Polymer characterization expertise supporting development of innovative, safe, sustainable and cost effective materials. Meet Intertek at Fakuma 2024, Friedrichshafen, Germany.
We are thrilled to announce our participation once again in Fakuma 2024, where our experts will be available to discuss your polymer testing challenges. In a rapidly evolving polymer industry, innovation, safety, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness are paramount considerations. Our polymer materials and plastic component testing laboratories play a crucial role in assisting companies across various applications, including automotive and packaging materials where these issues drive decision-making. As key industry drivers focus on enhancing material functionality, improving performance, ensuring application safety and function, the polymer industry is faced with challenges that demand innovative solutions.
At Intertek, we actively support the polymer and plastic industry by providing expertise in polymer testing, including laboratory-scale processing using injection molding and extrusion technologies. With a wealth of experience spanning many decades and a deep understanding of automotive, packaging, chemical, and related industries, we offer comprehensive support throughout every stage of your business process. From aiding in the development of new and innovative polymer products to conducting quality control measures, our services encompass auditing, inspection, testing, regulatory compliance (including food contact compliance and global chemical notification), and advisory support. Our polymer engineers, chemists, and regulatory experts bring extensive industry knowledge, and our well-equipped polymer laboratories offer a diverse range of services to stakeholders in the polymers and polymer applications industries.
During the event, Intertek experts will offer a series of stand presentations discussing the following topics:
European Commission Regulations on virgin and recycled plastic food contact materials and articles (EU10/2011 and EU2022/1616) and related testing capabilities
Presenter: Carmen Schroijen, Sales & Business Development Manager, Food Contact and Analytical Services
Meeting Quality Assurance Challenges for Plastics in a Sustainable Supply Chain
Presenter: Ilse Hindrikx, Business Unit Manager (petro)Chemicals
Searching for flexibility in laboratory resources? How to ensure successful use of external partners. Do's and dont's
Presenter: Chantal Haarmann, Business Unit Manager Automotive - Polymers
Meet the team during Fakuma 2024! Contact us now to arrange a meeting.
Not attending FAKUMA? You can request our presentations here and will be shared after the event.
Some relevant links:
Polymers News and Events
NEW SERVICE: CircularAssure - Services to help you close the loop in the circular economy for plastics
ARTICLE: Processability and evaluation programmes for recycled plastic materials
ARTICLE: Adhesives Quality Assurance Testing Programs
ARTICLE: Enabling Polymer Non-Wovens Development
CASE STUDY: Polymer Surface Contamination Resolution
CASE STUDY: Elastomer Seal Material Failure
CASE STUDY: Polymer Failure - Distribution and Dispersion of Fillers