Sumika polymer Compounds

Automotive

The European Automotive Industry is one of the most competitive market environments for any supplier of thermoplastics.  We are proud of our long history and continuous growth in this market.  Uncompromised quality, superior performance and cost competitiveness are the key attributes that ensure the respected position which Sumika holds in this market.

Our products are found in most areas where PP can be used in cars – from high heat engine components to A-class finish interior and exterior trim components with toughest impact and cosmetic surface requirements.

Espolex TPE resins complement our PP compound portfolio and enable Sumika to offer solutions to most olefin based resins used in the automotive industry.

It is in this market arena specifically where the advantage of the leading resin and colour master batch technology of our shareholders is of most benefit to our customers.

White Goods

Sumika Polymer Compounds has a long history as major supplier and valued development partner for reinforced THERMOFIL PP Compounds in the European domestic appliances market.

Our R&D, manufacturing and product know-how drives continuous product innovation to ensure we meet the challenges of our customers in a highly competitive and ever changing market environment.

Product solutions range from aesthetic compounds for high quality cosmetic appliance surfaces to superior performance products for structural components which require maximum strength and resistance to chemical and detergent attack.

Electrical & Other Markets

Sumika PP compounds have evolved in technology and opened an increasing field of applications in the engineering and electrical industry, replacing traditional and more expensive engineering thermoplastics such as PBT and PA.

Components such as electric motor housings, office and domestic furniture, industrial filters and fan impellers, pumps  and small appliances add to the growing number of applications for Sumika PP compounds.

Advantages include weight and cost savings, ease of processing and design.

Sumika retains a strong know how in specialist compounds which have been tailor made for specific, highly challenging application.