Buford, GA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/24/2016 -- Global specialty plastics manufacturer, KRAIBURG TPE, has partnered with BeauGen LLC, the creator of the Perfect Latch, to design a unique product for breast-feeding mothers across the nation.

BeauGen founders, Christopher Chang and Tu-Hien Le, have launched a brand new product with Perfect Latch. Perfect Latch acts as a cushion between the breast pump and the mother's skin to make it more comfortable to pump and to protect sensitive skin areas.

BeauGen needed a natural material that would be FDA-compliant as well as kind to the skin, flexible and extremely soft. Their challenge was to find a material with an extremely low Shore durometer value and high elongation at its breaking point. In addition, the material had to be colorable, while maintaining its technical properties.

KRAIBURG TPE's compound from their versatile THERMOLAST® K family was the solution for Perfect Latch. As well as meeting all the customer's technical requirements, it can be produced in small quantities and variously colored.

With Perfect Latch, the partnership between KRAIBURG TPE and BeauGen is making life much easier for mothers using breast pumps by combining innovation and manufacturing.

Perfect Latch is now available for order on the company's website http://www.beaugen.com.

About BeauGen LLC
BeauGen LLC was founded in 2015 by husband and wife team Christopher Chang and Tu-Hien Le. After becoming first-time parents and recognizing the unique challenges that mothers in particular face, they dedicated themselves to innovation that improves the lives of moms everywhere. Perfect Latch is BeauGen's first product, designed to revamp one of the least glamorous parts of motherhood by offering the most comfortable breast pumping experience.

About KRAIBURG TPE
KRAIBURG TPE (http://www.kraiburg-tpe.com) is a global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomers. From its beginning in 2001 as subsidiary of the historical KRAIBURG Group founded in 1947, KRAIBURG TPE has pioneered in TPE compounds. With production sites in Germany, the US, and Malaysia the company offers a broad range of compounds for applications in the automotive, industrial, consumer, and for the strictly regulated medical sectors. The established THERMOLAST®, COPEC®, HIPEX®, and For Tec E® product lines are processed by injection molding or extrusion and provide numerous processing and product design advantages to manufacturers. KRAIBURG TPE features innovative capabilities as well as true global customer orientation, customized product solutions and reliable service. The company is certified to ISO 50001 at its headquarters in Germany as well as in Malaysia and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications at all global sites. In 2015, KRAIBURG TPE, with over 500 worldwide employees, generated sales of 157 million euros.

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Leading Global Supplier of Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE’s) to exhibit at International Trade Show

Duluth, GA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/18/2016 -- KRAIBURG TPE has announced its third consecutive participation at the 2016 Plastimagen, Mexico trade show taking place from March 8-11 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Booth #2630). The decision was made to participate in this year's trade show due to growing business opportunities with key end users and processors predominately in the automotive industry in Mexico.

KRAIBURG TPE Mexico Director, Alberto Oba, who oversees business in Mexico and Central America, will lead the company's delegation at the show with support from Regional Sales Manager, Arturo Lopez and Distribution & Marketing Manager, Katherine Olano. This year's 20th International Plastics Exhibition and Conference represents the largest event for the plastics industry in Mexico and Latin America. Exhibitors and attendees will be introduced to the latest technology in machinery, equipment, raw materials, molds and tooling, instrumentation and process control, as well as developments in end-use industries such as packaging, automotive, electronics, and consumer goods.

"We are enthusiastic about meeting our current customers and displaying our technical solutions to numerous other prospects," said Oba. "We want our customers to be aware of our new technology and how it provides solutions to their processes". "This trade show has become an instrumental part of our growing presence in Latin America," asserted Oba.

At the show, KRAIBURG TPE will showcase its established broad product TPE offering including THERMOLAST® K, A, V, HIPEX®, COPEC® and For Tec E® compounds. THERMOLAST® K materials have versatile use and were developed to meet current market demands. They are used in virtually any industry and can be processed via injection molding, extrusion, or blow molding.

More importantly, they will exhibit their new additions to the THERMOLAST® K family –the high flow technology for automotive molders, particularly in the window encapsulation markets. As well as their new metal adhesion series that will bond to components such as stainless steel, aluminum and copper.

