Inteva's recently developed thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) blend, will provide automakers with a high-quality, durable and environmentally friendly alternative material. Inteva Products, LLC and A. Schulman, Inc. have announced a licensing agreement to provide automotive manufacturers with an industry-leading technology for use in the interior manufacturing process. The TPE blend will give automakers an advantage for their automotive interiors by providing an innovative material that can be utilized across a multitude of vehicle platforms. For decades, the automotive industry has produced instrument and door panels through the process of slush-molding. Originally developed for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) based materials, slush-molding produces skins that conform to tight angles and rich detail for vehicle interior surfaces. Recently, shortfalls in PVC performance have led to a high demand for non-PVC slush-moldable materials. In response to this need for more quality, safety and flexibility, and automakers' increased focus on the interior, Inteva has worked for four years on the development of leading alternative interior materials to this family of TPE blends.
01-Oct-08 
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