Recycling Through the Use of Technology."

Uniplas, Inc. was established in 1989 to provide the injection molding industry with a combination of “quality and service” that was lacking at the time. In addition to providing superior quality and service, Uniplas, Inc. is invested in diverting as much material from landfills as possible. While this initiative was in its infancy during the late 1980s and early 1990s, Uniplas, Inc. committed its resources to developing superior products using post-consumer and post-industrial recyclates. These reclaimed materials can be found in applications all over the world, and have helped propel Uniplas, Inc. to the forefront of reprocessed material distribution. Our material and technical solutions, superb customer service, and excellent partnerships can provide any plastics processor or molder with the edge needed to compete and succeed in todays’ manufacturing environment.

"The history of ML Polyolefins' activity dates back to 2000, when the main basis of our activity was the purchase and trade of recyclable materials. In a short time, the company has become a leader on the local foil waste market. Along with the development, ML expanded the area of ​​operation, taking the position of a leader in the region. Thanks to its solid basis of activity, consistency in operation and continuous investments in waste confectioning devices, it quickly gained recognition on the domestic market. A few years after the start of operations, foil waste, among others, was delivered to the company's headquarters. from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and the Baltic States."

As a manufacturer of plastic products, you have to be flexible when purchasing raw materials and disposing of your production waste in an environmentally friendly and resource-friendly manner. The GRÜNSTOFF team is the right partner for both. If raw material prices fluctuate, automotive suppliers get into trouble or the legislator threatens product bans - we will develop a plan B for you. Thanks to the agile working methods and flexibility of our expert teams, we can offer you the best prices.

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Nevicolor today recognizes itself as the most complete technical partner in Italy for the supply of thermoplastic granules and powders. Thanks to the very high technical specialization and the extraordinary analytical competence it has managed during its long experience (over 55 years of activity) to make use of relationships with important international suppliers by establishing a supply relationship on a national scale. To complete the vast range (more than 3,000 references), it makes use of specific compounding systems for the creation of ad hoc products. With a large and unique warehouse (45,000 m2) it is able to serve prompt delivery throughout the national territory.

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.

Just about every major North American brand of polyethylene, polystyrene, and polypropylene products flows through your Osterman channel. But what else would you expect from a leading prime distributor of PE, PP, PS, PET and engineered thermoplastics? As one of the largest traders and polymer distributors in the industry, we're on a first-name basis with the sales, production and engineering experts who deliver for us – so we can deliver for you. Our close relationships help ensure availability and pricing that make sense for your business. We can also recommend application solutions and alternatives that can improve your output, productivity and profitability.

"Triesa is one of the leading companies in the international market in the manufacture of technical plastics. Since its inception it has been characterized by its investment in R + D + i, allowing it to consolidate itself as a pioneer company in the design of plastics. Our main motivation is the combination between a high quality product made to measure and the guarantee of satisfaction and service of our customers."

"Dixon Resine, the art of transforming. Since 1961 Dixon Resine has been operating in Italy and abroad with a single ambitious mission: to be recognized by the market as a specialist in the transformation of sophisticated polymeric materials into finished parts."

"VIST COMPOSITE LLC is a manufacturer and supplier of technological materials, equipment and tools for the production of products from polymer composite materials. Founded in 2012, our company has established itself as a reliable partner in Russia and the CIS. We are developing dynamically, taking part in international exhibitions every year and conquering new sales markets. Our company also regularly participates in scientific conferences and seminars. Our business strategy is to anticipate market developments, and all our efforts are focused on providing our customers with high-tech products in accordance with the most demanding requests. At the heart of our work is an individual approach to each Client and focus only on a successful result in solving any issue. We offer a wide range of products, which is constantly updated with new products that meet the latest requirements in the field of high-tech production."

East China University of Science and Technology Huachang Polymer Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise in Shanghai, specializing in R&D, production and sales of epoxy vinyl resins, ester resin, unsaturated polyester resin, heavy-duty anti-corrosion coating, high-performance epoxy resin, UV curing resin, 3D printing resin, polysulfone, cathodic protection material, ion exchange and adsorption resin and contracting and construction services for design and anti-corrosion engineering. The company has passed the ISO international quality system certification and has become a major vinyl resin R&D and production base in China.

Cost Effective: Wellman Advanced Materials' EcoLon® , Post-Consumer Recycled, Product Line, is more Cost Effective than Virgin Nylon while still consistently meeting product specifications. It is also not subject to Escalating Oil Prices, yet is Consistent on Quality.

