Techmer PM Opens Compounding Center

Clinton, TN, Nov. 17, 2011 -- Techmer PM has opened a new center for the design and compounding of specialty engineering plastics in Rancho Dominguez, California.

The existing Techmer facility contains the requisite laboratory equipment as well as both twin and single screw extruders equipped for high-melt temperatures and processing of additives ranging from carbon fiber to pigments and dyes.

This new business unit of Techmer will be called Techmer Engineered Solutions (TES). The concept for TES commenced in 2010 when the results of applying Lean Manufacturing concepts created available space and manufacturing capacity at the California site where the company produces primarily colorant and additive masterbatches.

During the past year over $2 million has been spent on additional process equipment to prepare the plant and lab for the addition of new product lines in engineering plastics.