Suppliers in High Performance Thermoplastics

"Founded in 1991, FRL is committed to continuously advancing the application and reliability of these materials. Our products are recognized by our customers for being extraordinarily processable, consistent, and reliable for applications in the wire and cable, chemical processing, heat control, automotive, oil and gas exploration, and cast film industries. We continually diversify our capabilities by understanding the changing demands of our customer’s products and processes."

Arkema is a leading specialty chemicals and advanced materials company headquartered in Colombes, near Paris, France.Created in 2004 when French oil major Total restructured its chemicals business, Arkema was introduced at the Paris stock exchange in May 2006. With a turnover of 7.7 billion €, Arkema has 19,000 employees in more than 50 countries, 13 research centers worldwide, and a total of 137 production plants in Europe, North America and Asia.Arkema is organized into three business segments: Coating Solutions, Industrial Chemicals and Performance Products.

Idemitsu's performance chemicals are known for their extremely high purity and outstanding quality. Designed with Idemitsu's technological expertise, our unique chemical products meet the continually growing and expanding needs of our customers.

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Ovation Polymers strives to meet and exceed customer expectations through employing systems in manufacturing and business that encompass reliability, accuracy, efficiency, and a "sense of urgency" in meeting customer requirements.

"Enflo LLC is one of the largest, privately owned manufacturers of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) in North America. Founded in 1954, Enflo is a PTFE specialized solution provider with proven expertise in manufacturing Virgin, Reprocessed and Filled (Enflon®) PTFE basic shapes. Enflo manufactures PTFE molded sheets, skived sheets, tape, extruded rod and tubing, molded cylinders and rod in standard and custom sizes using PTFE resins and fill materials to fit our customers’ needs. Enflo serves a wide range of industries such as construction and bridges, food and beverage, oil and gas, electronics, automotive, aerospace and defense, chemical, energy, and industrial, where high quality products built by proven manufacturing operations are critical for success. We have two manufacturing plants working for our worldwide customer base. U.S. customers are serviced by Enflo LLC in Bristol, Connecticut, and Canada/International customers are serviced by Enflo Canada Ltd., in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada."

HaloPolymer, OJSC is one of the largest world producers of fluoropolymer products (9% of the world market) and the only Russian producer of specialized fluoropolymers (melt processable fluoroplastics and fluoroprenes). The Company is number one Russian producer of freons and one of the leaders in production of inorganic chemistry materials (acids, alkalies, salts). By accumulating Russian and world experience in specialized materials market development HaloPolymer creates and produces innovative high technology plastics based on fluoropolymers, which are used in all areas of modern industry. Constant development and search for more efficient decisions to meet the increasing demand of the specialized materials market is the basic concept of our work. In order to reach this goal our Company is introducing the newest techniques and up-to-date developments in the area of specialized materials in the production process.

SOLVER POLYIMIDE founded in 2010 November, is a professional and high-tech manufacturer of POLYIMIDE (PI) and its products with the name "GOLDEN PLASTIC". SOLVER POLYIMIDE\'S polyimide is a kind of high performance engineering plastic. It not only has excellent thermal, mechanical, dielectric, dimensional stability, corrosion resistance and anti-radiation performance, but also has good machinability.

In order to pursue higher profitability, Kureha adopted a new business plan in 2001 that has seen the company move away from manufacturing commodity chemicals to become a specialty products business. The plan introduced a process of selecting and concentrating on key growth businesses and is implemented in tandem with Kureha's commitment to its new mission — "the pursuit of excellence."

Daikin has been a world leader in the development, manufacture and sales of fluoropolymers and chemistry since 1924. Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, Daikin is renowned for innovation, quality and commitment. As the world changes, Daikin is meeting the challenges with technology that makes a difference. We have been in the forefront of the fluorocarbon industry not just with constant innovation in the products we develop, but the service and support behind them.

