Philippe Carabin has been named Chief Executive Officer of Eliokem International.

The German manufacturer of hose and connecting systems, Masterflex AG with headquarters in Gelsenkirchen, has recently launched the new Master-TPA hose line.

For cable manufacturers and suppliers in the IT and entertainment electronics sector, Kraiburg TPE has developed special halogen-free and flame-resistant TPE compounds that meet the stringent flame-resistance requirements of the relevant European and US standards.

At NPE in Chicago, Engel, the Austrian manufacturer of injection moulding machinery part-handling automation systems, presented among other exhibits a 60 tonne tiebarless all-electric e-motion combi machine as part of an integrated system that produced a multi-component cell phone holder. The part was moulded with PP and TPE.

A new series of clear, non-blooming TPE from Elastocon TPE Technologies, Inc. is claimed to eliminate oil bloom onto wood and other surfaces or materials by being completely oil-free.

Kraton Polymers LLC announced its commercialisation of Kraton G1645, a polymer that creates new opportunities to replace PVC in medical applications.

A unique approach to integrating a sealing and baffle function in GM’s 6T40 and 6T45 transversely mounted six-speed automatic transmissions helps condense packaging space and enable better clutch and transmission durability.

In mid-April PolyOne Corporation, Cleveland, OH, USA, announced the global launch of OnForce LFT long-fibre thermoplastic compounds.

From Teknor Apex, Pawtucket, RI, USA, comes another new series of TPE compounds that is fully RoHS-compliant.

RTP Company, Winona, MN, USA, has developed a line of decaBDE-free, flame retardant TPE compounds that are RoHS compliant.