The company will also promote its well-known product lines of COPEC® and For Tec E® TPEs for consumer applications. These two series offer strong chemical resistance against hand oils and velvet-like haptics (COPEC®) and contain excellent nylon bonding (For Tec E®), making them a notable ingredient for electronic products. They are useful for end parts that are touched and handled frequently. KRAIBURG TPE looks forward to seeing everyone at the fair to solidity its relationship with their customers and harvest new ones as well as keeping abreast the latest market trends in the plastics industry in Mexico and Latin America.

About KRAIBURG TPE
KRAIBURG TPE (http://www.kraiburg-tpe.com) is a global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomers. From its beginning in 2001 as subsidiary of the historical KRAIBURG Group founded in 1947, KRAIBURG TPE has pioneered in TPE compounds, today being the competence leader in this industry. With production sites in Germany, the US, and Malaysia the company offers a broad range of compounds for applications in the automotive, industrial, consumer, and for the strictly regulated medical sectors. The established THERMOLAST®, COPEC®, HIPEX®, and For Tec E® product lines are processed by injection molding or extrusion and provide numerous processing and product design advantages to manufacturers. KRAIBURG TPE features innovative capabilities as well as true global customer orientation, customized product solutions and reliable service. The company is certified to ISO 50001 at its headquarters in Germany and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications at all global sites. In 2015, KRAIBURG TPE, with over 500 worldwide employees, generated sales of 157 million euros.

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International Pen and Ink Manufacturer finds the precise grip for their new product line with global thermoplastic elastomer producer – KRAIBURG TPE

Duluth, GA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/12/2016 -- Late last year, KRAIBURG TPE Americas, the manufacturer of tailor-made thermoplastic elastomers received the 2014-2015 Best International Supplier Award from Zebra Pen, a producer of writing instruments, in Monterrey Mexico. Alberto Oba, Director of KRAIBURG TPE Mexico, accepted the award on KRAIBURG TPE America's behalf. It was given based on outstanding service, consistent product quality and competitive pricing.

KRAIBURG TPE Americas and Zebra Pen have been collaborating since February 2014, when their respective representatives initially met at Plastimagen – a national plastics exhibition in Mexico City, Mexico. One of KRAIBURG TPE America's custom technologies from its THERMOLAST® K series was the solution for the grips needed on two of Zebra Pen's product lines: Orbitz and Sarasa.

For their Sarasa Gel Pen grip, Zebra was seeking a TPE with high coefficient of friction, optimal adhesion to polypropylene, and that would be easily pigmented to match their array of ink colors. The material processing and physical properties aligned extremely well with this application. Because of this success, Zebra then decided to utilize the same grade for their Orbitz pen line.

Similarly, the custom TPE manufacturer aided in the optimization of Zebra's logistics. Before partnering with KRAIBURG TPE Americas, Zebra was purchasing TPE overseas, resulting in a higher cost to acquire and store material. The thermoplastic elastomer producer not only provided a quality product that fit Zebra's application requirements, but was able to streamline their supply chain to a more cost efficient level.

This award and business are testaments of some of KRAIBURG TPE's capabilities in the consumer sector and what separates them from others in the TPE Industry.

About Zebra Pen
Zebra Pen Corporation (http://www.zebrapen.com) was founded in New York on August 1982 as an independent corporation owned by Zebra Co. Ltd. Of Tokyo, Japan. Founder, Mr. Tokumatsu Ishikawa chose the Zebra as its company image because he learned that it was an animal with strong family herding instinct. This was particularly important for Mr. Ishkawa, as he yearned to build a company where both customers and employees felt part of a family-like environment. The fact that the zebra appears as if it's decorated with large calligraphic pen strokes was the perfect visual for the company image. Today, Zebra Corporation offers an extensive line of writing products including: ball point pens, highlighters, mechanical pencils, gel rollers, and correction pens. Zebra Pens stands for quality, satisfaction, and an ultimate writing performance.

