Vyncolit
Sumitomo Bakelite is the world’s largest producer of phenolic molding compounds and one of the leading global developers and producers of specialty phenolic resins. The Vyncolit group, a market leader in engineering phenolics, was acquired by Sumitomo Bakelite in 2005. Shortly after, Vyncolit North America was re-named Sumitomo Bakelite North America, while Vyncolit N.V. continued under its existing name. Based on phenolic resins and utilizing a variety of reinforcing fibers and mineral fibers, Vyncolit compounds are characterized by their heat resistance, strength and dimensional stability delivering reproducible, high-tolerance parts. This makes them the materials of choice for replacing metal and thermoplastics in a broad range of demanding high-tech applications.
Nieuwevaart 51
B-9000 Gent
Belgium
Tel.: +32 (0)9 265.27.77
Fax: +32 (0)9 265.28.81
E-mail: vyncolit@sumitomobakelite.com
Web: www.vyncolit.com
Sumitomo Bakelite North America, Inc.
46820 Magellan Drive, Suite C
Novi, MI 48377
USA
Tel: +1 248 313 7000
Fax: +1 248 313 7027
5 Mar 2007
Sumitomo Bakelite invests in specialty molding composites
Gent, Belgium – March 5th, 2007 - The Sumitomo Bakelite Group announces the acquisition of Neopreg AG, a Swiss producer of long fiber thermoset composites marketed under the trade names Kinel and Neonite. Neopreg, based in Gelterkinden, has unique technology for producing these composites that complements technologies used by Sumitomo’s existing specialty composites business. Neopreg will be integrated into Vyncolit N.V., Sumitomo’s subsidiary that produces moldable composites in Europe, but will retain its name. Henny van Dijk, President of Vyncolit N.V., has assumed leadership since February 19, 2007.
25 May 2005
Acquisition of Vyncolit by Sumitomo Bakelite strengthens world-market presence of engineering phenolics
The acquisition by Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd. of Vyncolit N.V. and Vyncolit North America Inc., brings together the complementary resources and skills of two accomplished leaders in the engineering phenolics market. Sumitomo Bakelite is the world’s largest producer of phenolic moulding compounds and one of the leading global developers and producers of specialty phenolic resins. Vyncolit, with its broad product line, is pre-eminent in the development of high-tech applications based on engineering phenolics, with a special focus on automotive components.
10 Jun 2004
Vyncolit introduces the next generation of mouldable carbon fibre composites
Vyncolit N.V., a market leader in engineering phenolics, has announced the development of Vyntec, a phenolic-based carbon fibre reinforced composite that sets a new industry standard for material performance in metal replacement applications.
7 Jun 2004
Vyncolit - a world-class leader in phenolic material solutions
Vyncolit, a market leader in engineering thermosets, is the principal company within, the engineering materials division of the Perstorp Group, the Swedish supply major in specialty chemicals.
26 Oct 2002
Acquisition gives Vyncolit an increased presence in USA
The Perstorp Group has announced its purchase of the Moldable Composites Division of Rogers Corporation, a US-based producer of high performance mouldable phenolic composites principally supplied to the automotive and electrical industries. The Moldable Composites Division has annual sales of approximately USD 35 million and about 150 employees.