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New for hoses in the sanitary and drinking water sector
Product
16. Oct 2023 New for hoses in the sanitary and drinking water sector The products already comply with the stricter KTW BWGL guideline, which will be mandatory from March 2025. read more
New and available worldwide: Bio-based TPE
Sustainability
16. Oct 2023 New and available worldwide: Bio-based TPE TPEs from renewable raw material sources with a lower product carbon footprint. read more
Hot Water TPE as of 2024
Product
16. Oct 2023 Hot Water TPE as of 2024 The new and crosslink-free TPEs are considered the first of their kind for hot water applications. read more
TPE Enhancing Euro Head Cap with Advancing Resilience and Resealing Abilities
Medical
04. Oct 2023 TPE Enhancing Euro Head Cap with Advancing Resilience and Resealing Abilities Crafted from cutting-edge TPE material, Euro Head Caps enable effortless penetration during usage, marking a seamless convergence of convenience, cost-efficiency, and adherence to the highest medical standards. read more
Advanced Weather and UV Resistance for Optimal Roof Rack Performance
Sustainability
27. Sep 2023 Advanced Weather and UV Resistance for Optimal Roof Rack Performance KRAIBURG TPE offers custom-engineered TPE solutions to cater to the functional and design requirements of roof railings, trims, and racks within the automotive exterior market. read more
Fakuma 2023: Announcement of the product highlights
Event
27. Sep 2023 Fakuma 2023: Announcement of the product highlights New solutions for drinking and hot water applications and TPE with renewable and recycled material content. read more
KRAIBURG TPE Americas will exhibit at Plastimagen 2023
Event
22. Sep 2023 KRAIBURG TPE Americas will exhibit at Plastimagen 2023 KRAIBURG TPE Americas showcases its latest TPE compounds for the Consumer, Industrial, and Automotive markets at Plastimagen 2023. The exhibition will take place from November 7th to 10th, 2023, at the Citibanamex Center in Mexico City, Mexico (Booth 2346). read more
KRAIBURG TPE Americas will exhibit at SPE TPO Global Automotive Conference 2023
Event
22. Sep 2023 KRAIBURG TPE Americas will exhibit at SPE TPO Global Automotive Conference 2023 KRAIBURG TPE Americas showcases its latest TPE compounds for the Automotive market at TPO Conference 2023. The exhibition will take place from October 1st to 4th, 2023, at the Marriot Troy Hotel in Troy, Michigan read more
Elevating Toy Safety and Creativity
Consumer
08. Sep 2023 Elevating Toy Safety and Creativity The versatility of TPE materials has reimagined the landscape of toy design. Its flexibility enables the creation of intricate shapes, soft textures, and captivating sensory experiences. read more
Safe, soft touch and ergonomic TPE to benefit pipette manufacturers
Medical
08. Sep 2023 Safe, soft touch and ergonomic TPE to benefit pipette manufacturers Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) are ideal materials for interfacing laboratory apparatus or devices for fluid introduction, such as pipettes – thanks to its diverse range of hardness and durability that meets manufacturer’s requirements. read more
Consumer Electronics with Sustainable Innovation
Sustainability
07. Sep 2023 Consumer Electronics with Sustainable Innovation Consumer electronics continue to shape the way we interact and connect, and the introduction of the THERMOLAST® R RC/AD1/AP series is set to redefine these interactions. read more
Unveiling Innovative TPE Compound Series for Automotive Exterior Applications
Sustainability
01. Sep 2023 Unveiling Innovative TPE Compound Series for Automotive Exterior Applications Sustainable Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE), a prominent choice for automotive exterior applications due to its eco-friendly properties and versatile usage in various exterior components. read more

KRAIBURG TPE Quick Facts

KRAIBURG TPE (www.kraiburg-tpe.com) is a global manufacturer of custom thermoplastic elastomers. KRAIBURG TPE was founded in 2001 as an independent business unit of the KRAIBURG Group and is now the industry's competence leader in the field of TPE compounds.

The company's goal is to provide safe, reliable and sustainable products for customer applications. With more than 680 employees worldwide and production sites in Germany, the USA and Malaysia, the company offers a large product portfolio for applications in the automotive, industrial and consumer goods industries, as well as for the strictly regulated medical sector.

The established THERMOLAST®, COPEC®, HIPEX® and For Tec E® product lines are processed by injection molding or extrusion and offer manufacturers numerous advantages not only in processing but also in product design. KRAIBURG TPE is characterized by its innovative strength, global customer orientation, customized product solutions and reliable service.

The company is ISO 50001 certified at its headquarters in Germany and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications at all its sites worldwide.

  • HQ & Production Site: Waldkraiburg / Germany

  • Regional HQ & Production site: Kuala Lumpur / Malaysia, Atlanta / USA

  • Products: Thermoplastic Elastomer Compounds

  • Brands: THERMOLAST®, COPEC®, HIPEX®, and For Tec E®

  • Markets: Europe, America, Asia Pacific

  • Employees: 660

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