About KRAIBURG TPE
KRAIBURG TPE (http://www.kraiburg-tpe.com) is a global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomers. From its beginning in 2001 as subsidiary of the historical KRAIBURG Group founded in 1947, KRAIBURG TPE has pioneered in TPE compounds, today being the competence leader in this industry. With production sites in Germany, the US, and Malaysia the company offers a broad range of compounds for applications in the automotive, industrial, consumer, and for the strictly regulated medical sectors. The established THERMOLAST®, COPEC®, HIPEX®, and For Tec E® product lines are processed by injection molding or extrusion and provide numerous processing and product design advantages to manufacturers. KRAIBURG TPE features innovative capabilities as well as true global customer orientation, customized product solutions and reliable service. The company is certified to ISO 50001 at its headquarters in Germany and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications at all global sites. In 2015, KRAIBURG TPE, with over 500 worldwide employees, generated sales of 157 million euros.

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Duluth, GA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/05/2015 -- KRAIBURG TPE announces the formation of a new entity in Mexico under the legal name KRAIBURG TPE Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. As an operating subsidiary of KRAIBURG TPE Corporation in the US, the new company will function primarily as a provider of commercial and logistical support infrastructure for goods importation into the region. The formation of the Mexican entity will help to accelerate business growth, provide a higher level of localized service, and improve turnaround times.

The newly-formed Mexico division of KRAIBURG TPE will also benefit both current and future customers located in Central America. Operating under KRAIBURG TPE Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. provides more efficient importation operations, improved logistics management and streamlines the flow of materials. It also reduces the need for administrative support, documentation, and invoicing of imported goods.

Mr. Alberto Oba was announced as the Director of the Mexico branch earlier this year, which will be located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, NL Mexico.

"The formation of this new KRAIBURG TPE entity represents a major step forward in our efforts to expand further and solidify our business base throughout North and Central America, " said Jeff Frankish, Managing Director of KRAIBURG TPE. "It also ensures that we are well-positioned to take advantage of the tremendous economic and market growth anticipated within Mexico over the coming years."

KRAIBURG TPE is a specialty plastics manufacturer headquartered in Germany. It has three production sites in Germany, the United States, and Malaysia. They manufacture thermoplastic elastomers for injection molders and extruders across four major market segments: Automotive, Medical, Industrial, and Consumer.

The US facility is also experiencing growth. In November 2014, KRABURG TPE broke ground on a 70,000 square foot facility which is slated to open in early-2016.

About KRAIBURG TPE
KRAIBURG TPE (http://www.kraiburg-tpe.com) is one of the world's leading manufacturers of soft, elastic thermoplastic elastomers. In addition to custom solutions, they offer a broad spectrum of standardized compounds under the THERMOLAST® brand, covering a wide range of applications. With its high-performance HIPEX® compound, KRAIBURG TPE has opened up the world of rubber for all thermoplastics processing companies. With new compounds, COPEC® and For-Tec E, KRAIBURG TPE is entering new dimensions of haptics, adhesion, and resistance for consumer electronics products.

KRAIBURG TPE has production sites in Germany, USA, and Malaysia. The sales organization covers France, Italy, Poland, Spain, China, India, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil and Mexico. In further countries, KRAIBURG TPE is represented by distributors.

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Katherine Olano
Distribution & Marketing Manager
KRAIBURG TPE Corporation
2625 North Berkeley Lake Rd, Suite 100
Duluth, GA 30096
678-584-2350
678-584-0500
Katherine.Olano@Kraiburg-tpe.com
http://www.kraiburg-tpe.com

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KRAIBURG TPE has partnered with Chase Plastics, a thermoplastic distributor and Innotech Precision Inc., a leading manufacturer of precision plastic components to create a solution for the automotive manufacturing industry.

Duluth, GA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/05/2015 -- KRAIBURG TPE was presented with a unique opportunity when it's distribution partner Chase Plastics, one of the leading North American full-service specialty engineered thermoplastic distributors, approached it with a complex problem that required a creative solution.

Chase Plastics was working with Innotech Precision, Inc., a leading manufacturer of precision plastic components, on an automotive A-pillar window application for a prestigious US based OEM. Innotech was seeking a thermoplastic elastomer for its second shot soft-touch plastic that would adhere to two key hard substrates – ASA & PC/ABS. The manufacturer had previously trialed three different kinds of TPE brands and none were able to fulfill the application requirements. The materials displayed issues from processing, where it would stick to the mold cavity to adhesion difficulties where the compounds would not bond to the harder substrates. Already in February 2014 and start of production quickly approaching the following month, both Innotech and Chase needed a rather rapid and effective solution.

