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Compounder ‘Walks the Walk’ on Sustainability

Sustainability is one of Techmer PM’s four pillars and guiding principles. And the company has recently earned third-party certification that ensures at least 99% of its waste is diverted from landfills.

Additive Concentrate for Enhancing Recycled PET Quality

Techmer PM’s HiTerra rPET Revive boosts intrinsic viscosity and reduces rPET yellowness.

Fluorine-Free Processing Aid for Blown PE Films

Techmer PM’s new regulatory-compliant HiTerra T5 additive said to exceed expectations.

Techmer PM and Cupron in Strategic Partnership to Expand Access to Cupron’s Copper-Based Antimicrobial Technology

Techmer will act as Cupron’s primary technology partner, manufacturer, and sales & marketing representative.

'Highly Efficient' Purging Agent for Blow Molding Polyolefins

Techmer PM’s PFM117632 purging agent said to slash changeover time and offer significant sustainability benefits.

SK Capital Acquires Majority Interest in Techmer PM

The strategic partnership between SK Capital and Techmer PM will further expand the reach of Techmer’s platform.

Wide Spectrum of Enhanced Medical-Grade Resins & Compounds Spotlighted at MD&M West 2020

Targeted at an impressive array of applications, the range of new medical-grade materials include modified PC copolymers, PEBA and TPUs, specialty copolyesters, a gamut of engineered compounds, and an advanced LSR.

Materials: Colored Polysulfones for Healthcare Applications

Techmer PM and BASF have launched colored Ultrason grades.

Techmer PM and Plastix Partner On Recycling Abandoned Fishing Nets

Through the use of Techmer’s proprietary Techsperse technology, Techmer is helping its customers use up to 100% recycled materials while maintaining physical properties and achieving their color and appearance targets.

Techmer PM Opens Multimillion-Dollar Production Line to Support Demands of Large-Scale 3D Printing Industry

Investment by Techmer PM is the latest in a public/private partnership that has involved close collaboration with the Department of Energy’s ORNL.

Architectural Fabricator's Novel 3D Printing Process Used in Unique Nashville and Chicago Installations

Techmer PM designed the materials for both projects.

Trash as Value: Turning Ocean Waste Into Viable Products

So-called “ocean plastics” is a global problem, but a wide range of companies across the entire supply chain have put in the time, money and R&D efforts necessary to make capturing and converting the material into a sustainable business. But demand must follow.

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: 3D Printing Materials & Applications

Materials developments churning for burgeoning additive manufacturing market.

Resins & Additives at NPE2018: Spotlight on Performance, Economy, Sustainability

NPE will host lots of news in engineered thermoplastic compounds, customized TPEs, polyolefins for packaging, bioplastics, recycled content compounds, purging agents, 3D printing materials, and a slew of innovative additives.

More High-Performance Materials for Additive Mfg Emerge

Included are high-temperature formulations for 3D-printed tooling.

Techmer PM Expands Operations with Production Facility in Mexico

Company aims to start up operations in second half of 2017.

Techmer PM Consolidates and Expands in Midwest

Batavia, Ill. operations to become Techmer PM's "Midwest Center of Excellence".

Techmer PM Partners to Apply DNA Tagging to Fibers, Plastics

Techmer PM sees potential for application of DNA tagging in film and injection-molded products.

Techmer PM's New Partnership Applies DNA Tagging to Fibers

Applied DNA Sciences and Techmer PM collaborate on applying the former's patented SigNature T DAN system to tag polymer-based fiber materials, and more.

Stabilized HDPE 'Shade Balls' Help Reduce Water Evaporation from L.A. Reservoir

Techmer PM partnered with blow molder Artisan Screen Printing to create improved 'shade balls'.

Materials at NPE: New Solutions to Enhance Processing, Performance, Sustainability & Cost

There was no shortage of new thermoplastics and additives covering the full range of end-use applications.

Planting The Seeds For A Future In Plastics

Winners of the Techmer PM sponsored Student Design Awards. There have been several stories lately from a number of companies describing the ways in which its employees are engaging with the younger generation.

MATERIALS AND ADDITIVES AT NPE: Spotlight on Performance, Economy, and Sustainability

Lots of news in engineering thermoplastic compounds, TPEs, and purging agents, plus a wide range of colorants and additives.

Mfg. Innovation Hub To Strengthen U.S. Leadership In Next-Gen Composites

Techmer is part of a new consortium to advance country's position in next-generation composite materials; first 3D-printed electric car unveiled.

News in Medical Tubing & Materials

Two innovations in medical tubing and more than a dozen new materials, coatings, and adhesives were on display at June’s Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) East show in Philadelphia.

New Contender Seeks a Niche in Specialty Engineering Compounding

The U.S. compounding business is getting intensely specialized as OEM manufacturers ship commodity work to China and focus more on value-added products here.