The Lubrizol Corporation
29400 Lakeland Boulevard, Wickliffe, Ohio 44092-2298
News Release
Lubrizol to Introduce Medical-Grade Flame Retardant TPU
at MEDTEC Europe 2014, June 3-5
The new thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU)
open up application opportunities for medical
device manufacturers
CLEVELAND, May 23 2014 - The Lubrizol Corporation's LifeScience Polymers business announced today that it will exhibit at MEDTEC Europe, scheduled to take place at the Messe in Stuttgart Germany, where the company will introduce medical-grade Tecothane(TM) thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) with flame-retardant properties. Lubrizol will co-exhibit at the event with Velox GmbH, a leading European supplier of specialty raw materials, at Booth #5D40.
"MEDTEC is a premier show for our European partners and customers, and there's no better venue for us to share the innovative products we have that meet or surpass the ever-changing and stringent requirements of the healthcare industry," says Stijn Verschuuren, Lubrizol LifeScience Polymers EMEA sales manager.
The medical-grade Tecothane flame-retardant TPU allows for a new level of safety in today's electronically driven medical environments. "Over the past 10 years there has been tremendous growth of sophisticated electronics in medical care facilities. Products that reduce the risk of spreading fire are becoming essential. Lubrizol is offering a solution that delivers safety and peace-of-mind as well as delivering the inherent benefits of TPU, like chemical-resistance and durability," says Ralf Hüther, Lubrizol LifeScience Polymers global market manager. The company will showcase the new flame-retardant products alongside its extensive line of medical-grade TPUs - all designed to meet the stringent requirements of the healthcare industry while providing patient comfort.
Lubrizol's LifeScience Polymers team is focused on linking science to life by developing innovative polymer solutions and providing world-class support services to the healthcare industry. To discuss a customized solution for your particular application, contact Lubrizol LifeScience Polymers at +49-8034 705922 or visit our new website: http://www.lubrizol.com/lifesciencepolymers.
About The Lubrizol Corporation
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a technology-driven global company that combines complex, specialty chemicals to optimize the quality, performance and value of customers' products while reducing their environmental impact. It produces and supplies technologies to customers in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies include lubricant additives for engine oils, driveline and other transportation-related fluids, industrial lubricants, as well as additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for home care and personal care products and pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials, including plastics technology and performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives.
With headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, Lubrizol owns and operates manufacturing facilities in 17 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the world. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has approximately 7,500 employees worldwide. Revenues for 2013 were $6.4 billion. For more information, visit Lubrizol.com.
Tecothane(TM) is a trademark of The Lubrizol Corporation.
Media Contact
Laura Hall
+1-216-447-6782
Website: www.lubrizol.com/lifesciencepolymers
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