The solution became a KRAIBURG TPE material from their THERMOLAST® K portfolio series that is optimal for adhesion and exterior automotive applications. This particular grade exhibited superior chemical bonding and higher ease of processing than any other material trialed thus far. These TPE materials are based on hydrogenated block copolymers and are components of virtually all end-product market segments, such as: Consumer, Industrial and of course Automotive. In addition to their excellent ASA & PC/ABS bonding capabilities, they also feature outstanding sealing and non-slip properties as well as bonding to other engineered plastics like: PC, PMMA, POM and PA.

At last success was achieved and the THERMOLAST® K material is now utilized as the soft touch element in the A-pillar window for over 250,000 vehicle models. Production is expected to run for five years. This is yet another example of the benefits of KRAIBURG TPE's expertise in the field of TPE's and their processing. They consistently support their partners and customers with their know-how gained through their vast years of experience.

About KRAIBURG TPE
KRAIBURG TPE (http://www.kraiburg-tpe.com) is one of the world's leading manufacturers of soft, elastic thermoplastic elastomers. In addition to custom solutions, under the THERMOLAST® brand the company offers a broad spectrum of standardized compounds covering a wide range of applications. With its high-performance HIPEX® compound, KRAIBURG TPE is opening up the world of rubber for all thermoplastics processing companies and with the new compounds COPEC® and For-Tec E is entering new dimensions in terms of haptics, adhesion and resistance for consumer electronics products.

KRAIBURG TPE has production sites in Germany, USA and Malaysia. The sales organization covers France, Italy, Poland, Spain, China, India, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil and Mexico. In further countries KRAIBURG TPE is represented by distributors.

About Chase Plastics
Founded in 1992, Chase Plastics is a leading North American full-service specialty engineering thermoplastic distributor serving plastic processors throughout North and Central America. Chase has redefined thermoplastic distribution by delivering an unlimited combination of specialty, engineering and commodity thermoplastics to its customers and focusing on unparalleled service that includes engineering and technical support, application development expertise, and unmatched industry know-how.

About Innotech Precision
For more than 35 years, some of North America's most well-known manufacturing companies have relied on Innotech's forward-thinking engineering. They look to Innotech's cutting-edge capabilities for the integration of materials, tooling, injection molding, and assembly processes. As a leading supplier of Precision Plastic Components - our vision has never changed.

Katherine Olano
Distribution & Marketing Manager
KRAIBURG TPE Corporation
2625 North Berkeley Lake Rd, Suite 100
Duluth, GA 30096
678-584-2350
678-584-0500
Katherine.Olano@Kraiburg-tpe.com
http://www.kraiburg-tpe.com

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Duluth, GA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/06/2015 -- KRAIBURG TPE has developed and produced soft, elastic thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) since 1984. Marketing under the THERMOLAST® brand name, the company supplies a wide range of compounds for a variety of end-use markets and applications including custom-engineered solutions. A complete new surface feel experience with excellent chemical resistance, can be found under their brand COPEC®. For chemical resistance and extraordinary adhesion properties on PA 6.6 and many aromatic polyamides our For-Tec E compounds are an ideal solution. In addition, KRAIBURG TPE offers a range of support services including design and production consulting and logistics support (just-in-time delivery). Following its motto "custom-engineered TPE and more", the company has rapidly become one of the world's leading suppliers of TPE compounds. "Today we have customized series compounds for a variety of applications and can provide support to our customers worldwide in product development, design and supply chain procedures. If required, we can develop concepts, implement and supply the top TPE compound in each case, while tapping into specific customer applications for soft, elastic TPE compounds", commented CEO Franz Hinterecker.

Global reach, local support . . .
KRAIBURG TPE, with branches in Great Britain, France, Italy, Spain and Hong Kong, has a strong international presence including manufacturing capabilities in the USA, Germany and Malaysia. "With the recent expansion of our production facility that will reach completion at the end of this year in Buford, GA, we will have additional capacity to cater to our growing customer base and demand. Shortly, we will also announce the incorporation of our Mexico entity, KRAIBURG TPE Mexico S de C.V. de R.L., that will be headed by newly promoted Director, Alberto Oba. This will enable us to serve our customers much more efficiently throughout the region by providing both products and services on a more localized basis", explained Jeff Frankish, Managing Director for KRAIBURG TPE in the US. In addition to being located close to their customers across the globe, the company's sales structure is aligned with defined end-use market segments including teams specifically focused around automotive, industrial, consumer and medical applications. These teams specialize in dealing with individual customer requirements which, in many cases, are unique to their particular markets. These teams are also supported by key account managers which have the primary responsibility of working with large, international customers that the company supplies either on a direct basis or indirectly through regional molders.

