Teknor Apex acquiresSarlink TPV

Teknor Apex has recently announced the buy-out of the worldwide Sarlink thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) elastomer business from DSM. Sarlink operates compounding facilities in Leominster (Massachusets) and Genk (Belgium) and has extensive engineering and laboratory resources for application development. Automotive is the largest market for Sarlink TPVs, with applications in soft touch interior, sealing system, chassis, under-hood, and wiring components.Specialty grades are used for drinkable water, food-contact, and medical applications.