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Meet KRAIBURG TPE at Plastic & Rubber Vietnam 2019

KRAIBURG TPE is showcasing its latest developments and TPE material solutions at the upcoming PLASTIC & RUBBER VIETNAM,
to be held from 27 to 29 November 2019, at the I.C.E., Hanoi, Vietnam, at Booth F12.

Quality and versatility in TPEs for consumer applications ideal material solution for applications that require semi-
outdoor and outdoor use. Moreover, the compounds offer
In recent years, regulatory requirements and consumer
protection have been key in supporting the consumer excellent adhesion to PC, ABS, PC/ABS, ASA and SAN as
market. KRAIBURG TPE has addressed this by acquiring well as to PA6, PA6.6 and PA12, including color stability,
comprehensive knowledge in the field. The company which eases the coloring process when colored materials
has built up a wide range of TPE products and custom are requested for this series.
Underscoring the safety of use, a selection of the
THERMOLAST® K,
For Tec E® and COPEC® series is certified in accordance
to the UL94 HB flammability test.
Typical applications include smartwatches, watch bands,
mobile phones, controllers, audio devices, remote
controls, virtual reality devices and other consumer
electronic applications.
Also, on show at Hanoi will be an impressive TPE portfolio
solutions that match customer requirements, to ensure and custom-engineered solutions for consumer, industry,
that the customer’s product will achieve its objective automotive and medical applications.
in the highly competitive consumer products industry.
The sectors covered include personal care and hygiene KRAIBURG TPE offers much more than just compounds,
products, household items, office supplies, toys and sport with technical expertise, individual consultation and one-
articles, cosmetic and food packaging. on-one service for its customers.

In terms of safety, shoring up KRAIBURG TPE’s commitment About KRAIBURG TPE
to customer satisfaction and assurance, its TPE products KRAIBURG TPE (www.kraiburg-tpe.com) is a global
comply with global regulations and standards, including the manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomers. From its
EU (No 10/2011), and the Food and Drugs Administration beginning in 2001 as a subsidiary of the historical
(FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 21, EN 71/ KRAIBURG Group founded in 1947, KRAIBURG TPE has
3. KRAIBURG TPE’s compounds also adhere to the GuoBiao pioneered in TPE compounds, today being the competence
(GB) 4806-2016 standard in China. leader in this industry. With production sites in Germany,

Innovative TPE solutions for consumer electronics and the U.S., and Malaysia, the company offers a broad
smart devices range of compounds for applications in the automotive,
industrial, consumer, and strictly regulated medical
In today’s consumer electronics and smart devices sector, sectors. The established THERMOLAST®, COPEC®, HIPEX®,
design features like surface feel, scratch resistance, and For Tec E® product lines are processed by injection
resistance to oils and chemicals, and skin-safe contact are molding or extrusion and provide numerous processing and
becoming standards to achieving consumer satisfaction. product design advantages to manufacturers. KRAIBURG
The THERMOLAST® K, For Tec E® and COPEC® are ideal TPE features innovative capabilities as well as true global
TPE materials solutions. The selection of TPE compounds customer orientation, customized product solutions and
feature an exceptionally silky and velvety surface, a high reliable service. The company is certified to ISO 50001 at
degree of scratch and abrasion resistance properties, its headquarters in Germany and holds ISO 9001 and ISO
resistance against skin oil, and oil applied on skins, like 14001 certifications at all global sites. In 2018, KRAIBURG
sunscreens and moisturizer. The TPE compounds also TPE, with 641 employees worldwide, generated sales of
feature good weathering resistance, making them an 189 million euro.

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