Overall, the company employs around 435 people with 2014 sales of 138 million euros worldwide. KRAIBURG TPE is certified according to ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:1996 and ISO 50001 (Europe only). Within the US, KRAIBURG TPE Corporation operates with a staff of about 60 associates supporting not only local customers throughout the Americas, but also directly with several global OEM accounts in developing applications for sales within other regions.

Innovation in TPE Compound Technology . . .
Marketed globally under the THERMOLAST® trade name, compounds developed and marketed by KRAIBURG TPE provide product developers and designers with one of the broadest selections of TPE materials for soft touch, over molding and sealing applications. In recent months, KRAIBURG TPE has also launched a high flow product line comprised of several products specifically tailored for the automotive market. These materials were precisely design to ease the processing complexities of window encapsulation manufacturing.

Also unique to KRAIBURG TPE is a new generation of high-performance TPEs sold under the HIPEX® trade name. HIPEX® compounds offer temperature resistance up to 170°C and chemical resistance to media such as motor oils, fuels or greases - - properties that have historically only been achievable with thermoset rubber compounds. This means that users can benefit from lower production and assembly costs by avoiding time-consuming vulcanization and post-production thermal treatments. The range of uses for high-performance TPE compounds includes a wide variety of sealing tasks in aggressive automotive or industrial applications.

Be sure to stop by the KRAIBURG TPE booth #S18133 to find out more about these exciting new products or to talk with a TPE specialist about your individual application needs.

About KRAIBURG TPE
KRAIBURG TPE (http://www.kraiburg-tpe.com) is one of the world's leading manufacturers of soft, elastic thermoplastic elastomers. In addition to custom solutions, under the THERMOLAST® brand the company offers a broad spectrum of standardized compounds covering a wide range of applications. With its high-performance HIPEX® compound, KRAIBURG TPE is opening up the world of rubber for all thermoplastics processing companies and with the new compounds COPEC® is entering new dimensions in terms of haptics, adhesion and resistance for consumer electronics products.

KRAIBURG TPE has production sites in Germany, USA and Malaysia. The sales organization covers France, Italy, Poland, Spain, China, India, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil and Mexico. In further countries KRAIBURG TPE is represented by distributors.

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Contact America:
KRAIBURG TPE Corporation
Katherine Olano
Distribution & Marketing Specialist
2625 N. Berkeley Lake Road, Suite 100
Duluth, GA 30096
Phone: 678-584-5020
Fax: 678-584-0500
Email: Katherine.Olano@kraiburg-tpe.com
http://www.kraiburg-tpe.com

Contact Corporate
KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG
Lars Goldmann
Friedrich-Schmidt-Strasse 2
84478 Waldkraiburg
Tel.: +49 8638 9810-278
Fax: +49 8638 9810-11278
E-Mail: lars.goldmann@kraiburg-tpe.com
http://www.kraiburg-tpe.com

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The astrospec - an uvex classic safety glass design from the 90s, is reborn in an all-new design. Its predecessor retains the original lines, while supplementing the product with all the functions required for modern safety glasses: A frame from KRAIBURG TPE made of COPEC® ensures secure holding without pressure spots and keeps it velvety-soft for the wearer and holder.

Waldkraiburg, Germany -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/20/2015 -- The new astrospec 2.0 involved processing high-tech materials into a set of safety glasses, which combine innovative functionality with unmatched standards of safety. The flexible safety glasses frame employs the COPEC® Thermoplastic Elastomers from the specialist manufacturer KRAIBURG TPE. They remain firmly in place, on any face, while retaining a silky-smooth feeling against the skin, for unbeatable wearer comfort. The frame also features triple adjustment, while the glasses can be folded flat together after use.

