KRAIBURG TPE TO BEGIN OPERATING NEW PRODUCTION LINE IN MALAYSIA

KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG will begin operation of a new production line at its Malaysia plant this month to boost TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) production capacity by 35% and increase KRAIBURG TPE’s total production capabilities to 60,000 metric tons per year (m.t./yr) worldwide. KRAIBURG TPE is expanding its offices and warehouse in Malaysia in tandem with the new production line to complement its production expansion. The company will also be extending its sales network in Hanoi, Vietnam, to increase its brand presence and enhance its customer service in the region. KRAIBURG TPE has three production sites: Waldkraiburg (Germany); Atlanta (Georgia, USA); and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), to guarantee delivery of its TPE compounds on a long-term basis.