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Medical

05. Feb 2026 Otoscope Device Components Made with Medical-Grade TPE How can otoscope design improve durability and safety? THERMOLAST® H healthcare TPEs support sterilization, soft-touch ergonomics, and reliable performance. read more

Event

29. Jan 2026 KRAIBURG TPE Rolls Out Automotive, Consumer and Healthcare TPE Solutions at CHINAPLAS 2026 How can KRAIBURG TPE improve automotive, consumer, industrial, and medical products? Discover sustainable, high-performance TPE solutions at CHINAPLAS 2026. read more

Automotive

21. Jan 2026 Automotive Fender Flare Performance with TPE Why choose TPE for car fender flares? KRAIBURG TPE’s THERMOLAST® K series combines exterior durability, efficient processing, and design versatility. read more

Industry

16. Jan 2026 Enhanced PPE Performance for Occupational Safety How can KRAIBURG TPE materials enhance the safety and comfort of PPE? Explore our thermoplastic elastomers, designed for durability, soft-touch feel, abrasion resistance, and reliable performance in high-altitude work. read more

Consumer

09. Jan 2026 Enhancing the Functionality of Food Containers How can advanced TPE materials improve food container sealing performance? Discover how KRAIBURG TPE’s THERMOLAST® K series supports compliant, durable and colorable food storage solutions. read more

Sustainability

16. Dec 2025 Sustainable Materials for Smart Trash Bin Applications How can we ensure a high-performance TPE that delivers both quality and sustainability? The THERMOLAST® R series provides the answer—offering smart trash bins enhanced with up to 48% recycled content, safe soft-touch surfaces, and durable odor-sealing gaskets, buttons, and base pads. It’s a modern solution that combines functionality with sustainability in everyday recycling. read more

Industry

09. Dec 2025 Material Innovations Supporting Safer Water Storage Looking for TPE that is suitable for seals, gaskets, and fluid components in cold and warm water systems? TF8ONG-NTRL ensures low odor, high hygiene, and compliance with global water safety standards for clean water from source to tap. read more

Medical

02. Dec 2025 Redefining Ultrasound Device Performance with Healthcare TPE Compounds What materials ensure durability, safety, and ergonomics in ultrasound devices? Our medical-grade TPE, THERMOLAST® H provides soft-touch comfort, strong adhesion, sterilizability, and design flexibility for grips, seals, and control components in modern diagnostic equipment. read more

Automotive

25. Nov 2025 Driving Fuel Efficiency with THERMOLAST® K for Active Grill Shutters What makes Active Grille Shutters (AGS) effective at boosting vehicle fuel efficiency? By reducing drag and managing airflow, advanced TPE material, THERMOLAST® K provides lightweight, durable, and weather-resistant solutions for reliable AGS performance in all driving conditions. read more

Industry

18. Nov 2025 Reliable TPE Materials for Footwear Innovation How can TPE material supports in shoe string adjusters? Our TPE provides strong adhesion, a soft-touch feel, and lasting durability, while supporting stylish customization and efficient manufacturing for athletic and lifestyle shoes? read more

Sustainability

11. Nov 2025 Unleashes TPE Advantage for Smart Pet Trackers As a pet owner, how can we ensure that a smart pet tracker uses skin-friendly materials for our pets? THERMOLAST® R series is a durable TPE material offering soft-touch comfort, strong adhesion, color flexibility, and up to 50% recycled content, all while meeting strict safety standards and enabling stylish designs. read more

Medical

04. Nov 2025 Safe and Ergonomic TPE Solutions for Modern Wheelchair Design How can medical-grade TPEs enhance wheelchair design? KRAIBURG TPE’s medical-grade TPE offers soft-touch comfort, strong adhesion, color customization, and certified safety, supporting both user well-being and efficient manufacturing. read more

KRAIBURG TPE Quick Facts

KRAIBURG TPE (www.kraiburg-tpe.com) is a global manufacturer of custom thermoplastic elastomers. KRAIBURG TPE was founded in 2001 as an independent business unit of the KRAIBURG Group and is now the industry's competence leader in the field of TPE compounds.

The company's goal is to provide safe, reliable and sustainable products for customer applications. With more than 680 employees worldwide and production sites in Germany, the USA and Malaysia, the company offers a large product portfolio for applications in the automotive, industrial and consumer goods industries, as well as for the strictly regulated medical sector.

The established THERMOLAST®, COPEC®, HIPEX® and For Tec E® product lines are processed by injection molding or extrusion and offer manufacturers numerous advantages not only in processing but also in product design. KRAIBURG TPE is characterized by its innovative strength, global customer orientation, customized product solutions and reliable service.

The company is ISO 50001 certified at its headquarters in Germany and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications at all its sites worldwide.