Oct 4, 2018   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Trinseo’s New Overmolding TPE Grades to Launch at Detroit’s SPE Automotive TPO Conference

Trinseo (NYSE: TSE) a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, will introduce four new series of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) at Detroit’s SPE Automotive TPO Conference on October 7-10, 2018. The four new TPE series include 16 new overmolding grades specifically developed for automotive applications, offering improved adhesion to Trinseo’s MAGNUMTM ABS and PULSETM PC/ABS product range.

Trinseo has a long heritage in performance plastics with over 30 years of experience in the development of rigid plastic materials for use in automotive applications. Since the acquisition of API in 2017, the company has gained unique expertise in both the formulation technology and compounding processes of TPE solutions. The introduction of these new TPEs marks a milestone in the integration process as Trinseo works to further expand the synergies between its rigid- and soft-touch product portfolios.

The automotive industry’s demand for TPEs enabling premium aesthetics and haptics is growing. For many engineers, the increasing demands on function and surface design can best be met with TPE overmolding solutions. Trinseo’s new TPE series provides a broad range of hardness, melt flows, and finishes for excellent aesthetics and processability in injection molded and extruded applications.

Tony Samurkas, Trinseo’s TS&D Director North America, will present the company’s new TPE series on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 10 a.m. ET.

“Bonding strength between the TPE and the polar substrate is dependent on the chemical compatibility of the materials,” Samurkas said. “Optimal adhesion is achieved if you have the control and expert knowledge about the technology of both the rigid- and soft-touch plastics.”

All TPE grades are produced at Trinseo’s manufacturing site in Mussolente, Italy. The high-tech plant also contains a state-of-the-art Specialized Overmolding Center (SOC), designed to measure the adhesion between substrates in accordance with VDI 2019 standards.

About Trinseo

Trinseo (NYSE: TSE) is a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders, and synthetic rubber. We are focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to help our customers create products that touch lives every day — products that are intrinsic to how we live our lives — across a wide range of end-markets, including automotive, consumer electronics, appliances, medical devices, lighting, electrical, carpet, paper and board, building and construction, and tires. Trinseo had approximately $4.4 billion in net sales in 2017, with 16 manufacturing sites around the world, and approximately 2,200 employees. For more information visit www.trinseo.com.

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