"Founded in 1982 to develop novel forms and morphologies of carbon, Hyperion Catalysis' flagship technology is a conductive, vapor grown, multi-walled carbon nanotube. These tubes are trade named FIBRIL™ nanotubes. Since the original synthesis of carbon nanotubes in 1983, Hyperion Catalysis has devoted substantial resources to improving the technology of their manufacture and developing their use in a variety of applications. Hyperion Catalysis now supplies FIBRIL nanotubes, pre-mixed, in a range of plastics. These plastic/ nanotube composites are in commercial use in a growing number of automotive and electronics applications. The FIBRIL nanotubes are used to impart electrical conductivity to the plastic in combination with additional benefits that are related to the unique structure of the nanotubes. Additional applications for our FIBRIL nanotubes are in development and it is expected that they will open a wide range of exciting markets. We encourage you to contact us to discuss how our nanotubes can help you design outstanding new products."

"Fluorocarbon is one of the UK’s largest fluoropolymer processors, operating from 3 manufacturing sites: 2 in the UK and 1 in Europe, sales offices in Europe and the USA and partners globally, we aim to offer our customers high quality, cost effective solutions. Fluorocarbon specializes in the manufacture of complex machined components, PTFE seals, slide bearings, skidway systems and high-performance coatings. With over 50 years of experience and customers who are worldwide market leaders, we ensure our products and services are focused on meeting their increasing demands."

LATI Thermoplastic Industries S.p.A. is the official global supplier of high technology solutions for the thermoplastic industry; it has been officially included in the foremost independent successful compounders by Applied Market information, in the publication “Technical Compounders – A review of Europe’s 50 largest players”. Thanks to over 70 years of experience in the sector of plastic materials, Lati has a consolidated reputation in terms of quality and service.

UJU New Materials (ISO 2001:9001) is a resin manufacturer of Polysulfone (PSU), Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU), and Polyethersulfone (PESU). The company offers a variety of grades within each product family, many of which carry important regulatory approvals. UJU New Materials Co. LTD has been awarded many patents in high performance polymers and has received national awards including the Guangdong Pearl River Angel Cup Outstanding Enterprise Award and The Jiangmen City Science and Technology Innovation Contest Champion.

EnCom Polymers has a wide variety of enhancements available including glass, mineral, talc and flame-retardants. These enhancements can be added to almost any polymer. Please contact us with any specific requirement you might have and we will gladly assist you.Through our commitment to customer service, product quality, and new product development, EnCom Polymers has grown to serve a broad range of industries such as telecommunications, medical, electrical and electronic, material handling, and industrial.

"Polyarn is a trading company specialising in recycling and distribution of High Temperature Polymers and Aramid Fibres with customers and suppliers around the globe. We started by recycling and reselling a wide range of Aramid Fibres and recently we extended our activities to buying and selling High Temperature Polymers, in close cooperation with YF International. We are looking for high quality HTP production waste, which can be recycled, resold and reused. As recycling is becoming more important in this day and age, we strive to insure that we can make a change in the carbon footprint being left by our generation. Our recycled materials can be used in numerous applications, i.e. in the automotive, medical and electrical industry."

"FILTEC has been the specialist in development and production of technical textiles for more than 20 years - particularly for the high demands placed on filaments, sewing threads and fabrics in the premium industrial area. Today - based on our own demands on best quality and function - we are the reliable partner and strong consultant of numerous market leaders worldwide. From our headquarter near Cologne we create customised solutions in close cooperation with universities, research laboratories and, of course, our customers. These solutions effectively optimise ongoing processes and make them more encomical due to their properties, e.g. chemical and temperature resistance. "

"Our company is Kard és Társai Kft . It has been present on the Hungarian plastic raw material market for almost 30 years. For 15 years we represented the Vienna-based Interowa, and from 2000 we represented the Biesterfeld-Interowa trading house, and then we built up our own circle of suppliers. Today, our product range ranges from bulk plastics to engineering plastics to high-performance plastics. Our goal is to find the most value-for-money raw materials and consumables for all areas of plastic processing and tool maintenance to meet the needs of our customers. ​ Visit our constantly expanding, regularly updated website, where you will find our product range and report on the latest developments and novelties of our partners! ​ We look forward to providing you with professional assistance in selecting the right raw material from product design to series production. Our strength is the maximum support and service of flexibility, speed and individual needs."

