RTP Company: The Global Leader in Specialty Compounding

Press Releases & Product Announcements

2013

• RTP Company to begin producing nylon bondable Santoprene™ TPV compounds

2012

• RTP Company develops thermally conductive compounds for reducing vehicle weight by replacing metal
• RTP Company adds antimicrobial products using BactiBlock® additive from NanoBioMatters
• RTP Company introduces biocompatible and bondable TPEs for medical devices
• RTP Company adds lines to expand production facility in Ladenburg, Germany
• RTP Company opens technical center in Shenzhen, China
• RTP Company Introduces Thermally Conductive Compounds for Enhanced LED Luminaires
• RTP Company acquires conductive business from Clariant
• RTP Company expands bioplastic products to include impact-modified PLA compounds

2011

• RTP Company signs M. Holland Company as distributor for standard TPE products in North America
• RTP Company receives USDA certified biobased product label for two PLA-based compounds
• RTP Company's glass fiber-reinforced PLA bioplastic compounds improve strength and thermal performance
• RTP Company launches special effect color masterbatches to boost consumer appeal in film and sheet applications

2010

• RTP Company opens second European manufacturing facility in Ladenburg, Germany
• RTP Company establishes operation in Brazil
• RTP Company introduces biocompatible thermoplastic elastomers for medical devices
• RTP Company makes recycled post-consumer content compounds available in specialty grades

2009

• Bioplastics added to RTP Company's specialty compound product families
• Next generation halogen-free flame retardant compounds provide improved performance in more resins
• RTP Company's Singapore facility receives certification as Sony Green Partner
• RTP Company introduces fluoropolymer color masterbatches for wire & cable
• RTP Company announces RoHS compliant flame retardant TPE compounds
• RTP Company opens new production and customer support facility in Monterrey, Mexico
• RTP Company's Sheet & Film Division expands with acquisition of Omnova's Dupo, Ill. extrusion operation
• RTP Company establishes Ultra Clean Compounding Center for production of clean compounds

2008

• New quality assurance lab at RTP Company expands capabilities & improves productivity
• RTP Company applies compounding and masterbatch expertise to new 60% long glass fiber concentrate
• RTP Company introduces new series of highly conductive TPEs with lower durometer
• RTP Company expands its color compounding capacity to ensure 5-day lead time
• RTP Company introduces next generation of bondable TPEs formulated to provide cost-effective and functional performance
• RTP Company and Solvay Advanced Polymers enter into global trademark agreement

2007

• Engineered long fiber reinforced thermoplastics ascend to top of the plastics pyramid with VLF PEEK
• Masterbatch technology utilized in new long fiber compounds from RTP Company
• RTP Company introduces bio-compatible masterbatch and precolored resin products
• RTP Company and Impact Colours collaborate in offering masterbatch products in Europe
• RTP Company's thermoplastic elastomer products made available at China facility
• RTP Company improves carbon nanotube compounds in multiple resin systems
• Advanced in-line laminates replace adhesives with improved process from RTP Company
• RTP Company announces long fiber thermoplastics availability at China facility

2006

• RTP Company launches elastomer division
• RTP Company acquires customized plastic film manufacturer Wiman Corporation
• RTP Company introduces its "Your Color—Your Way" service
• RTP Company introduces nanoclay compounds with improved barrier properties
• RTP Company to present conductive, structural, color, TPE, and sheet Innovations at NPE 2006
• RTP Company increases long fiber capabilities
• RTP Company introduces PermaStat PLUS™ with advanced electrical properties to meet ATEX demands
• RTP Company's global color capability extended to China with new Suzhou lab

2005

• RTP Company opens manufacturing facility in China
• RTP Company offers compounds for ATEX compliant applications
• RTP Company launches UniColor™ universal masterbatches
• RTP Company takes honors for emerging technologies of the year in specialty plastic compounds
• Clear antistatic compounds stabilize drug inhalers
• RTP Company expands value product line
• RTP Company signs distribution agreement with NCM
• RTP Company builds new China plant
• RTP Company introduces value products
• RTP Company introduces PEEK™ long fiber compounds
• RTP Company expands operations and distribution network in Europe
• RTP Company introduces global Color Division

2004

• RTP Company introduces new high-flow conductive compounds
• New photoluminescent safety sheets from RTP Company exceed standards
• RTP Company opens new sheet extrusion division
• Inhalation devices benefit from antistatic compounds from RTP Company
• RTP Company introduces advancements in high gravity compounds for lead replacement
• RTP Company introduces new elastomer products specifically formulated for bondability

2003

2002

• RTP Company to expand LFRT product line
• RTP Company bases first Asia-Pacific facility in Singapore
• RTP Company offers radiopaque compounds capable of absorbing radiation
• RTP Company offers compounds with glass bubbles to reduce part weight
• RTP Company opens new lab to support extrusion applications
• RTP Company expands elastomer offerings by adding three new resin systems
• RTP Company begins next phase of global expansion plan

2001

• RTP Company's new PermaStat® Plus compounds provide clean protection for sensitive applications
• New specialty polycarbonate/acrylic compounds offer superior impact properties
• RTP Company introduces "smart" plastics for Bluetooth™ standard
• Antimicrobial compounds from RTP Company prolong product life
• Flame retardant "HIPS" thermoplastics aid recycling efforts in electronics industries
• Nylon compound has UL Yellow Card and regrind approval
• RTP Company adds flame retardant compounds to long fiber family
• RTP Company develops compounds for electronic component encapsulation
• RTP Company earns UL recognition for PC/acrylic and polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) compounds

2000

• RTP Company invests in color and purity Technology for medical industry
• RTP Company Introduces cost-effective compounds containing perfluoroether oil
• Sensitive medical device manufacturing environments demand PermaStat® compounds
• RTP Company offers bulk shipments of long fiber compounds
• RTP Company introduces non-halogenated flame retardant compounds
• RTP Company introduces thermally conductive compounds
• Nanotube compounds deliver uniform conductivity at low loadings
• RTP Company introduces Nylon 6 nanocomposite for extruded film or sheet
• RTP Company compounds increase application's consumer appeal
• RTP Company features platable/high gravity compounds at NPE 2000
• RTP Company expands design services with CAE
• RTP Company announces new PFPE modifier compounds offering improved wear resistance
• RTP Company leads the way in compounding Corterra™

For more information, contact RTP Company at 507-454-6900 or 800-433-4787, or e-mail rtp@rtpcompany.com.

About RTP Company
RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minn., is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company has 12 manufacturing plants on three continents, plus sales representatives throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. RTP Company's engineers develop customized thermoplastic compounds in over 60 different engineering resin systems for applications requiring color, conductive, elastomeric, flame retardant, high temperature, structural, and wear resistant properties.