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APT Hosts Seminar on Latest Developments of Milastomer in the Automotive Industry

July 27, 2011 By

Advanced Polymer Trading conducted an educational seminar for its customers on the latest developments of Milastomer in the Automotive Industry.Advanced Polymer Trading and Mitsui conduct Seminar

Advanced Polymer Trading (APT), an international trading company specialising in the world wide trade of rubber, plastics and petrochemicals, is pleased to announce the success of an educational seminar, it conducted in co-operation with Mitsui Chemicals, on the latest developments of Milastomer in the automotive industry.

Milastomer is Mitsui’s Thermoplastic Olefinic Elastomer which is particularly suited for the automotive industry where it is used for interior trims including dash boards and doors.

The customer seminar covered a variety of topics including:

  • Milastomer for automotive sealing profiles applications as a replacement for EPDM rubber.
  • Milastomer for automotive instrument panel skins.
  • Milastomer for airbag covers.

“Mitsui’s Milastomer is an excellent choice for the automotive industry” said Mr. Hamid Amiri, APT’s Managing Director. “I want to thank Mitsui Chemicals and our customers for making the seminar such a great success.”

Unlike traditional rubber, Milastomer does not need compounding or vulcanization by the end user and every grade of Milastomer can be molded or extruded similar to polyethylene and polypropylene. Also like PVC, Milastomer has excellent moldability when processed on calendering machines.

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APT Launch New Project with Mitsui Chemical Europe and EVAL Europe to Develop New Milk Packaging

July 12, 2011 By

Advanced Polymer Trading FZC has launched a new project with Mitsui Chemical Europe and EVAL Europe to develop the usage of ADMER and EVAL in milk packaging.

Advanced Polymer Trading (APT), an international trading company specialising in the world wide trade of rubber, plastics and petrochemicals, has started a new project together with Mitsui Chemical Europe and EVAL Europe to develop new ways of using ADMER and EVAL in milk packaging.

EVAL Europe’s EVOH copolymer resins are particularly suited for food applications where it acts as a functional barrier. Keeping oxygen out, an EVAL layer can preserve the flavour and the quality of the milk and protect sensitive vitamin content.

ADMER adhesive resin, manufactured by Mitsui Chemical Europe, is a functionally modified polyolefin that serves as a tie layer in multilayer applications such as films used for food packaging. These special films contain barrier materials such as EVAL to protect the filling from oxygen, odors and UV-light and thus prolong the shelf-life of the packed goods.

“EVAL and ADMER are excellent products and work well together.” said Mr. Hamid Amiri, APT’s Managing Director. “We are very excited to start this new project targeting milk packaging.”

This new venture with Mitsui Chemical Europe and EVAL Europe builds on the existing agreements already in place with APT.

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Advanced Polymer Trading Increases Its Research and Development Budget by 40%

June 29, 2011 By

APT increases its R&D budget for 2011 by 40%. The extra resources will be used for the market development of products like TAFMER, ADMER, EVAL and MILASTOMER.

Advanced Polymer Trading (APT), an international trading company specialising in the world wide trade of rubber, plastics and petrochemicals, has announced a 40% increase in its research and development budget for 2011.

The increased budget will be used for the market development of Mitsui Chemicals’ TAFMER, a polyolefin that enhances impact strength and flexibility, Mitsui Chemicals’ ADMER adhesive resin, a functionally modified polyolefin that serves as a tie layer in multilayer applications such as films, pipes, tanks or as a coupling agent, and EVAL Europe’s EVOH polymers which are particularly suited for food, medical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agricultural & industrial packaging and automotive applications.

“We are very pleased to be able to increase our R&D budget this year” said Mr. Hamid Amiri, APT’s Managing Director. “We are very proud of our R&D department and the extra resources will be used to expand our market presence by offering technical solutions and giving our customers a competitive edge.”

APT’s Research and Development department runs the “APT Lab” which offers one of the best facilities for plastic and polymer R&D within the Middle East. With Ph.D. polymer chemists and a team of well trained scientists, APT is able to provide its clients with expert solutions.

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APT Partner with Kisuma Chemicals B.V. To Distribute Speciality Magnesium Compounds

May 13, 2011 By

Advanced Polymer Trading and Kisuma Chemicals B.V. have entered into an agreements to distribute Kisuma’s speciality magnesium compounds.

