EuroWire March 2016

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Speciality compounder’s name change

broadened our ability to serve our global customers,” explained Daniel DeLisle, general manager. The company’s product and brand names – including Megolon® LSHF compounds, Smokeguard® low-smoke flame-retardant compounds and Garathane® TPU compounds – will not change.

due to synergies with other Mexichem companies. AlphaGary provides technical expertise for developing compounds in the wire and cable market. The company’s product portfolio includes low-smoke halogen free (LSHF), low-smoke plenum, flame retardant PVC, and a broad range of TPE, TPV, TPO, TPU, CPE and PVC compounds.

SpecialIty AlphaGary, which became part of Mexichem in 2011, has changed its name to Mexichem Specialty Compounds. AlphaGary, which has over 30 years’ experience in speciality compounding, has three production facilities, one in the United Kingdom and two in the USA, servicing a global customer base in Europe; North, Central and South America; Asia; and Africa, and rapidly expanding into new markets compounder

Mexichem Specialty Compounds – USA Website : www.mexichem.com

“As part of Mexichem, AlphaGary has

Chinese projects bolster growth in domestic wire and cable industry

Wire & Cable Guangzhou, organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd and Guangzhou BoYou Exhibition Service Co Ltd, will once again take place at the China Import and Export Fair Complex, from 6 th to 8 th June 2016. In the previous edition, the fair welcomed 283 exhibitors and 18,867 visitors from 25 countries and regions including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Italy, Russia, Turkey and the Middle East. Mr Emeka Hu, general manager of Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd, said: “The new energy sector, as well as the infrastructure in China, are undergoing rapid changes. This in turn is creating endless opportunities for green construction and green tech industries in China and across the globe. As an industry powerhouse, China ranks among the top producers and exporters of wire and cable related products.” To address the current market trends, the upcoming 2016 edition will include the most in-demand products covering all sectors of the industry. The highlighted product groups include: • Wire and cable equipment and materials • Optical fibre cable equipment and materials • Detection instruments, observation and control technologies • Production and testing machinery, components and accessories • • Wires and cables Optical fibre cables

Messe Frankfurt GmbH – Germany Website : www.messefrankfurt.com

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