The plastics industry is moving fast, and so are the material requirements. Today, manufacturers need more than materials that simply meet technical specifications. Performance, functionality, processing efficiency, design freedom and sustainability are increasingly shaping material selection and product development.
Germany is at the heart of this evolution, with strong industries such as automotive and mobility, mechanical engineering, packaging, construction, electrical and electronics, and medical technology driving demand for high-performance TPE solutions. At the same time, recyclability, circularity and biobased alternatives are becoming increasingly important, challenging the industry to improve resource efficiency without compromising performance.
Turning Evolving Requirements into Practical Solutions
At Bjørn Thorsen, we believe innovation starts with understanding these evolving requirements and turning them into practical material solutions. That is why, at Fakuma 2026, we will showcase a selected portfolio of TPE materials from leading manufacturers, including:
- Estane® TPU and Pearlthane™ TPU from Lubrizol Engineered Polymers
- Santoprene® TPV, Hytrel® TPC and Laprene® TPS from Celanese
- Opti-Pren™ TPV, Opti-Flex™ TPO and Opti-Soft™ TPE from Customized Compound Solutions, a brand by Bjørn Thorsen
Find out more about our TPE solutions on our dedicated TPE website.
Meet Us at Fakuma 2026
If you are visiting Fakuma 2026 and are interested in our TPE solutions, take the opportunity to meet and speak to our exhibition team:
- Stand: 4215, Hall B4
- Date: 12–16 October 2026
- Location: Messe Friedrichshafen, Germany
We look forward to discussing your material requirements and exploring how our TPE portfolio can support your next application.
