With nine U.S. locations and operations in Belgium, Singapore, and China—as well as six separate divisions that serve a wide range of industries—we certainly have some company announcements from time to time. If you were looking for the most up-to-date Teknor information you can find, then you‘ve come to the right place.
Teknor Apex’s Suzhou Plant receives multiple certifications showing ongoing dedication to quality, sustainability and their people
In an effort to continuously raise the standards of their global operations, Teknor Apex Company is announcing the recent certifications awarded to their Suzhou, China plant which include the IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001:2015 and the ISO 45001:2018.
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Teknor Apex Monprene® Serves the Pet Toy Market with TPE Series Offering a Broad Range of Performance and Aesthetic Characteristics
For decades the Monprene® TPE product line has been the premier material choice for regulated consumer products. The latest series is now specifically designed for use in the manufacture of pet products. Monprene® CP-16500 series of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are durable and sustainable alternatives to thermoset rubber for dog toys, with a broad range of performance and aesthetic characteristics.
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Teknor Apex Completes Build of New European Manufacturing Facility with Center of Excellence in Germany
Teknor Apex Company is announcing the completion of their new state of the art 50,000 m2 facility in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which increases its manufacturing capacity of custom compounds and establishes a new European Center of Excellence for plastics research and development.
Read MoreHurricane Ida - Customer Letter
Teknor Apex is concerned for our customers and suppliers in and around the areas being impacted by Hurricane Ida, which made landfall in Louisiana with devastating force as a Category 4 hurricane Sunday. Although Ida has now weakened to a tropical storm, it delivered damaging winds, and is expected to continue over southeastern Louisiana and southwestern Mississippi. There is also the threat of excessive rainfall over the Central Gulf Coast and Tennessee Valley into Tuesday, then move towards the Northeast as it continues to weaken. We are currently in the process of reaching out to our supplier base and logistics partners, in and around these areas, to access the state of our supply chain.
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Expansion of Dry Color Portfolio - Teknor Apex Acquires Dorum Color’s Dry Color Business
Teknor Apex has announced the acquisition of Dorum Color Company’s dry color business. Dorum Color, located in Akron, Ohio, is a leading supplier of dry color in North America with a singular focus on the rotational molding market. The deal is structured as an asset purchase and customers will be supplied from Teknor’s Henderson, Kentucky Facility.
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Teknor Apex Strengthens its Capability to Provide PVC Compounds to Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 Suppliers in Japan
Teknor Apex Company has established a warehouse and distribution facility in Kyoto for its PVC automotive compounds and has appointed a sales agent responsible for serving auto-industry companies in Japan.
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Medical-Grade TPEs Bond Effectively to Copolyester Even After Exposure to Common Disinfectants And IV Nutrients
In Joint Testing by Teknor Apex And Eastman, Medalist® TPEs OverMolded Onto Eastman Tritan™ Copolyester Yielded Durable Bond For Grips, Gaskets, And Other Soft/Rigid Items
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Four New Flame Retardant Wire and Cable Jacketing Compounds from Teknor Apex Receive ‘Halogen-Free’ Assessments from UL
These New Products Join Many Other Halguard® Compounds Providing Manufacturers with Readily Available UL Component Recognition
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Halogen-Free FR Polyamides Yield Parts With Superior Surface Finish and Excellent Property Retention Upon Aging
New Creamid® Glass-Reinforced Compounds from Teknor Apex Make Possible Parts Consolidation in Applications with Stringent Mechanical and Aesthetic Requirements
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Weatherable Capstocks for WPC Decking Exhibit Superior Durability and Scratch Resistance and Help to Contain Costs
Weatherguard® WG-9000 Compounds from Teknor Apex Outperform Standard Capstocks without Need for Ionomer Content.
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December 3rd, 2020 - Coronavirus Customer Communication
Teknor Apex’s Supply Chain organization is diligently tracking the impact of the recent resurgence of (COVID-19) in North America and Europe. Through alternate sources and planning, we remain focused on maintaining a positive supply position that supports business continuity.
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TPE-Based Midsole Adds More Spring to Each Stride Of New Running Shoe From Anta Sports Products
Teknor Apex and ANTA Collaborated on Developing a High-Resilience Midsole Formulated with Monprene® TPE.
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