TEKNOR APEX ESTABLISHES AUTOMOTIVE PROGRAM AS A SINGLE SOURCE OF COMPOUNDS FOR A WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS

The International Custom Compounder Introduces a Program Drawing from Divisions that Produce Thermoplastic Elastomers, Engineering Thermoplastics, and Vinyl

PAWTUCKET, RI, U.S.A., October 31, 2008: Teknor Apex Company has established an automotive industry program capable of serving as a single source for manufacturers that use diverse types of plastics compounds, the company announced today. The program is staffed by specialists in automotive applications for thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs), engineering thermoplastics (ETPs), and flexible vinyl, according to industry manager Steve McCormack.

“Separately the Vinyl, TPE, and ETP Divisions have amassed years of experience in serving the automotive industry, including many OEM approvals and a wide array of applications,” said McCormack. “What’s new is that for the first time we have a single team in place ready to supply the full range of Teknor Apex automotive compounds to the entire world marketplace.”

McCormack cited the special capabilities of the three product divisions:

● Engineering Thermoplastics. This division operated as Chem Polymer when Teknor Apex acquired the business in 2004. Automotive has traditionally been its largest market. The company’s wide range of Beetle® and Chemlon® glass-reinforced, mineral-filled, impact-modified, and flame retardant nylon compounds are used in under-hood, under-chassis, exterior, and interior components.

● Vinyl. Apex® compounds are mainstays in instrument panel skins; interior trim; seals and gaskets; window encapsulations; over-molded levers, knobs, and grips; scuff plates; body side moldings; and SAE wire jacketing. The high-performance Flexalloy® vinyl elastomer
product range includes grades that provide resistance to grease, oil, and aggressive fluids in demanding automotive applications.

● Thermoplastic Elastomer. Commercial applications of Teknor Apex TPEs include ducts, hoses, knobs, strut covers, airbag covers, grips, gaskets, seals, wheel well liners, instrument panel skins, and interior and exterior trim. There are six distinct TPE families: Uniprene® thermoplastic vulcanizates; Telcar® TPOs; Monprene®, Tekron®, Elexar® styrenic TPEs, and Tekbond® bondable compounds for over-molding onto rigid thermoplastic substrates.

Photo Caption: A few examples of automotive components produced from Teknor Apex compounds. Top left: flexible PVC gearshift boot. Lower left: flexible PVC convoluted duct for electrical cables. Center: round flexible PVC grommets. Bottom center: TPE fittings for tubing. Three convoluted parts from top to bottom at right: TPE strut bellows.

Approvals and specifications of Teknor Apex automotive compounds by international OEMs are listed for each of the three divisions at www.teknorapex.com.


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Founded in 1924, TEKNOR APEX COMPANY is a privately held company with seven business units and 2,000 employees. It is headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, U.S.A., manufactures at 12 locations in the U.S. and overseas, and sells in 86 countries. Visit the web site: www.teknorapex.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Americas: Teknor Apex Company, 505 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861 U.S.A. Tel: 1-401-725-8000. Tel. from U.S. only: 1-800-556-3864. Email: info@teknorapex.com. Asia: Singapore Polymer Corporation, 41 Shipyard Road, Singapore 628134. Tel: 65-6265-2544. Fax: 65-6265-1821. Email: ginfo@spcpl.com.sg. Europe: Teknor Apex UK, Ltd., Tat Bank Road, Oldbury, West Midlands B69 4NH, UK. Tel: 44-121-665-2105. Fax: 44-121-544-5530. Email: infotauk@teknorapex.com.

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