Carbodeon has invested a decade in developing a unique set of patented technologies for manufacturing and deploying nanodiamonds: this is uDiamond®. uDiamond® materials are non-toxic, safe and approved by REACH and EPA for all types of applications. They are used in very small concentrations still offering the unbeatable performance with an affordable price. uDiamond® contains small 4-6nm spherical diamond particles. Diamond is the most thermally conductive and one of the hardest material known to humankind. Carbodeon technology creates highly pure, surface functionalized nanodiamonds, which enhances both the dispersibility and interaction with the target material. This gives uDiamond® modified materials extreme structural strength and thermal conductivity.

"3 PRODUCTION SITES 2 COMPANIES 1 VISION Our vision is to provide best suited solutions to demanding industries. We love developing new products through innovative conversion methods and compounds. We excel in heavily regulated environments. We seek to be an extension of our customer’s operations: a true partner."

"Working since 1949 in the transformation of textile flax, the Depestele Group , a fully integrated international group, manages the entire textile sector from the cultivation of flax to the production of finished fabrics. The leading private flax producer in Europe, the group works on around 8,000 hectares in flax cultivation in the departments of Seine-Maritime, Eure and Calvados. The company works with more than 600 farmers. Its two main activities are the cultivation and scutching of flax. The group has 4 scutching lines, allowing the recovery of all the straw by obtaining various products: tow (long fiber), tow (short fiber), shives (wood part of the stem) and seeds. The Depestele Group is present in the entire textile sector from agricultural production to weaving. It offers a high-end fiber for the clothing and household linen market. To diversify its production, the Depestele Group is also developing fibers that can be used directly by manufacturers in the composite sector for structural applications. The company has the ""Masters of Linen"" label which indicates that the flax has been cultivated and processed within the European Union, in compliance with the environmental and social standards in force."

FuturaMat believes that creating products that do not pollute is not only good for the environment; it is also good for business. We work hand-in-hand with our partners and clients to develop innovative uses of natural resources in order to create a smart solutions for our daily needs. The innovative technologies driving FuturaMat forward originate from labs of Valagro, a leading R&D facility focusing on using natural resources. With a shared goal of finding natural and innovative solutions to meet the needs of our environment and our need to perform, FuturaMat has created a portfolio of compounds and products that provide both businesses and consumers with quality alternatives to traditional plastics. In order to stay in touch with scientific and commercial developments in the sector, FuturaMat is a member of the Club des Bioplastiques, an association representing the entire French bioplastics industry: biobased and biodegradable resins.

"Empower Materials is a technology-based, high-growth, quality-focused company that produces the QPAC® product line, the world’s cleanest, thermally decomposable polymers. Our binders offer numerous benefits in processing advanced technology products. QPAC® carbon dioxide-based polymers improve manufacturing technologies worldwide in applications such as passive electronic components, metal brazing, film paste, and more. We are committed to providing excellent customer support. Our technical team works closely with our customers to maximize the benefits of QPAC in their products. Founded in 1991, Empower Materials is a privately-owned organization that changed its name from PAC Polymers Inc. to reflect its focus on the commercialization of QPAC® for binder applications. Headquartered in New Castle, Delaware, USA, we partner with numerous independent distributors to serve customers around the globe."

"Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co.,Ltd was established in 2002. With the theme of green, it is committed to the industrialization of environmentally friendly materials. It specializes in the research and development, production and operation of biological materials and green solvents. It is a national high-tech enterprise and a national strategy. The undertaking unit of the new material project for the new industry is one of the top ten biodegradable companies in China. More than 60 patents have been applied for and more than 30 authorized patents have been obtained. An environmentally friendly material industrial park has been built in Xiaogan City, Hubei. It has an annual production capacity of 10,000 tons of polymers, 15,000 tons of lactate, 5,000 tons of polyols, and 5,000 tons of 3D printing materials. Among them, the company's ""eSUN"" brand 3D printing filaments are sold to more than 80 countries and regions and enjoy a worldwide reputation."

"nature2need is a global green-tech leader in the development, manufacturing and distribution of sustainable biopolymer and biomaterial compounds and solutions. Our materials help significantly reducing carbon footprint, landfill & sea water pollution and increase the use of fast-renewable resources. nature2need started as a spin-off to offer high-performing bamboo and natural fibre reinforced polymers for the automotive industry. By now, nature2need contributes to customers´ success stories in nearly all sectors and almost everywhere in the world - with exciting developments. Truly innovative materials, industrial relevant mass production capabilities and high-degree of customisation at market-relevant cost levels are our unique selling-points. A global network of distributors and Sales Agents is working with us to serve you wherever you are."

Color & Comfort— DIC is a fine chemicals company with a top share in printing inks, organic pigments and PPS compounds in the global market. Established in 1908 as a manufacturer of printing inks, DIC has capitalized on its capabilities in organic pigments and synthetic resins to build a broad portfolio to markets such as automobiles, electronics, foods and housing. DIC operates in more than 60 countries and territories around the world today.