Eyes are protected using a flattened curve wraparound lens made of polycarbonate and with built-in side protection. The lens coating prevents fogging and scratching. Finally, a ventilation system keeps the climate comfortable for eyes while preventing any risk of liquids or foreign bodies entering into the eye area.

COPEC®: Offers unbeatable feel and repels dirt
COPEC® is processed as part of dual-component injection molding with polycarbonate (PC). A production approach which simplifies manufacturing, slashes cycle times and eliminates the need for additional work procedures. The material resists dirt and withstands the everyday external stresses to which it is exposed – including UV radiation as well as skin oils and lubricating greases. It is also totally harmless to the wearer of the glasses: TPE is free of all latex, PVC and heavy metals. Moreover, COPEC® is also recyclable. KRAIBURG TPE has its own in-house coloristic division, to get the color of the material exactly as the customer wants. Further advantages of TPE compounds include the ease of coloring they allow and their excellent color stability.

Long-standing collaboration
UVEX and KRAIBURG TPE joined forces to collaborate as early as the astrospec 2.0 predecessor, as well as on many other projects. This was also the case for the pheos safety glasses, which were honored with the German Design Award in 2013.

Ueber UVEX
UVEX WINTER HOLDING GmbH & Co. KG is a trio of multinational companies under one roof: uvex safety group, uvex sports group (Uvex sports and Alpina) as well as Filtral. The uvex group has a presence including 47 subsidiaries in 20 countries, characterized for its forward-looking production, which centers on Germany. Two-thirds of its 2,120 or so employees (version as of: FY 2012/13) are employed in Germany. Uvex is a global partner for elite international sports as an equipment sponsor for countless top athletes. Our mission - to protect people - is something we uphold and are bound by. That is why uvex develops, produces and distributes products and services for the safety and protection of those in professional, sporting and recreational spheres.

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About KRAIBURG TPE
KRAIBURG TPE (http://www.kraiburg-tpe.com) is one of the world´s leading manufacturers of soft, elastic Thermoplastic Elastomers. In addition to custom-engineered solutions, the company also provides a broad range of market-specific formulations for diverse areas of application under the brand name THERMOLAST®. With the material solution HIPEX® KRAIBURG TPE is opening up the world for applications requiring high temperature and oil resistance for all thermoplastics processing companies. With new compounds COPEC® and For-Tec E it is entering new dimensions in terms of haptics, adhesion and resistance for consumer electronics products. KRAIBURG TPE has production sites in Germany, USA and Malaysia. The sales organization additionally covers France, Italy, Poland, Spain, China, India, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil and Mexico. In further countries KRAIBURG TPE is represented by distributors.

Contact EMEA

KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG
Andreas Pawel
Friedrich-Schmidt-Strasse 2
84478 Waldkraiburg
Tel.: +49 (0)8638 9810-519
Fax: +49 (0)8638 9810-11519
Email: andreas.pawel@kraiburg-tpe.com
http://www.kraiburg-tpe.com

Contact Corporate

KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG
Lars Goldmann
Friedrich-Schmidt-Strasse 2
84478 Waldkraiburg
Tel.: +49 (0)8638 9810-278
Fax: +49 (0)8638 9810-11278
Email: lars.goldmann@kraiburg-tpe.com
http://www.kraiburg-tpe.com

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Waldkraiburg, Germany -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/26/2014 -- STABILO and KRAIBURG TPE have been working together for more than a decade on the future of handwriting: the specialist for Thermoplastic Elastomers supplies the international writing utensil manufacturer STABILO International GmbH with THERMOLAST® K, the material that makes pencils and pens pleasant to hold.Electronic communication is fast, effective and in keeping with the times. And yet – people who write things down often have better ideas, improved recall and a longer memory of what they have written. Prolific writers, students and everyone who knows the value of handwriting appreciate the qualities of a good writing utensil.

