The TPE specialist Kraiburg TPE presented its products from March 17-19, 2016 to a broad mix of visitors at the industrial trade fair MecSpe in the northern Italian city of Parma. The focus of this year’s exhibit was on the new drinking water compliant TPEs developed especially for hose applications. By participating in MecSpe the company emphasized Italy’s importance as one of the European key markets, especially in the automotive and medical sector.

After a crisis that lasted years the Italian market is on the upward trend. Especially in the growing automotive industry and the strong field of medical engineering Italian manufacturers have now focused on complex components of high quality - an area of application that is predestined for the use of high-quality thermoplastic elastomers such as those offered by Kraiburg TPE. That is why the company once again participated as an exhibitor at MecSpe. The company presented both its diverse TPE solutions and its comprehensive service concept, which has Immagine rimossa.stood the test of time particularly in high-tech production. The TPE specialists cooperate closely with component manufacturers and OEMs. From the initial product idea through to series production Kraiburg TPE is a strong partner with comprehensive product and processing expertise.

The product focus was on the compounds of the DW series, which are certified in accordance with all important European drinking water certifications. That means they can be used in seals or hoses in any application that involves direct contact with drinking water.