KRAIBURG TPE
KRAIBURG TPE (www.kraiburg-tpe.com) is a global manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomers. From its beginning in 2001 as subsidiary of the historical KRAIBURG Group founded in 1947, KRAIBURG TPE has pioneered in TPE compounds, today being the competence leader in this industry. With production sites in Germany, the US, and Malaysia the company offers a broad range of compounds for applications in the automotive, industrial, consumer, and for the strictly regulated medical sectors. The established THERMOLAST®, COPEC®, HIPEX®, and For Tec E® product lines are processed by injection molding or extrusion and provide numerous processing and product design advantages to manufacturers. KRAIBURG TPE features innovative capabilities as well as truly global customer orientation, customized product solutions and reliable service. The company is certified to ISO 50001 at its headquarters in Germany and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications at all global sites. In 2021, KRAIBURG TPE generated sales of 216 million euros with around 682 worldwide employees.
Friedrich-Schmidt-Str. 2
84478 Waldkraiburg
Germany
9 Apr 2025
Sustainability par excellence: EcoVadis awards KRAIBURG TPE with gold medal
Following several awards for the individual sites in Germany, Malaysia and the USA in previous years, KRAIBURG TPE has been awarded a gold medal as an overall company for the first time by the renowned assessment company EcoVadis 2025. KRAIBURG TPE is therefore not only one of the highest rated companies within the plastics industry, but also occupies a top position in the overall sustainability ranking of EcoVadis.
15 Oct 2024
KRAIBURG TPE provides supersoft compounds for medical devices
The demand for ultrasoft TPEs has been increasing across various industrial sectors. The reasons for this are obvious. Whether they are intended for key products such as orthopedic equipment or applications in prosthetics – their particularly soft surface feel, combined with a soft grip, make the compounds particularly suitable for a variety of application segments. KRAIBURG TPE is now meeting these requirements globally.
15 Oct 2024
Reducing material density, strengthening the sustainability factor: KRAIBURG TPE introduces Lightweight TPE with a high proportion of recycled content
Industry demand for lightweight materials that have properties comparable to those of conventional materials in their specific application environments has been increasing by leaps and bounds in recent years. The replacement of conventional thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) by Lightweight TPEs with recycled content plays a central role here. Lightweight TPEs provide wide-ranging options and unique materials parameters.
1 Oct 2024
Recycling Content TPE for handle surfaces for Hilti tools
By developing Recycling Content TPE with excellent adhesion to PA, Hilti and KRAIBURG TPE have now successfully expanded their partnership to also include projects with focus on sustainability. The starting point for expanding a more than two decades long collaboration was the increasing emphasis that both companies put on the expansion of sustainable strategies and initiatives – especially where these can be incorporated into the development of new products and product components on a larger scale. As part of the Supplier Recognition Model, KRAIBURG TPE also receives the “Distinguished Honors – Special Products” award from Hilti.
4 Sep 2024
KRAIBURG TPE welcomes new managing director for Americas: Henning Karbstein
Henning Karbstein will be taking over the management of KRAIBURG TPE for the North, Central and South America region as of October 1, 2024. He will be managing the operational business of the global TPE manufacturer from its location in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Karbstein has extensive experience from the automotive and engineering industries and is taking over from Jeff Frankish, who is retiring after 17 successful years.
31 Jul 2024
High stability and long service life when used in batteries
The demand for plastics that can be integrated in existing material combinations to achieve a highly effective thermal management system has increased by leaps and bounds in recent years. The reason for this are batteries and charging systems increasingly in demand on the market, which are predominantly used for a variety of battery-controlled electrical appliances or for the total range of e-mobility. KRAIBURG TPE has launched Thermally Conductive TPEs for these applications, which meet the increasing requirements in terms of quantity and quality of batteries to a large extent.
20 Jun 2024
KRAIBURG TPE UK Ltd Official Opening and Personnel Announcement
KRAIBURG TPE, a global competence leader in Thermoplastic Elastomers, announces the official opening of its subsidiary, KRAIBURG TPE UK Ltd. This strategic move underscores the company’s commitment to serving the important UK market directly. It marks a pivotal milestone in the company's development to further enhance local customer services.
2 May 2024
KRAIBURG TPE Introduces New EPDM Adhesion Compounds for Automotive Industry
KRAIBURG TPE unveils its latest innovation: Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) with EPDM adhesion for automotive sealing systems and exteriors. These compounds set a new standard in material technology, offering adhesion, durability and processability. Available globally with comprehensive technical support on parts and processing, KRAIBURG TPE reaffirms its commitment to excellence in automotive solutions. This is to empower manufacturers to excel in their products with supply security and constant quality.
4 Mar 2024
Worldwide climate protection targets based on recognized SBTi standards have been published
The validation of KRAIBURG TPE’s climate protection targets in March 2024 marks another milestone for the issues of sustainability and climate protection in the company. The announced targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are therefore subject to globally valid, scientifically based, measurable and verifiable standards.
22 Feb 2024
KRAIBURG TPE launches Recycling Content TPE for Automotive with at least 73% recycled content
KRAIBURG TPE has released a new range of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) products that contain at least 73% recycled content. The new Recycling Content TPE for Automotive series has been designed to fulfil a variety of technical applications. Here, KRAIBURG TPE is also pleased to announce an agreement with Tessi Supply, which will use the grades to produce inlay cases and floor mats.
2 Feb 2024
Introduction of an optical measuring device provides shrinkage values in accordance with DIN EN ISO 294-4
During the industrial processing of plastics, details of their shrinkage values form part of the standard information that is essential as a specification for mold construction. To provide manufacturers with maximally precise data, KRAIBURG TPE has been using a contactless optical measuring device since August 2023, which enables distance measurements required to determine shrinkage values in accordance with DIN EN ISO 294-4.
8 Nov 2023
Recycling Content TPE with various adhesion options
KRAIBURG TPE presents further more sustainable product solutions: Recycling Content TPE. Customers now have access to various compounds with significantly higher recycled content from post-industry and/or post-consumer waste streams across the entire hardness range, i.e. also in the low ShA range. The new compounds also provide adhesion options to PA, PC/ABS or PP. The TPE manufacturer from Waldkraiburg, Germany, is thus responding to the growing demand and is supplying ready-to-use solutions.
