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Techmer PM Sponsors Polyethylene Films 2016

October 6, 2015

Connect with Techmer PM at Polyethylene Films 2016 in Daytona Beach, Florida, February 2-4, 2016. Polyethylene Films 2016 is the premier event for the industry and will feature panels of expert industry speakers, the unveiling of new technology, and a special...

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Techmer ES Collaborates with Oak Ridge National Lab on Special Energy Project

September 23, 2015

Company Provides Carbon Fiber Materials for 3-D Printed Car and House that Share Power CLINTON, Tenn., Sept. 23, 2015 – Techmer ES (Twitter: @TechmerES), a wholly owned subsidiary of Techmer PM, LLC (Twitter: @TechmerPM) and a leading producer of engineered...

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Visit Techmer PM at the 2015 ABC Conference

September 13, 2015

Come visit Techmer PM at the 2015 Annual Blow Molding Conference (ABC) in Pittsburgh, PA on October 12th-14th. Connect with members of our sales and technical teams to discuss your most challenging blow molding problems and learn how we collaborate with customers to...

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Applied DNA Sciences and Techmer PM Announce Technology Partnership

September 8, 2015

Collaboration Applies SigNature® T DNA to Synthetic Fiber, Offering Consumer and Industrial Manufacturers Increased Product and Brand Protection STONY BROOK, NY and CLINTON, Tenn., September 8, 2015 – Applied DNA Sciences, Inc., (NASDAQ: APDN) (Twitter: @APDN), a...

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SPI Begins Fall Regional Workshops at Techmer PM

September 2, 2015

Techmer PM’s Rancho Dominguez, Ca. Facility is Helping Kick Off a Series of Regional Fall Programs Organized by SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association. CLINTON, Tenn., September 2, 2015 –Techmer PM, a leading producer of value-added colors and additives for the...

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Techmer PM Formulates Materials Used to Help Save Water during California Drought

August 17, 2015

Shade Balls Manufactured by Artisan Screen Printing Utilize Techmer PM Materials to Protect Water Supply CLINTON, Tenn., August 17, 2015 –Techmer PM, a leading producer of value-added colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries, recently partnered with...

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Techmer PM and RSA-US Announce Student Design Award Winners

May 4, 2015

Company Provides Awards as Part of Focus on Materials Design for a Better World CLINTON, Tenn., May 4, 2015 – Techmer PM, a leading producer of value-added colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries, is pleased to recognize the recipients of six...

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Techmer PM to Sponsor Third Annual RSA-US Student Design Awards

April 21, 2015

Ceremony on April 25 at Cooper Union Includes High-Profile Bill Moggridge Award CLINTON, Tenn., April 21, 2015 – Techmer PM, a leading producer of value-added colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries, is pleased to sponsor the Royal Society of Arts...

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Record Setting Booth Attendance at NPE2015

April 14, 2015

Techmer PM experienced record attendance at its booth during NPE2015 in late March, thanks in part, to heightened interest in the 3-D printed 1965 Shelby Cobra on display. Created with the help of Techmer ES’ materials expertise, the unique sports car had people...

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Visit Techmer PM at the TPO Conference

April 7, 2015

Come visit Techmer PM at the SPE Automotive Conference on October 4-7, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. Connect with members of our leadership, sales, and technical teams to learn about how we can create a breakthrough solution for you and your company. In addition to our...

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Techmer PM to Showcase 3-D Printed Shelby Cobra at NPE2015 Booth

March 10, 2015

Representatives on Hand to Discuss Car Created Using Unique Carbon Fiber-Based Formula CLINTON, Tenn., March 10, 2015 – Techmer PM, LLC, a leading producer of value-added colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries, is pleased to announce that it will...

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Techmer PM to Speak about Environmental Best Practices at ANTEC 2015

January 21, 2015

Corporate Process Manager Kimberly Williamson to Discuss Sustainability and Benefits of Environmentally Friendly Programs CLINTON, Tenn., January 21, 2015 – Techmer PM, a leading producer of value-added colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries, is...

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President, Vice President of the United States Visit Techmer PM, Announce Manufacturing Innovation Hub

January 9, 2015

Company Highlighted for Transformative 3-D Printing Partnership with Oak Ridge National Lab CLINTON, Tenn., January 9, 2015 – Today U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden visited the Clinton, Tenn.-based Techmer PM, LLC, manufacturing site. After...