The quality is in the combination
STABILO has been manufacturing pens and pencils since 1865. Today the company offers a diverse spectrum of user-friendly and highly functional products for writing, drawing and highlighting. The most recent compositions include the pointball and EASYball ballpoint pens, the worker colorful roller ball pen, the GREEN BOSS and BOSS EXECUTIVE highlighters and the SMARTgraph pencil. STABILO writing utensils feature a non-slip gripping surface that is pleasant to the touch. They are manufactured from Thermoplastic Elastomers of the product group THERMOLAST® K from KRAIBURG TPE. Excellent adhesion to PP and other thermoplasts such as PC/ABS and the fast and easy 2-component injection molding manufacturing process make THERMOLAST® K ideal for STABILO writing utensils. The material can easily be dyed and offers virtually unlimited possibilities in terms of design and functionality. THERMOLAST® K compounds are suitable for all conventional manufacturing processes; in addition to their excellent adhesion they also feature outstanding sealing and non-slip properties. The highly specialized products of KRAIBURG TPE, tailored to suit market demands, are the result of many years of development and experience.

Sustainability – for lasting results
THERMOLAST® K is certified for contact with foods and features temperature stability and weather resistance, in addition to being free of latex and PVC. It is also easy to recycle. Both manufacturers develop their products with a keen focus on sustainability and environmental consciousness. "Sustainability is gaining in importance with respect to customer requirements and the standards placed on suppliers, as well as the processes within companies. In KRAIBURG TPE we have found a partner that has the same standards of quality," explains Sigrid Hell, Director of Purchasing at STABILO International GmbH. In addition to internal quality assurance, prevention and improvement measures, KRAIBURG TPE is certified in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and the energy management system ISO 50001.

About STABILO
Schwan-STABILO is an international group of companies that is entirely devoted to the world of writing utensils. In 1865, Gustav Schwanhaeusser acquired the company Grossberger & Kurz. Since that time the "Schwan Pencil Factory" has become a global corporation that meanwhile is owned by the family's fifth generation. In business year 2012/13 the group achieved turnover of € 534 million. From the beginning the focus has always been on innovative products and manufacturing processes. One legendary example is the first indelible pencil to write in color, which was introduced in 1875. 1927 marked the launch of cosmetics products with the eyebrow pencil, which sold like hot cakes among women. Another sensation was the introduction of the "STABILO BOSS" highlighter in 1971. To the present day, this "reading aid" has remained the world's best-selling highlighter.

About KRAIBURG TPE
KRAIBURG TPE (http://www.kraiburg-tpe.com) is one of the world's leading manufacturers of Thermoplastic Elastomers on the basis of hydrogenated styrene block copolymers (HSBC). In addition to custom-engineered solutions, the company also provides a broad range of market-specific formulations for diverse areas of application under the brand name THERMOLAST®. With HIPEX® which is the material solution for applications requiring high temperature and oil resistance, KRAIBURG TPE is opening up the world of rubber for all thermoplastics processing companies. With new compounds COPEC® and For-Tec E it is entering new dimensions in terms of haptics, adhesion and resistance for consumer electronics products. KRAIBURG TPE has production sites in Germany, USA and Malaysia. The sales organization covers France, Italy, Poland, Spain, China, India, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil and Mexico. In further countries KRAIBURG TPE is represented by distributors.

For queries:
Contact EMEA
KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG
Andreas Pawel
Friedrich-Schmidt-Strasse 2
84478 Waldkraiburg
Tel.: +49 8638 9810-519
Fax: +49 8638 9810-11519
E-Mail: andreas.pawel@kraiburg-tpe.com
http://www.kraiburg-tpe.com

Contact Corporate
KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG
Lars Goldmann
Friedrich-Schmidt-Strasse 2
84478 Waldkraiburg
Tel.: +49 8638 9810-278
Fax: +49 8638 9810-11278
E-Mail: lars.goldmann@kraiburg-tpe.com
http://www.kraiburg-tpe.com

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KRAIBURG TPE Americas in an effort to foster new ties with the professional and the industrial sectors has joined two local organizations – The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and the The German American Chamber of Commerce. Each of these relationship will strengthen TPE’s relationship with the community, and in turn their customers.

Duluth, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/11/2014 -- KRAIBURG TPE is known for its interest in developing close relationships with its customers and the communities they live in. One of the ways that they foster this bond is to join local organizations that bring businesses and citizens together. Recently, KRAIBURG TPE Americas joined, the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, and The German American Chamber of Commerce. Both of these organizations represent hundreds of members and feature lectures and networking seminars to educate and enrich the lives of their affiliates.

