- The new 50,000 m2 facility in Rothenburg produces TPEs and ETPs.
- The site employs over 100 positions in manufacturing, business support, and commercial operations.
- The facility holds ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications for environmental and energy management.
- It features an extensive lab for developing new compounds and providing customer support.
New Facility Overview
Teknor Apex has completed a new 50,000 m2 manufacturing facility in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany. This site increases the company's capacity for custom compounds and establishes a European Center of Excellence for plastics research and development. The facility employs over 100 people in various roles, including manufacturing, business support, and commercial operations.
Production Capabilities
The Rothenburg facility specializes in producing thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and engineering thermoplastics (ETPs). It offers a range of products from general-purpose compounds to highly specialized formulations. An extensive laboratory is available for developing new compounds, providing design support, application development, and product and process training to customers.
Sustainability Focus
The new facility emphasizes environmental sustainability and holds ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications for environmental and energy management. It incorporates LED lighting, a closed-loop water system, heat recovery systems with heat pumps, and high-standard heat insulation.
Technological Advancements
The advanced laboratory at the Rothenburg site serves as a hub for innovation, focusing on customized formulations, application development expertise, and process optimization. This enhances Teknor Apex's technical capabilities and accelerates technology developments.
Global Support
With manufacturing operations in the USA, Europe, and Asia, Teknor Apex provides global support and supply stability to European customers with plants in multiple countries. The company serves major markets such as automotive, electrical and electronics, and regulated applications like food-contact and medical, ensuring compliance with regional and global regulations.
