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IMCD Group expands exclusive distributorship for Teknor Apex PVC compounds in Europe
10/25/2011 |
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ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands (18 October, 2011) - Teknor Apex Company has appointed its long standing exclusive European distributor for PVC compounds, IMCD Group, as their partner for the distribution of a new generation of Apex® PVC compounds for medical applications. The new compound series provides the market with the highly sought diethyhexyl phthalate (DEHP) replacement with alternative plasticisers, such as citrates and trioctyl trimellitate (TOTM).The DEHP replacement includes grades for both extrusion and injection moulding applications, such as tubings for intravenous (IV) sets, catheters, tracheal cannulas, syringe bodies, luer connectors and many others.
As these compounds are specially made for the medical industry, the Apex® medical PVC compound series comprises besides standard grades also gamma sterilisation proof grades, frosty effect grades and other specialties. Teknor Apex also customises compounds in order to match specific customer requirements.
Johan Scholten, IMCD's Director Business Group Plastics, comments on the deal: "We have enjoyed a very fruitful partnership with Teknor Apex® for a number of markets over the years. They are an innovative technical leader with a strong sense of responsibility to produce products that are safe for customers and consumers, and that comply with requirements established in their prospective market areas. IMCD also increasingly strives to provide modern markets with products that not only meet stringent application requirements but also contribute to sustainable solutions of tomorrow's world. In the case of DEHP replacement, this is an area where the business strategies of our two companies once again matched strongly."
Teknor Apex Company is a privately held company founded in 1924 and headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA. The company has eight divisions and 12 production locations in the U.S., Singapore, China, Belgium and the United Kingdom.
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