Advanced Polymer Trading (APT), an international trading company in plastics, rubber and chemicals, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a new distribution agreement with Kisuma Chemicals B.V. As part of the agreement APT will distribute Kisuma’s speciality magnesium compounds.

Kisuma’s compounds are non-toxic and are used mainly in the engineering plastics and polymer processing industries. Applications include the heat stabilisation of PVC products (as an alternative to lead compounds), flame retardant for plastic and rubber and for halogen scavenging in poly propylene and other bulk polymers.

“Kisuma Chemicals is a market leader and global supplier of magnesium hydroxide and synthetic hydrotalcites for plastics applications.” said Mr. Hamid Amiri, APT’s Managing Director. “We are very pleased to enter into this new agreement and look forward to working closely with Kisuma.”

Among Kisuma’s offerings is Alcamizer® a hydrotalcite like compound specially produced for application as a (co-) stabiliser in Calcium Organic Stabiliser systems. Kisuma also produce Kisuma®5 flame retardant grade magnesium hydroxide. Kisuma®5 is as an alternative for bromine or phosphorous based compounds.

About Kisuma Chemicals BV

Kisuma Chemicals BV is, through the holding company Kisuma Euro BV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyowa Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Kagawa Japan (Kyowa). Kyowa is renowned world wide for its synthetic hydrotalcites and its flame retardant grade magnesium hydroxide.

About Advanced Polymer Trading FZC

Advanced Polymer Trading FZC (APT) is an international trading company in plastic, rubber and chemicals serving a diverse range of industries including the automotive industry, packaging industry, construction, road and building material sectors, paint, resin and adhesive industries, pipe, medical, agriculture and the shoe & leather industries.

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APT and Mitsui Chemicals Europe Enter Into New Distribution Agreement For Milastomer

March 30, 2011 By

Advanced Polymer Trading FZC has partnered with Mitsui Chemicals to market, sell and distribute Milastomer, Mitsui’s Thermoplastic Olefinic Elastomer.

Advanced Polymer Trading (APT), an international trading company specialising in the world wide trade of rubber, plastics and petrochemicals, has entered into an agreement with Mitsui Chemicals Europe to market, sell and distribute Mitsui’s Thermoplastic Olefinic Elastomer under the Milastomer brand.

As part of the Mitsui Chemicals Group, Mitsui Chemicals Europe serves the European, Middle East and African markets which are the sectors and markets targeted by APT. Its headquarters are in Dusseldorf which is home to the biggest Japanese community in Europe.

“Mitsui’s Milastomer is a first class Thermoplastic Olefinic Elastomer” said Mr. Hamid Amiri, APT’s Managing Director. “We are very pleased with this new agreement which builds on our existing partnership with Mitsui.”

Milastomer, which is particularly suited for the automotive industry where it is used for interior trims including dash boards, doors and headliners, is based on Mitsui’s years of expertise and experience in plastics and synthetic rubber manufacturing. Unlike traditional rubber, Milastomer does not need compounding or vulcanization by the end user and every grade of Milastomer can be molded or extruded similar to polyethylene and polypropylene. Also like PVC, Milastomer has excellent moldability when processed on calendering machines.

 

Advanced Polymer Trading FZC has partnered with Mitsui Chemicals to market, sell and distribute Milastomer, Mitsui’s Thermoplastic Olefinic Elastomer.

 

Advanced Polymer Trading (APT), an international trading company specialising in the world wide trade of rubber, plastics and petrochemicals, has entered into an agreement with Mitsui Chemicals Europe to market, sell and distribute Mitsui’s Thermoplastic Olefinic Elastomer under the Milastomer brand.

 

As part of the Mitsui Chemicals Group, Mitsui Chemicals Europe serves the European, Middle East and African markets which are the sectors and markets targeted by APT. Its headquarters are in Dusseldorf which is home to the biggest Japanese community in Europe.

 

“Mitsui’s Milastomer is a first class Thermoplastic Olefinic Elastomer” said Mr. Hamid Amiri, APT’s Managing Director. “We are very pleased with this new agreement which builds on our existing partnership with Mitsui.”