Katherine Olano, Distribution and Marketing Specialist for KRAIBURG TPE says, "We are aligning our marketing efforts with our local business strategy. We want to know our community and let them know who we are and what we do as well." This relationship reinforces their commitment to the people they serve, and creates a close, tight bond with their customers.

One of the first events that KRAIBURG TPE will participate in will be the Manufacturing and Supply Chain Forum at the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce to be held August 27th, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. In addition to this event, they will also be involved in this year's Duluth Fall Festival to be held September 27-28, 2014.

About KRAIBURG TPE
KRAIBURG TPE (http://www.KRAIBURG-tpe.com) is one of the world's leading manufacturers of Thermoplastic Elastomers on the basis of hydrogenated styrene block copolymers (HSBC). In addition to custom-engineered solutions, the company also provides a broad range of market-specific formulations for diverse areas of application under the brand name THERMOLAST®. With HIPEX® which is the material solution for applications requiring high temperature and oil resistance, KRAIBURG TPE is opening up the world of rubber for all thermoplastics processing companies. With new compounds COPEC® and For-Tec E it is entering new dimensions in terms of haptics, adhesion and resistance for consumer electronics products. KRAIBURG TPE has production sites in Germany, USA and Malaysia. The sales organization covers France, Italy, Poland, Spain, China, India, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil and Mexico. In further countries KRAIBURG TPE is represented by distributors.

Katherine Olano
KRAIBURG TPE Corporation
2625 North Berkeley Lake Rd, Suite 100
Duluth, GA 30096
678-584-2350
678-584-0500
Katherine.Olano@kraiburg-tpe.com
http://www.kraiburg-tpe.com

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KTPE’s technical department is enthusiastic about having the new line on board because it will aid KTU’s developers in formulating new compounds with customer’s custom requirements.

Duluth, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/15/2014 -- KRAIBURG TPE AMERICAS (KTPE) unveiled its new development/sample line (EL 17) on January 31st of this year, by producing a compound from their THERMOLAST®K series. It has been an important project for KTPE's Technical, Maintenance and Production departments for the past 12 months. The new extruder line will serve primarily two support functions.

It will primarily aid the technical department to concentrate on innovative custom solutions for customers and quickly bring those solutions to the customer's door. As a secondary function, the EL 17 will alleviate the EL 02 (APV Production Line) from producing small runs of material thus making production times more efficient. This way, KTPE's customer base will benefit due to much quicker response and turnaround time on sample requests.

KTPE's technical department is enthusiastic about having the new line on board because it will aid their developers in formulating new compounds with customer's custom requirements and rapidly move into the production phase to test first time productions. Additionally, Technical Director, Ken Sienkowski states: "It will also help in our ability to perform color matching projects for customers." The latter ties into the expanding innovation capabilities for the technical department.

The extruder will be operated by newly promoted machine operator, Toan Ma. EL 17 will also be a key factor for the logistics' department inventory reduction target, as it will reduce scrap material significantly for small orders. The addition of this new line not only speaks to KRAIBURG TPE's desire to improve upon their rapid response to customer's demands, but also to the steady growth it continues to experience.

About KRAIBURG TPE
KRAIBURG TPE (http://www.kraiburg-tpe.com) manufactures thermoplastic elastomers based on HSBC (hydrogenated styrene block copolymers) and markets them all around the world. In addition to custom solutions, under the THERMOLAST® brand the company offers a broad spectrum of standardized compounds covering a wide range of applications. With HIPEX® which is the material solution for applications requiring high temperature and oil resistance, KRAIBURG TPE is opening up the world of rubber for all thermoplastics processing companies. With new compounds COPEC® and For-Tec E it is entering new dimensions in terms of haptics, adhesion and resistance for consumer electronics products. KRAIBURG TPE has production sites in Germany, USA and Malaysia. The sales organization covers France, Italy, Poland, Spain, China, India, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil and Mexico. In further countries KRAIBURG TPE is represented by distributors.

KRAIBURG TPE AMERICAS Contact
Distribution & Marketing Specialist
Katherine Olano
KRAIBURG TPE Corp.
2625 North Berkeley Lake Road
Suite 100, Duluth, GA 30096
Ph: (678) 584-2350 katherine.olano@kraiburg-tpe.com

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