Waldkraiburg, Germany -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/26/2014 -- STABILO and KRAIBURG TPE have been working together for more than a decade on the future of handwriting: the specialist for Thermoplastic Elastomers supplies the international writing utensil manufacturer STABILO International GmbH with THERMOLAST® K, the material that makes pencils and pens pleasant to hold.Electronic communication is fast, effective and in keeping with the times. And yet – people who write things down often have better ideas, improved recall and a longer memory of what they have written. Prolific writers, students and everyone who knows the value of handwriting appreciate the qualities of a good writing utensil.
The quality is in the combination
STABILO has been manufacturing pens and pencils since 1865. Today the company offers a diverse spectrum of user-friendly and highly functional products for writing, drawing and highlighting. The most recent compositions include the pointball and EASYball ballpoint pens, the worker colorful roller ball pen, the GREEN BOSS and BOSS EXECUTIVE highlighters and the SMARTgraph pencil. STABILO writing utensils feature a non-slip gripping surface that is pleasant to the touch. They are manufactured from Thermoplastic Elastomers of the product group THERMOLAST® K from KRAIBURG TPE. Excellent adhesion to PP and other thermoplasts such as PC/ABS and the fast and easy 2-component injection molding manufacturing process make THERMOLAST® K ideal for STABILO writing utensils. The material can easily be dyed and offers virtually unlimited possibilities in terms of design and functionality. THERMOLAST® K compounds are suitable for all conventional manufacturing processes; in addition to their excellent adhesion they also feature outstanding sealing and non-slip properties. The highly specialized products of KRAIBURG TPE, tailored to suit market demands, are the result of many years of development and experience.
Sustainability – for lasting results
THERMOLAST® K is certified for contact with foods and features temperature stability and weather resistance, in addition to being free of latex and PVC. It is also easy to recycle. Both manufacturers develop their products with a keen focus on sustainability and environmental consciousness. “Sustainability is gaining in importance with respect to customer requirements and the standards placed on suppliers, as well as the processes within companies. In KRAIBURG TPE we have found a partner that has the same standards of quality,” explains Sigrid Hell, Director of Purchasing at STABILO International GmbH. In addition to internal quality assurance, prevention and improvement measures, KRAIBURG TPE is certified in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and the energy management system ISO 50001.
About STABILO
Schwan-STABILO is an international group of companies that is entirely devoted to the world of writing utensils. In 1865, Gustav Schwanhäußer acquired the company Großberger & Kurz. Since that time the “Schwan Pencil Factory” has become a global corporation that meanwhile is owned by the family’s fifth generation. In business year 2012/13 the group achieved turnover of € 534 million. From the beginning the focus has always been on innovative products and manufacturing processes. One legendary example is the first indelible pencil to write in color, which was introduced in 1875. 1927 marked the launch of cosmetics products with the eyebrow pencil, which sold like hot cakes among women. Another sensation was the introduction of the “STABILO BOSS” highlighter in 1971. To the present day, this “reading aid” has remained the world’s best-selling highlighter.
About KRAIBURG TPE
KRAIBURG TPE (http://www.kraiburg-tpe.com) is one of the world's leading manufacturers of Thermoplastic Elastomers on the basis of hydrogenated styrene block copolymers (HSBC). In addition to custom-engineered solutions, the company also provides a broad range of market-specific formulations for diverse areas of application under the brand name THERMOLAST®. With HIPEX® which is the material solution for applications requiring high temperature and oil resistance, KRAIBURG TPE is opening up the world of rubber for all thermoplastics processing companies. With new compounds COPEC® and For-Tec E it is entering new dimensions in terms of haptics, adhesion and resistance for consumer electronics products. KRAIBURG TPE has production sites in Germany, USA and Malaysia. The sales organization covers France, Italy, Poland, Spain, China, India, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Brazil and Mexico. In further countries KRAIBURG TPE is represented by distributors.
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KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG
Andreas Pawel
Friedrich-Schmidt-Straße 2
84478 Waldkraiburg
Tel.: +49 8638 9810-519
Fax: +49 8638 9810-11519
E-Mail: andreas.pawel@kraiburg-tpe.com
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KRAIBURG TPE GmbH & Co. KG
Lars Goldmann
Friedrich-Schmidt-Straße 2
84478 Waldkraiburg
Tel.: +49 8638 9810-278
Fax: +49 8638 9810-11278
E-Mail: lars.goldmann@kraiburg-tpe.com
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