Plastic compounder Teknor Apex completes new European Centre of Excellence
Teknor Apex Company has announced the completion of its new 50,000 m2 facility in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which increases its manufacturing capacity of custom compounds and establishes a new European Center of Excellence for plastics R&D.
The site employs more than 100 positions in manufacturing, business support and commercial operations. The new Teknor Apex facility extends its technical capabilities and accelerates the technology developments.
The Rothenburg facility produces thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and engineering thermoplastics (ETPs), ranging from general-purpose compounds to highly specialised formulations. An extensive laboratory will be used for developing new compounds and providing customers with design support, application development, as well as product and process training.
The new facility was built with a strong focus on environment sustainability and holds certification for ISO 14001— Environmental Management, and ISO 50001— Energy Management. The plant uses LED lights, a closed loop water system, heat recovery systems with heat pumps to support it, and meets the highest requirement in heat insulation of the building.
“The team’s ability to complete the build and successful transfer of our manufacturing operations while in the midst of a pandemic is a true testament of their partnership and commitment to serving our customers in Europe,” said Suresh Swaminathan, president of Teknor Apex. “We are excited about our new laboratory which serves as a hub of innovation, serving the region as a source of customised formulations, application development expertise, and process optimisation.”
Customers in Europe will also benefit from the global capabilities and broad experience of Teknor Apex, noted Jan Duyfjes, General Manager Europe. “With manufacturing operations in the US, Europe, and Asia, we can provide global support and supply stability to European customers with plants in multiple countries.”