 PlastiComp™, LLC has announced the formation of PlastiComp™, LLC Europe,
GmbH, the company’s European affiliate. In addition,
PlastiComp has established a business alliance with Solid
Polymer Solutions (SPS), a company that brings new materials
solutions to market and is based in the Netherlands.
PlastiComp™, LLC is the composite materials supplier of Complēt®
pre-compounded composite pellets and Pushtrusion™ Direct
In-Line compounding technology, equipment and know-how.
“The rapid acceptance and global growth of direct in-line
compounding, as well the substitution of traditional materials
with fiber reinforced composite materials, has created a market
opportunity that we are preparing to lead,” said Steve
Bowen, President and CEO of PlastiComp.
“Our customers are not just in North America. They are
often operating molding plants in Europe and Asia. By establishing
PlastiComp Europe we can provide global business capability
and better serve our customers,” continued Bowen.
“Our agreement with Solid Polymer Solutions is exciting.
It is the beginning of our organizational presence in Europe
and will lead to rapid growth there.”
Dr. Stan Verbraak, President of Solid Polymer Solutions, said,
“The business model of SPS is compatible with the objectives
of PlastiComp™, LLC in Europe. To bring new materials to market,
we try to position improved materials – through chemistry
– and to provide optimized process design, through analysis
and innovation.”
Verbraak previously worked with GE Plastics in various technology
and product management areas. He has a Ph.D. in polymer technology
from Delft University of Technology. Bowen was previously
President of the long fiber, CELSTRAN business of Ticona (1984-1999)
also affiliated with GE Plastics, and earned his MBA from
Vanderbilt University.
“PlastiComp™, LLC has specific technology and materials
that match our market focus. I am very optimistic about the
large market opportunity that we are preparing to serve in
Europe,” said Verbraak.
“We are a unique supplier of both materials and material
compounding systems,” said Bowen. “While most
in our industry position pellets against direct in-line compounding,
depending on what products are being offered to the market,
PlastiComp™, LLC focuses on customer needs. We can provide
either solution, and help customers select the approach that
is best for their businesses.”
“When our customers succeed through the use of our technology,
we succeed, too,” continued Bowen. “We want to
support them to optimize their market position and maximize
their operating and financial results. Our affiliation with
SPS and European operations will enhance our abilities to
do this on a global basis.”
PlastiComp™, LLC is the exclusive source for both Pushtrusion™
Direct Long-Fiber Thermoplastics (D-LFT) process and for Complēt®
composite pellets. Complēt® composite pellets are
complimentary to Pushtrusion™, providing the convenience
of fast response for special needs and short production requirements,
while Pushtrusion™ Direct In-Line Compounding provides
substantial savings on raw material costs while delivering
higher performance from thermoplastic composite materials.
For additional information, contact:
PlastiComp™, LLC USA
4455 Theurer Blvd.
Winona, MN 55987 USA
(507) 454 4334
info@plasticomp.com
PlastiComp™ USA - Corporate Headquarters
4455 Theurer Blvd.
Winona, MN 55987 USA
PlastiComp™, LLC USA - Technical Development Center
25 McConnon Drive
Winona, MN 55987 USA
PlastiComp™, LLC Europe GmbH – Technical Sales
Center
4650 AC Steenbergen
The Netherlands
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