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Techmer PM Presents Fibertech 2015 on March 3-4, 2015

January 3, 2015

2014 Conference Theme Focused on Increasing Collaboration among Supply Chain Partners CLINTON, Tenn., March 20, 2014 –Techmer PM, a leading producer of value-added colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries, hosted its annual Fibertech conference on...

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Techmer PM Provides Clinton, Tenn., Manufacturing Site Update

May 22, 2014

Company Marks One Year without Injuries at Clinton Site, Raises Hourly Wage CLINTON, Tenn., May 22, 2014 – Techmer PM, a leading producer of value-added colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries, is pleased to announce two recent developments—a safety...

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Techmer PM Shows Support of Education, Materials Design at RSA-US Student Design Awards

May 7, 2014

Company Sponsors First Annual Bill Moggridge Award CLINTON, Tenn., May 7, 2014 – Representatives from Techmer PM, a leading producer of value-added colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries, were in New York City recently to present several...

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Techmer PM Introduces Antistat Additive to Address California Prop. 65 Requirements

April 24, 2014

PM16888 Is Suitable for Use in U.S. Food Contact Applications CLINTON, Tenn., April 14, 2014 – Techmer PM, a leading producer of value-added colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries, recently introduced PM16888, an antistat additive designed for...

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Techmer PM Named to “Best Places to Work 2014” by Plastics News

March 26, 2014

Company recognized for its commitment to its employees and making Techmer PM a great place to work. CLINTON, Tenn., March 26, 2014 – Techmer PM is getting kudos as a great place to spend the workday. Last month Techmer PM ranked third among U.S. and Canadian companies...

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Techmer PM Hosts 13th Annual Fibertech Conference with Leading Fiber Companies

March 20, 2014

2014 Conference Theme Focused on Increasing Collaboration among Supply Chain Partners CLINTON, Tenn., March 20, 2014 –Techmer PM, a leading producer of value-added colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries, hosted its annual Fibertech conference on...

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Techmer PM Sponsors Royal Society of Arts Inaugural Bill Moggridge Award

March 13, 2014

Award Named after Design Visionary and IDEO Founder CLINTON, Tenn., March 13, 2014 – Techmer PM, a leading producer of value-added colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries, has announced its sponsorship of the first annual Bill Moggridge Award for...

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Techmer PM Expects Strong Continued Growth for Techflow

February 6, 2014

Techflow Improves End-Product Aesthetics for Consumer Bottle Producers CLINTON, Tenn., February 6, 2014 – Techmer PM, a major producer of value-added colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries, announced that one of its leading blow molding products,...

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Techmer PM CEO Honored by the Royal Society of the Arts for Sponsorship of Student Design Awards

December 2, 2013

John Manuck Recognized along with Fellow Founding Sponsor during a Visit to the Cooper Union CLINTON, Tenn., December 2, 2013 – John Manuck, Techmer PM CEO, was honored by the Royal Society of the Arts (RSA) during a recent visit to The Cooper Union, Manuck’s alma...

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Techmer PM Increases Strategic Focus on European Plastics Market

October 7, 2013

Opening of Office in Germany and First-Time Presence at K Fair Highlight Emphasis on Europe CLINTON, Tenn., October 7, 2013 – Techmer PM, a major producer of value-added colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries, is increasing its focus on expansion...

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Techmer PM Acquires TP Composites to Bolster its Engineered Plastics Business

July 1, 2013

Acquisition Increases Engineered Plastics Product Offering and Expands Market Position CLINTON, Tenn., July 1, 2013 – Techmer PM, a major producer of value-added colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries, has announced the addition of TP Composites to...

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Techmer PM Introduces Techflow to Reduce Flow Lines in Blow Molding Applications

May 23, 2012

CLINTON, Tenn., May 23, 2012 – Techmer PM, a major producer of value-added colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries, recently announced the international launch of Techflow to address the issue of flow lines in blow molding applications. The addition...

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Techmer PM CEO Speaks About Organizational Development in Times of Change

March 5, 2012

Shares Insights on Building a Company from a Start-Up to a Global Supplier Over 30 Years CLINTON, Tenn., March 5, 2012 –John Manuck, President and CEO of Techmer PM, delivered a presentation titled Organizational Development in Times of Change at the Plastics News...

