{"id":868526,"date":"2025-08-28T00:12:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T05:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/28\/formerra-appointed-distributor-for-italys-epaflex-tpu-lines-in-the-uk-ireland\/"},"modified":"2025-08-28T00:12:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T05:12:17","slug":"formerra-appointed-distributor-for-italys-epaflex-tpu-lines-in-the-uk-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/28\/formerra-appointed-distributor-for-italys-epaflex-tpu-lines-in-the-uk-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Formerra Appointed Distributor for Italy&#8217;s Epaflex TPU Lines in the UK &#038; Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<td>\n<p><strong>ROMEOVILLE, IL, Aug 27, 2025 &#8211; (ACN Newswire) &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0Formerra, a leader in performance materials distribution, today announced an agreement with Epaflex S.r.l. that designates Formerra Europe as the preferred distributor of Epaflex&#8217;s thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) lines in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership leverages Epaflex&#8217;s 30-year legacy of innovation in TPU manufacturing with Formerra&#8217;s deep expertise in UK\/EU REACH compliance, local technical support, and agile logistics. Additionally, the collaboration ensures that process engineers and sourcing managers across cable, wire, industrial, automation, and oil &#038; gas markets gain seamless access to high-performance TPU grades backed by responsive service and regulatory guidance.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re proud to welcome Epaflex&#8217;s industry-leading TPU portfolio into our specialist distribution network,&#8221; said Ronan Kennedy, Managing Director at Formerra Europe. &#8220;This agreement opens a true window of opportunity for UK &#038; Ireland processors by delivering advanced TPUs via the reliable supply chains and technical support our customers need.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/app.accessnewswire.com\/imagelibrary\/44b5e895-ef97-4355-ad6c-fc840d9452ea\/1065097\/image.png\" width=\"650\"><\/p>\n<p>Epaflex is renowned for its Epamould, Epaline, and Epamet engineered TPU formulations featuring high-abrasion, oil-resistance, specialty matte finishes, and low-temperature flexibility. These materials serve critical applications such as cable jacketing, hydraulic hoses, precision tubing, and protective film. Combined with the company&#8217;s new Epalite material, this portfolio brings durability, processability, and design versatility for today&#8217;s demanding industrial environments.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Partnering with Formerra marks a significant milestone in our UK and Ireland expansion,&#8221; said Andrea Martignoni, Global Strategic Marketing Manager &#8211; Elastomers at Epaflex. &#8220;Their local market expertise and commitment to engineer-led service make them the ideal partner to bring Epaflex innovation to manufacturers in this key area of Europe.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>With this agreement, Formerra further strengthens its European presence, offering unmatched portfolio depth, compliance guidance, and rapid responsiveness to support customers&#8217; most challenging TPU applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Formerra Europe appointed preferred distributor for Epaflex TPU lines (Epamould, Epaline, Epamet, and Epalite) in the UK &#038; Ireland.<\/li>\n<li>Partnership combines Italian-engineered TPU grades with Formerra&#8217;s UK\/EU REACH expertise and agile service.<\/li>\n<li>Target applications include cable\/wire jacketing, hydraulic hoses, precision tubing and protective films.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About Formerra<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Formerra is a preeminent distributor of engineered materials, connecting the world&#8217;s leading polymer producers with thousands of OEMs and brand owners across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and mobility markets. Powered by technical and commercial expertise, it brings a distinctive combination of portfolio depth, supply chain strength, industry knowledge, service, leading e-commerce capabilities, and ingenuity. The experienced Formerra team helps customers across multiple industries to design, select, process, and develop products in new and better ways &#8211; driving improved performance, productivity, reliability, and sustainability. To learn more, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.formerra.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.formerra.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Epaflex<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Epaflex S.r.l., headquartered in Italy, is a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic polyurethanes. For over 30 years, Epaflex has developed innovative TPU solutions for industries including cable &#038; wire, automotive, oil &#038; gas and consumer goods. Its portfolio features high-performance grades engineered for abrasion resistance, flexibility, weather-ability and specialty surface finishes. Privately held under the Elachem Group, Epaflex operates global sales and technical support hubs to serve OEMs and processors worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Contact<\/strong><br \/>Jackie Morris<br \/>Marketing Communications Manager, Formerra<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/en.acnnewswire.com\/mailto:ja***********@******ra.com\" data-original-string=\"JrW4owN\/04TtWapBM5FhSQ==7f45JytuitK4bvxwqQEKOexACHXl9Bt5jNfhQRi9ftfkok=\" title=\"This contact has been encoded by Anti-Spam by CleanTalk. Click to decode. To finish the decoding make sure that JavaScript is enabled in your browser.\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span \n                data-original-string='S0+9NI0DK04nWqgVZcjHXQ==7f4OMFIM8t1EMftQ98r+PNUTfc0EEWLsxKYwtaeYWBvhQg='\n                class='apbct-email-encoder'\n                title='This contact has been encoded by Anti-Spam by CleanTalk. Click to decode. To finish the decoding make sure that JavaScript is enabled in your browser.'>ja<span class=\"apbct-blur\">***********<\/span>@<span class=\"apbct-blur\">******<\/span>ra.com<\/span><\/a><br \/>+1 630-972-3144<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOURCE:\u00a0<\/strong>Formerra<\/p>\n<p><span><br \/>\n\t\t<i>Topic:\u00a0Press release summary<\/i><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<i><br \/>Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.formerra.com\" target=\"_blank\">Formerra<\/a> <\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>Sectors:\u00a0Healthcare &#038; Pharm<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acnnewswire.com\">http:\/\/www.acnnewswire.com<\/a><\/i><br \/>\n<br \/><i>From the Asia Corporate News Network<\/i><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i>Copyright \u00a9 2025 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. A division of Asia Corporate News Network.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/td><\/div>\n<p> Stephania Ramage <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/en.acnnewswire.com\/press-release\/english\/102144\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ROMEOVILLE, IL, Aug 27, 2025 &#8211; (ACN Newswire) &#8211;\u00a0Formerra, a leader in performance materials distribution, today announced an agreement with Epaflex S.r.l. that designates Formerra Europe as the preferred distributor of Epaflex&#8217;s thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) lines in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. 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