Lehigh and Tetramer to develop PU polymers using rubber power

Naples, Florida and Pendleton, South Carolina -- Lehigh Technologies,

Inc. and Tetramer Technologies llc have signed an agreement to develop

urethane and epoxy polymers and speciality coatings using Lehigh's

recycled rubber powder.

Under the agreement, Tetramer will

conduct developmental research on the rubber powder for use in the

aerospace, electronics, automotive, construction, and coatings

industries, said Lehigh, in a 7 Nov statement.

“We are excited

to explore the potential of Lehigh's rubber powder and the different

applications where it can be applied. Its use will bring about

economical and environmental benefits to a broad range of industries,"

said Dr. Earl Wagener, ceo of Tetramer, in the statement.

According

to Anthony Cialone, Lehigh's coo, "Using recycled rubber powder has

been proven to improve the qualities of many products.” He said that by

working with Tetramer, Lehigh aims to “uncover even more commercial

uses for it and better understand the environmental, cost-savings and

other value benefits it brings to the manufacturing processes in many

industries.”

Florida-based Lehigh Technologies manufactures

engineered ultra-fine rubber powder that delivers enhanced performance,

cost savings and environmental benefits.

Tetramer Technologies works in developing and commercialising polymer technology. (ss)