Like many materials, thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and by changes to the automotive market since early 2020. These changes have affected plastics ...

Plastics compounder Teknor Apex announced today that it will use UBQ, a plastic substitute made from chemically recycled household waste, in its thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds. It’s the first ...

Decluttering is the new freedom, and for vehicle owners, it is the way to transform a car interior from a cramped space into a personal sanctuary. To tame the mess, securing and stashing small items — ...

Compounding firm Kraiburg TPE GmbH & Co. KG has brought new recycled-content and super-soft thermoplastic elastomers to market in 2021. A new product line for exterior automotive applications contains ...