The development of our new EcoGTM Hi Impact Biocomposite product line has allowed JER Envirotech to expand the footprint of wood polymer composites. says Edward Trueman, president and chief executive officer of JER The new line of compounds is the culmination of intensive efforts by JER to offer custom designed solutions to our customers. Our customers can now select a full range of standard and impact modified biocomposite compounds that can meet or exceed the physical property requirements for their filled and unfilled polymer applications.
Developed through the efforts of the company’s R & D personnel, EcoG Hi Impact Biocomposite Compounds provide injection molding manufacturers materials that are new in the biocomposite compound market place. Composed of up to 98% recycled polymer and the cellulose fiber content, the new EcoG Hi Impact Biocomposite compounds offer customers eco-friendly, non-toxic, impact modified products to create various durable, tough and most importantly recyclable products for their injection molding applications.
Created to meet the requirements of manufacturers for the greater impact strength for their bio based resins and composites, the new EcoG Hi Impact product line enhances on the greater strength of bio composites and the adds impact strength and resistance not available in other biocompoiste materials. The company’s R& D team has created custom formulas that integrated the great flexural strength of the biocomposites with high impact demands for applications where the biocomposite compounds were not traditionally suited. The company has developed the impact modified grades that is tested and approved in non-traditional applications like recreational sports equipment, toddler toys, outdoor hose reels and the brush handles. With the new EcoG Hi Impact Biocomposite Compounds, the company’s customers can produce products that can withstand repeated impact and the repetitive use by consumers in various environments.
The company noted that its R & D and marketing teams have engaged many new accounts with the new applications of JERtech biocomposite compounds that are currently undergoing approval testing. Included in the new developments are:
A US West Coast injection molding manufacturer, who is utilizing JERtech compounds to make the molded elements to apian hives and collection units. The new design is targeted to offer eco friendly products for pollination industry.
A Midwest US injection molding concern that is running trials of the new EcoG Hi Impact compound to replace the unfilled polymers in their hose reel and outdoor products. The molder wants to increase cold temperature impact performance of their outdoor products by utilizing the added strength of wood polymers and new impact performance of the new EcoG Hi Impact products.
A Texas molding and extrusion company that is looking to utilize the new EcoG Hi Impact products to make the cutting boards and other kitchen products. The new account is looking to provide improved impact strength and eco-friendly materials to consumers looking for new and exciting products.
A Southeast US consumer products company using the new EcoG Hi Impact products to create non toxic, eco-friendly bowls and the containers. The customer plans to provide a green product line in Fall 2009 and provide consumers products that have a minimum of 30% recycle content.
A Midwest US injection molding company that is looking to use a custom designed JERtech compound using the newspaper fiber to mold an erosion block system that will interlock and allow soil to be placed on top of the interlocked structure and grass planted on top of it.