 

Milastomer, which is particularly suited for the automotive industry where it is used for interior trims including dash boards, doors and headliners, is based on Mitsui’s years of expertise and experience in plastics and synthetic rubber manufacturing. Unlike traditional rubber, Milastomer does not need compounding or vulcanization by the end user and every grade of Milastomer can be molded or extruded similar to polyethylene and polypropylene. Also like PVC, Milastomer has excellent moldability when processed on calendering machines.

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Advanced Polymer Trading Launches New Web Site; Improves on Performance, Information and Accessibility

March 25, 2011 By

Reflecting its dynamic focus and the need for excellent online representation in the digital age, APT has launched its new web site which improves on performance, has better information and easier accessibility and navigation.

Advanced Polymer Trading (APT), an international trading company specialising in the world wide trade of rubber, plastics and petrochemicals, is pleased to announce the launch of its new web site. Following a period of consultation and redesign, the new web site improves on performance, has better information and easier accessibility and navigation.

Improvements to the web site are on several fronts. The improved performance comes due to technical changes in the underlying software which powers the web site and simultaneously it offers APT greater flexibility for content management. The redesign has ensured that better and clearer information is available online to past, present an future customers as well as perspective investors or employees. One of the key emphasis of the new design is to ensure east navigation and accessibility. The majority of the site’s rich information can be found with just one or two clicks.

“A solid, accessible online presence is essential in today’s business environment” said Mr. Hamid Amiri, APT’s Managing Director. “APT has always been a flexible and leading edge company, this is reflected in our redesigned web site.”

2011 has been an excellent year for APT so far, in January APT entered into an agreement with Mitsui Chemicals Europe to market, sell and distribute Mitsui’s adhesive resin ADMER. ADMER adhesive resin is a functionally modified polyolefin that serves as a tie layer in multilayer applications including steel pipes. To kick-off the agreement Mitsui Chemicals Europe joined APT at ArabPlast 2011 and provided pre-sales support and technical advice on ADMER.

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APT Starts New Promotion Drive for ADMER Pipe Coating Solutions

March 5, 2011 By

Advanced Polymer Trading FZC recently entered into a broad sales and distribution agreement with Mitsui Chemicals Europe to market Mitsui’s ADMER adhesive resin. As a result of that agreement APT have started a new campaign to promote ADMER as a steel pipe coating solution.

Advanced Polymer Trading (APT), an international trading company specialising in the world wide trade of rubber, plastics and petrochemicals, has launched a new campaign to promote ADMER as a steel pipe coating solution. ADMER coated on steel pipes protects them from corrosion and weathering and so assures a long operating life time.

Earlier this year APT entered into an agreement with Mitsui Chemicals Europe to market, sell and distribute Mitsui’s adhesive resin ADMER. ADMER adhesive resin is a functionally modified polyolefin that serves as a tie layer in multilayer applications including steel pipes.

ADMER can be used to coat steel pipes using a three layer PE process (3LPE) or a three layer PP process (3LPP). For 3LPE coating the epoxy primer is applied onto the preheated steel pipe to provide an oxygen barrier. Next ADMER PE adhesive is applied to create a strong bond between the epoxy layer and the top coat PE which is applied to provide mechanical protection. The structure of 3LPP coatings corresponds to that of 3LPE, combining an epoxy primer, a PP top coat and a PP adhesive.

The polypropylene (PP) coating is particularly suitable for applications where high service temperature and excellent mechanical protection are mandatory. For both types of coatings ADMER is compatible with any kind of commercially available epoxy primers and polyethylene/ polypropylene top coats.

“Using ADMER in three layer PE coatings for pipelines has been possible since the 1980’s, now after three decades it is a popular solution” said Mr. Hamid Amiri, APT’s Managing Director. “And it is increasingly replacing single layer fusion bonded epoxy coatings.”

As a tie resin, ADMER can be used in many different applications and with many different materials including Polyamide (PA), EVOH, Polystyrene (PS), Polyester (PET, PETG), Polycarbonate (PC), Polyolefins (PP, PE) and of course epoxy.

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APT and EVAL Europe nv Enter Into New Partnership to Promote EVAL Resins

February 15, 2011 By

Advanced Polymer Trading FZC has teamed up with EVAL Europe nv to market, sell and distribute EVAL resins.

