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June 2013

• First Medical-Grade TPEs that Can Be Calendered Provide a Real-World Alternative to PVC in Bags, Bladders, and Pouches

April 2013

• RoHS-Compliant TPEs for Wire & Cable Provide High-Level Flame Retardance, Broad Temperature Range, Many Hardness Options

March 2013

• High-Purity Medical Elastomers for Wire and Cable Withstand Rigors of Clinical Use and Enhance Handling during Procedures

February 2013

• ISO-13485 Certification in the UK Strengthens Teknor Apex's European Supply Capabilities for Medalist Medical Elastomers
• Equipment from Clean Room Devices Permits High-Speed Assembly of Medalist Medical Tubing and Tapered-Barb Fittings

December 2012

• High-Purity TPV Medical Elastomer Range Now Extends from Ultra-Soft to New High-Hardness Grades, All without Need for Pre-Drying

July 2012

• Teknor Apex Now Offers 'the Broadest Selection of TPE Alternatives' Available from a Compounder in Europe

May 2012

• Broad Range of High-Purity TPV Medical Elastomers Eliminate Pre-Drying, Are Easily Colored, and Meet Stringent ISO and FDA Standards

February 2012

• Teknor Apex Shows Ease and Precision of Working with Medalist Medical Elastomer-Based Tubing Downstream of Extrusion
• Teknor Apex Offers Broadest Array of Medical Compounds, with Many New and Established Options in Vinyl and TPEs

January 2012

• New 'Wet-Grip' TPEs Impart Non-Slip Surfaces to Soft-Touch Products Wet from Rain, Sweat, or Soapy Water

December 2011

• Innovative TPE Chemistry Yields Three Ways to Bond Tubing Made from Medalist Medical Elastomers to Standard Connectors

November 2011

• Medical TPEs Provide Superior Alternative to Rubber in Plunger Tips for Plas-Tech Engineering's Innovative Single-Use Syringes

October 2011

• Teknor Apex Promotes Dr. Gert Joly to European R&D Manager for the Thermoplastic Elastomer Division
• Teknor Apex Promotes Barry Galpin to European Sales Director for All of the Company's TPE Compound Brands
• Ultra-Soft TPVs Provide Outstanding Elasticity of EPDM Foam with Processing Efficiency and Recyclability of Thermoplastics

September 2011

• Teknor Apex Promotes Stef Hordijk and Ger Vroomen to Top TPE Market Manager Positions in Europe
• Teknor Apex Promotes Nick Sandland and Elizabeth Ponte to Top Sales and Marketing Positions for TPEs in the Americas

June 2011

• American Kuhne and Teknor Apex Team Up for First-Ever Extrusion Run of PVC-Free High-Tolerance Medical Tubing at Up to 830 ft/min. Line Speed
• RF Welding Creates New Alternative for Fabricating Medical Fluid Bags Made with Medalist Elastomers

April 2011

• Ultra-Soft Medalist Elastomer Is Fully Compliant for Medical Uses and Provides the Feel and Patient Comfort of a True Gel

February 2011

• TPE Compound Is Specially Formulated to Withstand Punishing Conditions of a Growing Auto Application: Bumper Extensions
• New Wire Compound in Medalist Medical Elastomer Range Is Fully Compliant with Electrical and Medical Requirements

January 2011

• Medalist Elastomer Plant Receives ISO-13485 Certification, Adding New Dimension of Assurance for Medical Manufacturers

December 2010

• Sarlink TPV Saves Weight and Cost of Roof Seal in New 'M6' Multi-Purpose Vehicle from Chinese Automaker BYD

November 2010

• Teknor Apex UK to Start Up a New TPE Compounding Line as Part of an Overall Expansion of its TPE Capabilities in Europe
• Teknor Apex Closes Deal with DSM to Acquire Sarlink

September 2010

• Teknor Apex Acquires Sarlink TPV Unit from DSM, Citing 'a Natural Fit' with Its Own Diversified Compounding Business

July 2010

• Rugged TPE Diaphragm Maintains Seal on Fast-Cycling Disposable System that Mixes Pharmaceuticals without Contamination

May 2010

• Elastomer in New Device for Organizing Catheters and Guide Wires Aids in Minimally Invasive Medical Procedures
• Teknor Apex Automotive Group Continues Expansion in Asia with Appointment of Kyung-Jin Min as Market Manager
• TPE Resilience Is Key to Unique 'Energy-Displacement' Concept of New Athletic Cup, Enhancing Comfort and Protection

April 2010

• High-Purity Elastomers Speed Regulatory Compliance of Speech Therapy Devices, Increase Output, and Enhance Toughness

February 2010

• New Medical Elastomers for Tubing Perform like PVC and Provide Superior Gamma Stability

November 2009

• New TPE Medical Compounds Form Excellent Bond with HDPE for Over-Molded Seals in Fluid-Storage Vessels and Connectors
• New RoHS-Compliant TPEs Provide High Level of Flame Retardance, Wide Range of Use Temperatures, and Excellent Weatherability

September 2009

• Medalist™ Elastomer for the Cushion in a Pulmodyne™ Face Mask Provides Patient Comfort and Advantages in Manufacture

April 2009

• Four RoHS-Compliant TPE Compounds Provide UL94 V0-Rated Flame Retardance for High-Performance Cords, Cables, and Connectors

March 2009

• New Series of TPV Elastomers from Teknor Apex Exhibit Smooth, Silky Surface and Provide Big Productivity Boost in Extrusion

February 2009

• Mary Fournier of Teknor Apex Receives Northwire's 'Whale' Award for Speedy and Reliable Customer Service

January 2009

• Teknor Apex Offers Medical Manufacturers a Binder with Full Design, Processing, and Property Data on 33 Elastomer Compounds

November 2008

• RoHS-Compliant TPEs Exhibit Enhanced Flame-Retardance and Heat Stability for High-Performance Cords, Cables, and Connectors

October 2008

• Teknor Apex Automotive Program Makes Debut at Fakuma as a Single Source of Compounds for a Wide Range of Applications

September 2008

• Teknor Apex Introduces Far-Ranging Program That Will Serve as ‘A Single Source of Elastomers for Medical Manufacturers’

May 2008

• TPEs Based on New Olefin Block Copolymers are Far Superior to Conventional TPOs and Provide Advantages Over Many Other TPEs

March 2008

• Teknor Apex Establishes European Company for All of Its Compounding Businesses and Outlines Plan for Expansion