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Commemorating a decade of KRAIBURG TPE presence in India

KRAIBURG TPE celebrates 10 years of success in the Indian market

his year marks the 10th year of continuous growth and are resistant to disinfectants. Their quality is assured
Tand success for KRAIBURG TPE, the global specialist in by external laboratories conducting extensive tests (in
thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounding in the Indian accordance with USP VI, ISO 10993-4, -5, -10, -11).
and Sri Lanka markets, through KRAIBURG TPE Private
Limited in India. To support both markets, the company Creative consumer applications
operates offices in Bangalore, Delhi, Pune and Ahmedabad.
For consumer applications, KRAIBURG TPE continues to
A decade of growth and success expand its presence in the Indian and Sri Lanka markets

Although officially registered in 2006, KRAIBURG TPE India by offering TPEs that meet international food compliance
regularized its operations only in 2007 when it began doing standards.
business in the country through a representative based in Aside from providing its customers with a great
Mumbai. The India office subsequently hired its first sales n u mb e r of ou t st a n di n g st a n d a rd se ri e s,
manager in the country to liaise with local customers and KRAIBURG TPE also provides custom-engineered products
to establish connections with the medical and consumer specifically designed to meet new material requirements
markets in the Southern and Northern India regions as well. for creative and innovative applications. This is especially

In 2012, KRAIBURG TPE India took a major step forward true for companies that evolve and meet fast-changing
in expanding its business when it established its own consumer trends.
operations office and warehouse facility in Bangalore, and KRAIBURG TPE’s newly launched range of high-tech VS/AD/
even deployed a sales team to Pune and Delhi. HM series offers silky, satin-smooth surfaces that feature
Advancing excellence in the Indian market high scratch and abrasion resistance as well as durability,
and resistance against chemicals, specifically for consumer
KRAIBURG TPE is a global competence leader for and consumer electronics applications.
thermoplastic elastomer compounds, offering custom-
engineered and customized solutions for specific needs Accelerating automotive applications
in the four core markets: automotive, consumer, industry The use of TPEs in India’s automotive sectors is increasing,
and medical. because of their unique product advantages. Depending on
Revolutionizing medical applications material requirements, the TPEs fulfill OEM specifications
and they are used in the exterior, interior as well as
To meet India’s growing demand for TPEs for medical
in under the hood applications. Their extraordinarily
applications, KRAIBURG TPE offers a broad and varied high weather and UV resistance is particularly valued –
portfolio of medical products, which currently no other
especially in combination with their good flow properties.
local TPE manufacturer is offering.
Optimized scratch resistance as well as low VOC and
THERMOLAST® M products stand for highest standards fogging values mean numerous interior components
and responsibility. They offer optimum safety through
are made from certain series. Additionally, other
the KRAIBURG TPE Medical Service Package. This means formulas contain optimal sealing and vibration-damping
compliance with clean room classifications during
characteristics as well as temperature, oil, and grease
processing at customer’s site, guarantee of optimum raw resistance. This profile makes them ideal for applications
material purity and no use of latex, PVC and phthalates.
inside the engine compartment or in the underbody.
The compounds can be sterilized using customary methods

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