PPE News

Performance Polymers Europe, Shannon gains IS0 14001:2004 environmental certification

The Performance Polymers Europe, manufacturing site in Shannon has recently been audited by the BSI and awarded the ISO 14001:2004 certification.

ITW Plexus at Bondexpo, 21st - 24th September 09

ITW Plexus to exhibit at Bondexpo alongside German distributor Ulbrich

Solomon Commericals use ITW Plexus Adhesives to Eliminate Rivets

Solomon Commercials has eliminated the use of mechanical fixings from the design of their refrigerated trucks, giving them a better aesthetic bodywork styling at lower cost

ITW Devcon partnerships with Techsil Germany

Techsil Germany has been recently appointed as the new distribution partner for ITW Devcon and Permatex®

ITW Korroflex appoint Finres Group as a new distributor

ITW Korroflex appoint Finres Group as a new distributor for France and Northern Africa

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Performance Polymers Europe Company Information

Performance Polymers Europe (PPE) is a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW), a multi-billion dollar company established for over 100 years. Currently ITW has over 825 business units in 52 countries employing approximately 60,000 people. Many people employed within the Group have specialist engineering or scientific expertise and contribute to ITW’s global leadership in patents and patent applications, which currently exceeds 21,600.

PPE is responsible for eight business units namely Plexus, Devcon, Permatex, Irathane Futura, Korroflex, Mazel, MMP and Franklynn Industries. The PPE’s remit is to enhance customer’s productivity and streamline costs associated within design, engineering and building. Principally PPE operates within OEM and MRO markets through its own distribution channels or via specialist distributors for specific niche markets or applications.

The ITW Group has a decentralised philosophy, whereby all business units operate independently. This philosophy allows individual business units to stay close to customers, build a greater understanding of the local markets, as well as encouraging specialist expertise, entrepreneurial skills, innovation and value added products to satisfy the need customers in a variety of industries.

Industries associated with Performance Polymers Europe business units:

  • Industrial fabrication
  • Construction
  • Automotive and automotive aftermarket
  • Transportation
  • Aerospace
  • Electronic
  • Healthcare/medical
  • Nuclear power
  • Defense
  • Utilities
  • Specialist fabrications
  • Leisure industry
  • Amongst many more industries

 

ITW PPE Group Companies

Read more Plexus
Plexus

ITW Plexus manufacture high performance structural adhesives. A combination of ease of use and superior bonding strength ensures that Plexus structural adhesives can provide the solution to a wide range of today’s assembly requirements whilst improving efficiency and reducing costs. In short, Plexus structural adhesives provide excellent bonding properties for composites, engineered plastics and metals reducing the need for conventional mechanical fasteners.
www.itwplexus.co.uk

Read more Devcon
Devcon

ITW Devcon is renowned as technology and market leaders in products and systems for plant maintenance, repair and overhaul operations plus all types of industrial high performance bonding applications. With over 40 years experience, Devcon offers premium quality products which are used across a vast range of industries including Utilities, MOD, Aircraft & Transportation solving problems, saving time and cutting costs. State-of-the-art new generation adhesives offer unmatched performance in the bonding of metals, plastics, wood and other materials
www.devconeurope.com

Read more Permatex
Permatex

Permatex Inc was founded in the USA in 1909, and has grown to become a leading manufacturer, distributor and marketer of premium chemical products to the automotive and industrial maintenance and repair markets. The Permatex product range includes adhesives, sealants, gasket makers, hand cleaners, lubricants, appearance products, and additives for the automotive maintenance, repair, performance, consumer and DIY markets. www.permatex.eu

Read more Irathane Futura
Irathane Futura

Irathane Futura is the market leader for the manufacture and supply of polyurethane and polyurea systems. As a protective coating specialist, Irathane Futura is the most comprehensive resource for engineering consultants and plant managers looking for long-lasting solutions to virtually any corrosion, abrasion or containment problem. In addition, Irathane Futura manufactures and distributes coating systems for specialty fabrications within theming and architectural projects that require high performance reliability. 
www.irathanefutura.com

Read more Korroflex
Korroflex

ITW Korroflex specialises in the manufacture of high performance epoxy and polyurethane crusher backing compounds. Crusher backing is a two-pack product used as a shock absorbing compound in cone crushing machines within quarries. Manufactured to a special design to produce a tough, flexible backing of low viscosity to ensure a free flow into the smallest cavities and contours behind manganese steel. Crusher Backing is used successfully in all crushers and climatic conditions to prolong the working life of machines.
www.korroflex.com

Read more Mazel
Mazel

The Radishield Radiation Protection System is a patented, encapsulated shielding system. It’s unique formulation provides flexible shielding in both accessible and restricted areas where traditional methods of shielding are difficult to provide.

Available in flat sheets of various sizes and profiles, together with bespoke moulded units Radishield provides the solution for many shielding applications.
www.itw-mazel.co.uk

Read more MMP
MMP

MMP International is a supplier of high performance repair and maintenance solutions to the world market. MMP International strives to be the primary choice for high performance coatings, greases, repair products, lubricants, cleaners and GRP safety panels, treads and grates, with each product being tried and tested to confirm within today’s challenging operating conditions. As key supplier to the UK rail network, MMP International has been designing, manufacturing and supplying cost effective repair and maintenance solutions since 1965.
www.mmp-international.co.uk

Read more Franklynn
Franklynn

Franklynn Industries, Inc. supplies and custom formulates a range of environmentally friendly release agents for the composites industry. Franklynn has mastered technologies that effectively release even the most difficult composites. Excellent release ease, minimal transfer and increased tool life are some of the crucial advantages Franklynn provide which allow the manufacturer to maintain maximum production levels and optimism quality. Manufacturers rely on Franklynn’s superior materials and technical support to deliver products that satisfy even the toughest quality requirements.
www.franklynnusa.com

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