Teknor Apex Presents Daily Hourly Sessions on Broad Range of Materials for Sustainability and Electrification
NPE 2024: Teknor Apex discusses its recyclable thermoplastic elastomers and much more between Tuesday and Thursday
Compounder Teknor Apex is offering six key hourly presentations Tuesday-Thursday during NPE highlighting its progress in developing materials that are sustainable for various applications and those designed for electrification. Take a look at the lineup:
• 9:00 a.m.: From Landfill to Leading Edge: Experience the UBQ Revolution, Roland Ruprecht, UBQ
Learn how UBQ turns unsorted household waste into a climate-positive, cost-competitive, fully recyclable material replacement, and how UBQ and Teknor Apex have partnered to create sustainable, right-now plastics solutions that divert trash from landfills for carbon-negative applications for manufacturers.
• 10:00 a.m. — Sustainable Vinyl Compounds: From the Experts, Mike Patel & Sunny Mahajan
Learn how Teknor Apex is revolutionizing sustainable vinyl compounds with industry leading BioVinyl and Cycle Tek products, Join our industry veterans for an insider’s look at these next-generation compounds. These experts will break down how you can reduce the environmental impact of your vinyl products without sacrificing performance.
• 11:00 a.m. — The Truth About PVC in Medical Devices, Derek Laffey
Interested in discussing the latest information about PVC in medical devices? Join Teknor Apex pros as they dispel common misconceptions about PVC and explain why this durable, flexible and chemically resistant material continues to be a sustainable choice.
• 1:00 p.m. — Navigating the Diverse Landscape of Sustainability in Consumer Goods: Collaborate with Teknor Apex, Kushal Bahl
Consumer goods companies are harnessing sustainability as an engine of innovation and future growth. However, the industry is diverse and each segment is solving for sustainability differently. From sporting goods to appliances, key themes include sustainable design, end-of-life take-back programs and finding alternatives to traditional materials. As a highly collaborative custom compounder, Teknor Apex presents itself as uniquely positioned to support customers in these areas.
• 2:00 p.m. — Powering the Shift: Material Solutions for the Demanding Requirements of Electrification, Tariq Oweimreen
As the automotive industry continuous to steer toward electrification, we are seeing changes in application demands such as those related to thermal environment, flammability and electrical resistance. These changes are driving innovation at Teknor Apex, especially in the area of charging systems and battery modules. This presentation is highlighting specific applications where changing requirements have created opportunities for next-generation solutions. Explore the company’s comprehensive portfolio of nylon, PP, TPV and PVC offerings for electrical vehicles.
• 3:00 p.m. – Color with Consciousness: Explore Sustainable Solutions, Blake Johnson
Discover the hidden gem of NPE — sustainable plastic coloring technology. Witness solutions that go beyond aesthetics, offering vibrant colors alongside reduced heat generation and cutting-edge NIR black technology. Explore a responsible approach to coloring and join Teknor Apex.
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