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Techmer PM Introduces Antifungal Compound

May 1, 2011

Techmer PM's latest antifungal additive, called PM14873, packs a powerful punch: it blocks fungal growth at loadings of just 7.5% in polyethylene films. "PM14873 is our most potent antifungal product yet," says Dr. Bhushan Deshpande, Product Development Manager at...

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Techmer PM Adds Capacity at Tennessee Site

March 9, 2011

Techmer PM, a major producer of value-added colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries, announced the addition of new manufacturing capacity at its plant in Clinton, Tennessee. The new line was installed in a new extension to the site, bringing the...

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Techmer PM President Speaks at UCLA

February 21, 2011

John Manuck, President and CEO of Techmer PM, was the guest speaker at the UCLA Anderson School of Management on January 31, 2011. The MBA-level course taught by Eric Flamholtz, PhD, deals with the issues and problems involved in developing and managing...

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Techmer PM’s Accel Color Earns its ISO Certificate

February 15, 2011

Accel Color's Naperville, Illinois, facility was recently certified as meeting the stringent requirements of ISO 9001:2008 for the design and manufacture of custom-formulated coloring systems for plastics by SRI Quality System Registrar. ISO 9001:2008 is process...

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Techmer PM Files Patent for Hydrophobic Additive

January 9, 2011

Techmer PM has filed a patent application for masterbatches that lead to hydrophobic properties in polymers. Contact angles (ASTM D2578) of 100–120○F have been achieved using the novel approach of halogen-free chemistry. Masterbatches are available for film and fabric...

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A Clean Sweep for Techmer PM

September 9, 2010

Major environmental breaches have dominated the news of late. However, there is good news from Techmer PM’s Vice President of Operations, Jack Leahy. The management team and employees of Techmer PM have been taking measures to minimize their environmental impact in...

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Techmer PM Earns Upgrade to New Standard

August 9, 2010

"At Techmer PM, customer satisfaction is our primary benchmark for measuring success," says John R. Manuck, President and CEO of Techmer PM, LLC, a major producer of value-adding colorants and additives for the plastics and fiber industries. "Living up to that...

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BASF to Sell its Hydrophilic Melt Additives Business to Techmer PM

June 8, 2010

Ludwigshafen, Germany – June 8, 2010. BASF today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its hydrophilic melt additives business to Techmer PM, LLC, a manufacturer of colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries located in Clinton,...

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VP of Technologies to Speak at Polyethylene Films Conference

November 15, 2009

Ebrahim Mor, Techmer PM’s Vice President of Technologies, is set to present at the Polyethylene Films conference on March 18–19, 2010, in Daytona, Florida. Mor’s presentation is entitled “Halogen Replacement in Film Applications.” He will focus on the rapid...

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Techmer PM Introduces Three New Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants

October 28, 2009

Partly in response to last year's new U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission flammability standard for foam mattresses and CPSC's upcoming standard for upholstered furniture, Techmer PM has developed three new non-halogenated flame retardants for polyester and...

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Techmer PM President to Present World-Class Manufacturing And Lean Concepts

September 9, 2009

How do you improve quality and service, but at a lower cost? Application of Lean Concepts and 5S to the Masterbatch Industry is the title of the paper to be presented at AMI’s Thermoplastics Concentrates conference on February 16, 2010, in Phoenix, Arizona. John...

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Carl Wright Joins Techmer PM as Dalton Site Manager

August 10, 2009

Techmer PM is pleased to announce that Carl Wright has joined the company as Site Manager of the Dalton Fiber facility. In making the announcement, John Manuck, President and CEO, noted, “Carl brings more than 30 years of industry experience and a history of technical...

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Techmer PM Analytical and Testing Laboratory Receives Accreditation

May 9, 2009

The Techmer PM Analytical and Testing Laboratory located in Clinton, Tennessee has recently been awarded accreditation to the quality assurance requirements of ISO 17025-2005, as determined by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). This most...

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Techmer PM Introduces New Line of Colorants

April 9, 2009

Could a splash of class be just the lever to lift sales in this downturn? Techmer PM thinks so. "We developed our new Tech-Splatter line of colorants to achieve marble and swirl effects that add a touch of prestige to everyday polyolefin products," says Mark Jordan,...

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