Advanced Polymer Trading (APT), an international trading company specialising in the world wide trade of rubber, plastics and petrochemicals, has entered into an agreement with EVAL Europe nv to market, sell and distribute EVAL resins. EVAL, which is the registered trademark for the ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer resins are characterised by their excellent processability and outstanding barrier properties.

EVAL polymers are particularly suited for food, medical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agricultural & industrial packaging and automotive applications which perfectly fits the sectors and applications targeted by APT.

“We are very pleased and excited to be working with EVAL Europe” said Mr. Hamid Amiri, APT’s Managing Director. “EVAL is a great product and we are expecting lots of customer interest.”

One of the major applications of EVAL is as a functional barrier in food packaging. Keeping oxygen out, an EVAL layer preserves the flavour and the quality of the food. Even in cases where the food is more stable or specially treated, such as baby milk, EVAL barrier properties can be used to protect sensitive vitamin content.

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APT and Mitsui Chemicals Europe Forge New Partnership to Promote ADMER Tie Layer Resin

February 10, 2011 By

Advanced Polymer Trading FZC has joined forces with Mitsui Chemicals to market, sell and distribute Mitsui’s new adhesive resin ADMER.

Advanced Polymer Trading (APT), an international trading company specialising in the world wide trade of rubber, plastics and petrochemicals, has entered into an agreement with Mitsui Chemicals Europe to market, sell and distribute Mitsui’s new adhesive resin ADMER. ADMER adhesive resin is a functionally modified polyolefin that serves as a tie layer in multilayer applications such as films, tubes, bottles, sheets, pipes, tanks or as coupling agent in various composites.

Mitsui Chemicals Europe, which is part of its parent Mitsui Chemicals Group, serves the European, Middle East and African markets and perfectly fits the sectors and markets targeted by APT. Its European headquarter is located in Dusseldorf which is home to the biggest Japanese community in Europe.

“We are very pleased and excited to be working with Mitsui Chemicals Europe” said Mr. Hamid Amiri, APT’s Managing Director. “ADMER is a great product and we are expecting good sales.”

ADMER is a tie layer resin and by thermal reaction adheres to Polyamide (PA), EVOH, Polystyrene (PS), Polyester (PET, PETG), Polycarbonate (PC), Polyolefins (PP, PE) and metals such as steel and aluminium. ADMER provides excellent adhesion durability allowing ADMER and the bonded substrate to be boiled and hot filled. Also as ADMER is based on polyolefins or copolymers, it retains the physical properties of each polyolefin or copolymer including mechanical strength, heat resistance, chemical resistance and recyclability.

To kick-off the agreement Mitsui Chemicals Europe recently joined APT at ArabPlast 2011 and provided pre-sales support and technical advice on ADMER.

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Advanced Polymer Trading Moves to New Headquarters in the Dubai Festival City

January 11, 2011 By

Advanced Polymer Trading FZC has taken new premises at the Festival Tower located in the magnificent Dubai Festival City.

Advanced Polymer Trading (APT), an international trading company specialising in the world wide trade of rubber and plastics, is pleased to announce that it has moved to new headquarters on the 19th Floor of the Festival Tower in the Dubai Festival City.

The Festival Tower is an ‘AAA’ grade office building located in the thriving retail resort district of the Dubai Festival City. The 33 storey business centre offers 530,000 sq ft of premium office space to various tenants including Emirates Bank, Willis Group and now Advanced Polymer Trading.

The Dubai Festival City is a “city-within-a-city”. Located in the city of Dubai it contains everything for work, living and leisure. The Festival City is made up of a series of residential communities, numerous hotels, malls, schools and a golf course.

January is a busy month for APT, not only is it moving to its new headquarters, but it will also exhibit at ArabPlast 2011, one of the middle East’s leading trade shows for rubber, plastics and petrochemicals, which opens at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) on January 8th.

APT will be at stand D143 in Hall 4 and will be joined by technical staff from Mitsui Chemicals for pre-sales support on their ADMER product. APT has recently entered into a new agreement with Mitsui Chemicals to market, sell and distribute its new adhesive resin ADMER. ADMER adhesive resin is a functionally modified polyolefin that serves as a tie layer in multilayer applications such as films, tubes, bottles, sheets, pipes, tanks or as a coupling agent in various composites.

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