Eastman Chemical Company

Eastman Chemical Company of Kingsport, Tennessee, USA, has announced the opening of its thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) application development center. The facility will allow Eastman to combine its range of high-performance additives and specialty polymers with its technical expertise to help compounders, component manufacturers and OEMs develop solutions for new TPE applications.

Additionally, the facility will help Eastman develop novel blends based on its unique line of Eastman
copolyester elastomers.

Outfitted with state-of the-art compounding equipment, including single-screw and twin-screw
extruders, a two-roll mill, film extrusion (with the capability to co-extrude up to five layer films) and
injection-molding capabilities, the facility will enable component manufacturers and OEMs to
develop and test their products with the help of Eastman experts.

“Bringing together Eastman’s insight and unique products with the know-how and ingenuity of
compounders and OEMs, our new facility offers a one-stop-shop for the development and testing of
groundbreaking TPE products,” says Carol Perkins, platform leader, resins and specialty polymers.
www.eastman.com/tpe