Products

Through our technology and expertise, we develop products and processes that exceed our customers’ criteria in applications demanding stiffness, strength, temperature resistance, durability, and excellent electrical properties.  We deliver value where others cannot, lowering overall system costs by reducing the use of energy, water, and raw materials.  Our use of renewable resources benefits our customers, their customers, consumers, and the planet.

Performance Compounds

Lavergne’s Performance Compounds Division is a global leader in the advancement of engineered thermoplastics.  Our focus is designing, developing, and manufacturing high-value engineered thermoplastics such as PET polyester, PBT polyester, Polycarbonate, ABS, HIPS, and Polyamide; the majority from recycled content.  Our compounds provide structural, wear resistant, flame retardant, and color properties in over 25 engineering resins and alloys.

VYPET PET- VYPET® glass or glass/mineral reinforced PET for high heat, structural and electrical applications.

VYPET PBT- VYPET® glass or glass/mineral reinforced PBT for high heat, structural and electrical applications.

VYLON- VYLON® glass and/or mineral reinforced polyamides 6 and 66 designed to meet several OEM specifications.

VYTEEN- VYTEEN® regenerated black polycarbonate and designed for automotive applications, offering an excellent balance of stiffness and impact resistance. Also premiers PC/ABS alloys.

UL Compounds

Lavergne Group has a line of UL approved PC, PET, and PC/ABS resins.  Each lot is tested to ensure compliance.

Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Compounds

Halogen-free thermoplastics lower smoke and toxicity, and comply with halogen-prohibiting labels.  These products can be sold worldwide.  We offer PC/ABS halogen-free with V0, 5VB rating.

Laser Etching Materials

Lavergne Performance Compounds provides eight different grades of laser etchable in PBT, Nylon, and PET polyester.

 

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