Chem-Trend, a global leader in the development, production and marketing of high-performance purging compounds, release agents and mould maintenance products, today announced it has acquired the Ultra Purge business from Moulds Plus International to widen its product portfolio for thermoplastics processing operations.

The purchase includes the Ultra Purge brand along with product and processing technologies and other business assets. Ultra Purge is a well-known high performance line of purging compound technologies sold throughout North America, Europe and parts of Asia and South America.

“This move allows Chem-Trend to provide an even greater portfolio of purging compounds to enhance the value, efficiency and productivity that we currently offer to processors of thermoplastics”, said Chem-Trend president and CEO Devanir Moraes. “By acquiring the Ultra Purge business and combining it with our existing Lusin brand of purge compounds, release agents and mould maintenance products, Chem-Trend significantly increases its ability to address processing needs in the thermoplastic market and strengthens its position for customer support and service”.

Headquartered in Villalvernia, Alessandria (Italy), Moulds Plus International provides engineering and design services for the plastics industry, and established Ultra Purge in 1998. The Ultra Purge line of purging compounds covers a broad range of thermoplastics applications, including injection moulding, hot runners, caps and closures, PET preforms, blow moulding extrusion, film extrusion, automotive and more.

“Ultra Purge was initially developed as a value-adding purging compound line for injection moulders, so we focused on creating product technologies and developing innovative manufacturing processes that would provide premium results for our customers”, said Gian Paolo Repetto, founder and president of Moulds Plus International. “We’re excited for the next chapter in the Ultra Purge legacy, and we’re confident that Chem-Trend can take this product line to the next level”.

“Chem-Trend operates within a similar value-adding business model, which makes it the perfect buyer for the Ultra Purge brand”, said Graziano Pestarino, president of Moulds Plus International Usa. “With Chem-Trend’s wide network, deep understanding of the market and extensive global presence, the company offers additional support for our existing customers and significant opportunities for expansion”.