1 August 2018
ABOUT ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS
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Britannia Techno Polymer, a centrally located engineering thermoplastic compounding company, has joined Ascend Performance Materials, the world’s largest fully integrated producer of nylon 6,6 resin. This partnership allows for an expanded global supply network, access to additional R&D capabilities and more technical support for our customers. |
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We offer a variety of specifically designed compounds. Our range includes: Glass fibre reinforced, Hydrolysis & Glycol resistant, Mineral filled, flame retardant - Halogen & Halogen free, Colours, Glass sphere filled, combined fillers, UV & heat resistant, lubricated, fast cycling, impact & low temperature impact grades and any combination of the above. This allows BTP to supply into a large range of industries that include: Automotive, furniture, office equipment, electrical, engineering, power tools, garden tools, cable tie & tie wraps, fan housing and air-conditioning systems & many more. |
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PA66 compounds are unique formulations developed specifically for the injection moulding industry. Based on nylon 66 feedstock we produce hundreds of compounds which are segregated into the following catagories: glass fibre filled, glass sphere filled, mineral filled, unfilled, impact modified, flame retardant, MoS2 & others.
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PP compounds are unique formulations developed specifically for the injection moulding industry. We have a small portfolio of formulae based on homopolymer & copolymer unfilled and glass fibre filled compounds |
DETAILS
the largest fully integrated producer of nylon 6,6 resin,
announced today the purchase of
an engineering plastics compounder based in The Netherlands.
The acquisition establishes Ascend’s European manufacturing base
and expands its global compounding capacity.
BTP was founded in 2006 by Andrew Leigh.
The company is an engineering thermoplastics compounder
specializing in the production of proprietary nylon compounds.
Its certifications include ISO 9001 and TS 16949.
BTP’s employees will transition immediately to Ascend.
Leigh will join Ascend’s global management team
as director of compounding technology.
Andrew Leigh
BRITANIA TECHNO POLYMER DIRECTOR
“This is an exciting chapter for both companies,”
“We look forward to integrating our operations with Ascend
and gaining world-class operational management.”
John Saunders,
Ascend’s European leader
“We have a long relationship with BTP and look forward to
realizing greater operational efficiency and experience,”
“We are excited to have Andy Leigh
and the BTP team join Ascend.”
Andrew Leigh, Phil McDivitt at BTP
Phil McDivitt,
president and CEO of Ascend
“This acquisition provides us with a sixth manufacturing location
and a dedicated footprint for serving our European customers
with world-class nylon 6,6 compounds
and regional manufacturing expertise,”
“Importantly, BTP shares our commitment to
safety, quality, innovation and customer service.
Together, we will expand our offerings and continue to provide
the levels of reliability and technical service customers
have come to trust.”
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