By Patrick Raleigh, ERJ On-line news editor
Tokyo-Zeon Corp. has picked up a Frost & Sullivan Innovation Award for its development of Zeotherm thermoplastic vulcanisates (TPVs) for high temperature- and oil-resistant automotive applications, Zeon announced 13 July.
The award, part of a recent F&S study on Thermoplastic Elastomers, recognised Zeon as having “demonstrated technological superiority and innovation within the thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) industry.â€
F&S goes on to describe Zeon as being well positioned to be a major force in the high performance TPV market from 2004 to 2010….