"Since the year 1990, the name Kunststoff-Kontor-Hamburg has stood for competence and dependability in technical synthetics. The flexibility resulting from our independence of manufacturers, which we haved enjoyed both in the past and today, holds the greatest significance in our company ideology. There is no quantity too large – or too small – for us, because every customer is specially attended to according to his individual needs. Our quality claim is also consequently confirmed by the certification according to DIN ISO 9001:2000"

ELIX Polymers is a leading manufacturer of ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resins and derivatives in Europe. Operating from its head office in Tarragona, Spain, and with sales support teams in all key markets, the company is a specialist provider of tailor-made solutions for high quality thermoplastics applications. With a track record of over 45 years, ELIX Polymers is an expert in ABS polymers, and it has the resources, the expertise and the experience to create value for its customers through highly individual solutions. We offer a broad range of material solutions for a variety of industries and applications, meeting the stringent requirements of the healthcare, automotive, appliances, electronic and other industries. In addition, we have ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications and fully underwrites the chemical industry’s responsibilities. Our key factors are continuous improvement, innovation, state-of-the-art technology, a high level of experience in the sales and technical marketing departments, as well as our team of professionals who make up the human capital of ELIX Polymers.

Kays Kft. is a 100% Hungarian family-owned company committed to sustainability and efficient use of resources. We have been in close cooperation with the German Hapego Plastics GmbH since 2014 and are present in many areas of the German market. We are members of the Hungarian Plastic Industry Association, the Magyarok a Piacon Club, the German-Hungarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the Győr-Moson-Sopron County Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Our mission is to promote environmental consciousness in all our operations.

Solvay, an international chemical group, offers a broad range of products that enhance performance in Home & Personal care products. Solvay delivers creative solutions to deliver new product innovations that maximize consumer benefits. Solvay Novecare is an industry leader in natural, naturally-derived and synthetic polymers, and specialty surfactants, delivering high-performance solutions to diversified markets, including health care, personal care and home care. With a worldwide industrial footprint and global R&D and tech support network, Solvay Novecare has developed the expertise to answer a variety of needs in surface modification, rheology, active delivery, and improvement of formulations and processes while committed to sustainable development.

"Invibio is a proven partner to medical device manufacturers and a leading provider of biomaterial solutions. Our revolutionary PEEK-OPTIMA™ polymers have over 20 years of proven clinical history. Every day our implantable PEEK polymers are used in diverse medical applications including spine, arthroscopy, joint reconstruction, trauma, dental and cranio-maxillofacial (CMF) procedures. Invibio Biomaterial Solutions is a Victrex company."

Founded in 2005, West Michigan Compounding (WMC LLC) is focused on supplying products and services to help customers achieve significant plastic raw material cost savings. Our goal is to provide customers with alternatives to their costly virgin resins by delivering materials that have similar physical properties and consistency. With two operational facilities in Greenville, Michigan, our capabilities extend from compounding to plastic reclamation. Housed in a 25,000 square foot building, our compounding operations allow us to formulate, extrude, and test our products. At 440,000 square feet, our plastic reclamation center is used to sort, grind, wash (float/sink), pre-blend our feedstocks and post-blend our finished goods. In today’s competitive market, we have the capacity to compound and recycle over 100 million pounds of plastic per year. As experts in plastics compounding, we can produce both virgin and postindustrial compounded engineered thermoplastic resins. Each of our state-of-the-art, modern twin screw extruders possesses “loss in weight” feeding, dual venting, side feeding, strand and underwater pelletizing capabilities.

Since 1944 we have provided unparalleled service and support to thousands of satisfied customers worldwide. At Hecht Rubber we stock thousands upon thousands of hard-to-find items in both common and uncommon sizes. If the exact item you need is not in stock, our professional staff can manufacture it to your specifications at our state of the art custom fabrication facility.

Fifty years ago, we started making fibers with a new material called polyester. We've changed and grown over the years—and so has polyester! But our drive to be tech-savvy innovators—and to serve our customers with the most imaginative solutions we can offer—has never faltered. Better than anyone, we know from experience: True innovation starts in the fiber. We don't just manufacture—we sustainably innovate to provide the best fibers for our global customers. We envision a world where fibers help solve many of life’s everyday challenges. Where recycled products with high performance are the norm. Where being sustainable creates innovative loops of recycled and upcycled products that results in a world where waste is the exception – not the rule.

We are a diversified company with several production sites across Germany and have made it to our mission to process all thermoplastics in a sustainable manner so that they can be returned to the economic cycle as plastic grinding media, regranulates and compounds.