WCA May/July 2020

Industry news

FTTH APAC Conference 2020 postponed CRU Events has announced the postponement of the FTTH APAC Conference 2020, due to the spread of COVID-19. The event had been scheduled to take place from 15 to 17 June in Hanoi, Vietnam. New dates are yet to be announced. As the health and well-being of members, clients and staff is the priority, CRU and the FTTH Council Asia-Pacific will continue to monitor the situation and to take advice from the World Health Organization and relevant governments. CRU Events www.crugroup.com FRL named exclusive distributor for Everflon fluoropolymers Fluoropolymer Resources LLC (FRL), a recycler of melt fluoropolymers, has announced an agreement to become the exclusive distribution partner of Everflon Polymer Co’s virgin ETFE and FEP products in the Americas and Europe. Everflon Polymer Co, part of the C&F group, is a manufacturer of high-performance fluoropolymer products in China. Available in a wide array of melt flow ranges, Everflon ETFE and FEP can be supplied to suit most applications. Robust processes and rigorous testing ensure the consistency and quality expected from a premium virgin fluoropolymer. As with all FRL offerings, technical assistance and process support is provided on the customer’s production line. “From the beginning, our mission has been to provide cost savings to our customers without sacrificing product or process performance,” said Kevin Buchanan, president of Fluoropolymer Resources. Mr Buchanan added “We are incredibly excited to be able to diversify our product portfolio and introduce a new virgin alternative that fits this same core value proposition.” Everflon ETFE and FEP products are stocked and distributed from FRL’s facility in North Windham, Connecticut, USA, and are available directly through FRL in the USA as well as from distribution partners in Europe. Fluoropolymer Resources, LLC www.frlusa.com

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