Publication: Jan 21, 2025 Last updated: Sep 10, 2025

Shaping The Future of Car Phone Holder


KRAIBURG TPE, a global thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) manufacturer, is proud to introduce the latest advancements in its THERMOLAST® K series. 

KRAIBURG TPE, a global thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) manufacturer, is proud to introduce the latest advancements in its THERMOLAST® K series. This innovative material, specifically engineered for car phone holders, offers a suite of features designed to meet the rigorous demands of applications.

THERMOLAST® K Series

The THERMOLAST® K series from KRAIBURG TPE is meticulously designed to meet the stringent requirements with key innovation features such as:

  • Superior Adhesion: Provides excellent bonding with PC, ABS, PC/ABS, ASA, and SAN, ensuring durability and reliability in car phone holder applications.
  • Soft Touch Surface: Offers a luxurious, soft touch to enhance user comfort and interaction.
  • Automotive Interior Friendly: Features controlled levels of emissions and odors, making it ideal for use in the confined spaces of automotive interiors.
  • Colorable: Supports customization with various color options to match or enhance vehicle interiors for personalized and attractive designs.
  • Soft, Non-Sticky Haptic: Delivers pleasant tactile experience without any stickiness, contributing to high-quality touch and feel.
  • Versatile Processing: Suitable for both injection and extrusion molding, facilitating efficient and flexible manufacturing processes.

The versatile THERMOLAST® K series extends to various automotive interior applications, including handles, function and design elements, grommets, car mats, soft touch surfaces, seals and many more.

KRAIBURG TPE Quick Facts
 

  • Founded in 2001 as an independent business unit of the KRAIBURG Group 
  • HQ & Production Site: Waldkraiburg / Germany
  • Regional HQ & Production site: Kuala Lumpur / Malaysia, Atlanta / USA
  • Products: Thermoplastic Elastomer Compounds
  • Brands: THERMOLAST®, COPEC®, HIPEX®, and For Tec E®
  • Markets: EMEA, APAC, Americas
  • Employees: 660

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