28 Sept 2016
ELIX Polymers cuts lead times in bid to be benchmark for ABS supply
Tarragona, September 28, 2016 – ELIX Polymers is reducing order-to-dispatch time down to just one week for the most popular products in its ABS portfolio. Lead times for all other ABS products are being cut to three weeks. “ELIX continues to excel in its mission to distinguish itself as the industry benchmark for quality and service,” says Narcis Vidal, supply chain director at ELIX Polymers.
12 Sept 2016
ELIX Polymers expands styrenic-polymers business into North America
Tarragona, September 12, 2016 – ELIX Polymers, one of the world's top suppliers of high-performance acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and polycarbonate/ABS (ABS/PC) polymers used in numerous industries, is expanding its business and physical presence into North America.
20 Jul 2016
ELIX Polymers launches ABS 3D printing R&D project in collaboration with AIMPLAS
Tarragona, July 20, 2016 – A new “ABS 3D printing” R&D project initiated by specialty ABS producer ELIX Polymers aims to develop advanced versions of the terpolymer specifically for 3D printing using Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), more commonly known as Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM). ELIX’s aim is to create materials that will produce parts with better mechanical properties such as resistance to impact, low warpage, dimensional precision and high resolution.
6 Jul 2016
Major ABS specialist ELIX Polymers to make its K debut
Tarragona, July 6, 2016 – ELIX Polymers will make its first appearance at the triennial K show in Düsseldorf this October (19-26). But while the name is new, the company’s heritage is measured in decades. A specialist in production of ABS and SAN polymers, high performance compounds, polymer blends and also polymer modifiers, its lineage includes such illustrious names as Bayer, Lanxess and Ineos.
25 May 2016
ELIX Polymers introduces “responsible innovation” criteria for product development
Tarragona, May 25, 2016 – ELIX Polymers has launched a new process of product development and innovation based on criteria of responsible innovation. The move forms part of the innovation strategy initiated by the specialty ABS producer several years ago.
13 Apr 2016
ELIX Polymers wins “Frost & Sullivan New Product Innovation Award” for ECO ABS-NF
Tarragona, April 13, 2016 – An innovative natural fibre-reinforced ABS developed by ELIX Polymers has picked up the 2016 Frost & Sullivan New Product Innovation Award. ELIX ECO ABS-NF was specifically designed to fulfil some of the most demanding requirements of the automotive industry, and offers mechanical properties that are equal to or better than traditional glass fibre reinforced ABS.
25 Feb 2016
ELIX Polymers presents new ABS plating grades at automotive plastics event
Tarragona, February 25, 2016 - ELIX Polymers, a leading manufacturer of ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resins and derivatives in Europe with a 40-year track record, will introduce its ABS plating grades portfolio at the VDI “Plastics in Automotive Engineering” congress in Mannheim, Germany (March 9th and 10th). ELIX P2MC is considered by customers as the best in class in terms of its ability to adhere to metal; scrap rates of plated parts are reported to be lower than with any competing material after more than 15 years in production. Now the company is unveiling an upgraded version of P2MC as well as new ABS grades to complete the plating portfolio.
11 Feb 2016
ELIX Polymers announces new compounding line
Tarragona, February 11, 2016 – ELIX Polymers has announced that it is to invest in a new compounding line at its Tarragona site. The company’s planned investment is part of its strategic objective to become a leading manufacturer of high quality pre-colored ABS resins and derivatives as well as tailor-made specialties used in Automotive, Healthcare, Consumer, Appliances and Electronics applications.
25 Nov 2015
New High Heat ABS from ELIX Polymers delivers weight reduction for roof hatch application
Tarragona, November 25, 2015 – BOS Group, a leading supplier of innovative systems and components for the automotive industry, selected new High Heat ABS HH3114 from ELIX Polymers for the production of roof hatches for heavy duty trucks of a German premium automobile manufacturer.
12 Nov 2015
ELIX Polymers celebrates 40 years of experience in ABS manufacturing
Tarragona, November 12, 2015 – The chemical company ELIX Polymers celebrates 40 years on the market. Thanks to numerous investments and innovations, it has become one of the main ABS manufacturers in Europe.
4 Nov 2015
ELIX Polymers introduces new generation of ABS polymer composite material
Tarragona, November 4, 2015 – ELIX Polymers, a leading specialist in ABS high performance materials, has introduced a new generation of natural fibre reinforced ABS. New ELIX ECO ABS-NF thermoplastic is highly suited for injection moulding applications and specific extrusion processes, delivering a high aesthetical value to the final ABS-NF moulded parts. Market applications include automotive and furniture markets.
27 Oct 2015
ELIX Polymers showed key benefits of new generation AMS-free High Heat polymers at Fakuma
Tarragona, October 27, 2015 – ELIX Polymers, a leading specialist in ABS high performance materials, showcased a new generation high heat polymers. ELIX High Heat ABS resins combine low emission/odor, high flow, high heat resistance, well balanced mechanical properties and excellent processability and paintability.