In our company we manufacture and develop custom additive masterbatch and pellet. Our main properties are achieving ANTIMICROBIAL properties, as well as, AUTOLUBRICANT, ABRASION RESISTANCE, UV RESISTANCE, THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY and ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY. We can use as a core material our polymers (ABS, TPU,PEEK) or the material that the customer proposes to us. In this case, the customer give us the core material and tell us what percentage of dosage he would like. With this we know the viability of the material and we will contact you back with the quotation and the delivery time.

Founded in 1970 in Japan, Kotec, a manufacturer of compounding polycarbonate and PPS resins, supply the quality products to over 30 countries. Our polycarbonate resins are used in a wide variety of applications. Kotec technological innovations and professionalism have made significant contributions to the remarkable success of our loyal customers. Our mission is to provide the quality service and products that meet or exceed the standards of our worldwide customers through team collaboration. To fulfill it our specialized team is committed to working for you in the most economical, consistent and efficient way.

Gharda Chemicals Limited, established in 1967, is a research-based company with four manufacturing units. The company has won several national awards for technical innovation in the chemical industry and has many firsts in the field of dyestuffs, pesticides, veterinary drugs and polymers. Innovation through a vibrant R&D has marked the rise of Gharda Chemicals Limited (GCL) from a small unit in 1964 to one of the most successful and reputed companies in the Agrochemical Industry. A strong and vibrant R&D program and expertise in process development has enabled the company to capitalize on superior technology. This has led to the production of vital import-substitute products and cost-effective agrochemicals on a large scale and consequently to a strong, competitive national and international presence. And all this has been made possible by the vision and unswerving dedication and commitment of Dr. Keki Gharda, Founder – Chairman & Managing Director, Gharda Chemicals Limited.

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.

ERREPIEMME SRL was born on the initiative of people who have been working in the plastics sector for over thirty years

Titan Plastics Compounds Co., Ltd was founded in August, 2005 by a team who has more than 22 years working experience and enthusiasm in Taiwan 's compounding field. We are customer-oriented company in providing special, high value-added compounding services and solutions to thermoplastic users. When customer works with us, Titan Plastics provides all-around services including material development, product design, molding technology and assurance test, etc. We perform as trusted partner for our customers by the processes of communication, consideration and cooperation. As our company name, we provide a variety of plastic compounds ( plastic pellets/ granules ) to thermoplastic users. In POM and PA-compounds, we have strong engineering and expertise with following grades. For POM products, the trade mark is named “TITACON” ,the trade mark of other product such as PA.PC and advanced engineering plastics are named” TITALON”.

Realizing KAITEKI, the sustainable well-being of people, society and our planet Earth The Mitsubishi Chemical Group* is a comprehensive chemical company that develops a wide range of businesses from basic materials to functional products on a global scale. With the capabilities we have accumulated over the years of operation, we create new values and provide solutions to diversified social and environmental issues. * The Mitsubishi Chemical Group consists of Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation and its group companies

"Afton Plastics is a quality-driven manufacturer of advanced high-performance thermoplastic shapes and components with distribution through the International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD) network. We specialize in melt-processible fluoropolymers offering advanced properties such as heat-resistance, stability, low friction, weather-resistance, chemical-resistance, and superior electrical properties. Afton offers a wide variety of sizes in extruded rod and compression-molded sheet, rod, and tube. We maintain an extensive inventory in Bloomington Minnesota and Lancaster Pennsylvania, providing convenience for regional customers."

"Vertec Polymers, Inc., founded in 2003 and located in Houston, Texas, is a custom processor of high performance polymers. We distinguish ourselves by providing exceptional service and a wide range of high quality, custom molded products. We offer the most competitive prices, respond to our customers' needs promptly, and deliver on time. Our pledge to you is that we will listen to your needs and concerns, devote our entire engineering and manufacuring expertise to solving your problems, and deliver demonstrable value through the best available product for your company. From processing to machining, design to analytical testing, we have extensive experience in applied polymer sciences. We are here to help you better compete in the high performance plastics marketplace. Our management and technical staff are veterans in the industry. To learn more about who we are and how we specifically can help your company be more competitive in the parts and OEM business, please don't hesitate to contact us. You'll be glad you did."