APS Elastomers expands TPU portfolio with Epaflex partnership

WESTLAND, Mich.—APS Elastomers is expanding its portfolio by partnering with Epaflex Polyurethanes S.P.A. The thermoplastic elastomers supplier will work with the Italian-based thermoplastic polyurethanes manufacturer to include the extrusion-based series, Epaline TPUs.

This will allow APS to "significantly expand its offering of TPUs," Westland, Mich.-based APS said in a statement.

"Our steady volume increase over the past few years was the impetus for us to partner with Epaflex in order to handle our substantial growth in extrusion applications," APS Principal Stephane Morin said.

The Epaline 700 series TPUs offer superior physical and mechanical properties, resistance to hydrolysis and microbial attack, and guarantee flexibility even at low temperatures, according to APS.

The company added that Epaflex's production technology offers batch-to-batch reproducibility, which allows for "highly accurate MFI/MVR range."

APS said the Epaline series has a hardiness range of 75 Shore A to 55 Shore D, and includes products specifically developed for extrusion in polyester- and polyether-based chemistry.

ISO- and OHSAS-certified Epaflex was founded in 1991 in Cassolnova, Italy. The company, first dedicated to manufacturing and supplying polyurethane systems to the footwear industry, has grown to serve a wide range of industries with the addition of TPU production.

"The foundation of our success is our ability to source material globally from our manufacturing partners, develop new products and proprietary formulas while offering outstanding technical service; ensuring we provide quality elastomers at the most competitive pricing," Morin said.

APS Elastomers is a full-service warehousing, distribution and technical service organization that provides TPE, TPU and thermoplastic vulcanizate and other elastomer marketers and processors with its product and technical support.

APS said the Epaline series has a hardiness range of 75 Shore A to 55 Shore D, and includes products specifically developed for extrusion in polyester- and polyether-based chemistry.

ISO- and OHSAS-certified Epaflex was founded in 1991 in Cassolnova, Italy. The company, first dedicated to manufacturing and supplying polyurethane systems to the footwear industry, has grown to serve a wide range of industries with the addition of TPU production.

"The foundation of our success is our ability to source material globally from our manufacturing partners, develop new products and proprietary formulas while offering outstanding technical service; ensuring we provide quality elastomers at the most competitive pricing," Morin said.

APS Elastomers is a full-service warehousing, distribution and technical service organization that provides TPE, TPU and thermoplastic vulcanizate and other elastomer marketers and processors with its product and technical support.