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Matrix has grown organically and by acquisitions over 23 years to become one of the world’s leading suppliers of raw materials to the rotomoulding industry. We have always believed that our unique focus on this fantastic process means we are well placed to offer the best technical sales and support in the business. One of our key objectives is to bring fresh ideas and exciting new materials to the market and expand the range of products that can be rotomoulded. We have strong technical roots and like to work in close collaboration with our customers. We also have close partnerships with our suppliers. Some of whom are the world’s largest petrochemical companies. We offer one of the widest ranges of materials and several of our key grades have been developed by us under our ‘design for roto’ concept. These are made to our own recipe and produced exclusively for Matrix. Our rotomoulding technical centre is based in the UK. As well as a wide range of sophisticated testing equipment, pilot-scale manufacturing and colour-matching the technical centre also has a production-scale carousel rotomoulding machine. This is used daily for new product development and testing and to help customers with trialling. Recently we have also installed a new high output dual ultra-mill which will be available for toll processing and the production of other non-rotomolding powders. We have further technical facilities in Poland, Australia and Asia. We are one of the largest suppliers of coloured, compounded powder to the rotomoulding industry in Australia and New Zealand. In 2010 we acquired the business of Vanglobe and in 2015 we acquired the business of Hills Polymers.

DuPont (www.dupont.com) is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere. Operating in more than 90 countries, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications; and transportation.

Momentive Performance Materials Inc. is a global leader in silicones and advanced materials, with a 75+ year heritage of being first to market with performance applications for major industries that support and improve everyday life. The Company delivers science-based solutions, by linking custom technology platforms to opportunities for customers .

Founded in 1979, Polymeric Resources Corporation (PRC) and its operating subsidiaries are producers and Compounders of engineering thermoplastics.

For half a century, PAT has aided the progress of North American manufacturing by supplying top-tier pigments, chemicals, plastics, natural products, and ingredients to industry leaders. We are proud to be your trusted partner in formulating success.

Founded in 1975, with its head office in Blackburn, England, PPE operates manufacturing facilities in the UK and the US, plus sales offices and dealers across the US, Europe and Asia. The company’s success is based on the continual development of new elastomer materials combined with exceptional levels of customer service and technical support.

As DIOKI, we are proud to have brought a facility that will provide a significant amount of import substitution to our country. We combine commercial success with social responsibility and environmental awareness. Our investment, which started in February 2016, is planned to start trial productions in 2017 - May. Our product portfolio; GPPS - HIPS (Solid Polystyrene) and EPS (Expandable Polystyrene) raw material.

Sanyo Chemical America Incorporated is the U.S. Sales and Marketing organization of one of Japan’s leading specialty chemical producers – Sanyo Chemical Industries, Ltd. Founded in 1989, Sanyo Chemical America has more than 30 years of experience introducing innovative Japanese chemical products to American industry. Our multi-national team routinely handles all of the regulatory, logistical and commercial details involved with the importation of a broad range of made-to-order specialty chemical products into North America. Sanyo Chemical America owns one manufacturing plant, Sanyo Chemical Texas Industries, LLC (SCTI) in Pasadena, TX. SCTI produces a thermoplastic polyurethane powder, which is widely used for the automobile interior parts. Webpage of Sanyo Chemical Industries: https://www.sanyo-chemical.co.jp/eng/ Webpage of SANAM Corporation: https://sanyochemicalamerica.com/

"Minima is Asia's #1 brand of compostable products and resins, with offices in Asia, Europe and North America. Our company began in 2000 with a dedication to prevent plastics waste that pollutes the earth with harmful petrochemicals and nondegradable fragments. We knew there is a better way. We make innovative finished products for applications like compostable packaging and compostable foodservice applications. And we also custom blend fully compostable resins based on more than 30 international patents."

"Since 2010, Solaxis Has Specialized In Large-Format Industrial 3D Printing With Advanced Engineering Thermoplastics, For End-Use Production Parts, Functional Prototypes And Specialized Tooling. Our Passion Is To Manufacture Parts By 3D Printing With The Best Materials And Processes, As Well As The Best Finishing Methods.We want to become the reference in additive manufacturing and complementary processes for the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and manufacturing leaders in North America and Europe. To support the OEM and their supply chain with additive manufacturing of end-use production parts, functional prototypes and specialized tooling, as a leader in thermoplastic industrial 3D printing."

With the acquisition of INDUSTRIAL RUBBER WORKS COMPANY in 2005, Abbott Rubber Company now has the capability to fabricate and furnish Rubber and Thermoplastic Sheet, Strip, and Gaskets as well as a complete line of industrial rubber products. With over 75 years experience supplying distributors and original equipment manufacturers, INDUSTRIAL RUBBER WORKS DIVISION is now equipped to furnish just about any industrial rubber product requirement. We can fabricate these materials to just about any configuration. We can cut, die cut, strip, punch, laminate and add adhesive if required. Prototype and small quantities are our specialty.

"Shanghai Qifuqing Material Technology Co., Ltd., established in December 2004, is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research and development, production and sales of chemical products. The company's main products are polyvinylpyrrolidone PVP series products. The main products of this series are: PVPK15, PVPK17, PVPK30, PVPK90, PVPP, NVP, NMP, PVPVA, PVPSH, etc. The main application areas of the products are: environmental protection water treatment, medicine, new energy, new special coatings, beer beverages, petroleum, ink Printing etc. The company unswervingly bases itself on technological innovation, concentrates on product technology research and development, pays attention to product quality and honest service, has brought together a group of ""high, precise, and cutting-edge"" technical personnel, and has a high-quality scientific research team dedicated to the development of fine chemical materials. Design, research and development, production and sales, insist on the development of new technologies, new processes, new methods, new structures and other technological innovations. In 2018, it obtained the certificate of ""Polyvinylpyrrolidone"" high-tech achievement transformation project. At the same time, for the specific target market, optimize and perfect the R&D team, cultivate and introduce outstanding R&D talents, and actively build a core R&D team. We have accumulated rich experience in continuous product research and development practice, which can meet the specific needs of different industries for product indicators, and high-end customized routes. Over the years, ""based on innovation, focus on quality, honest service, sincere cooperation, and common development"" has been its consistent pursuit, and providing customers with high-quality, safe, reliable and stable products is its eternal policy."

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.

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.