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Nexam Chemical launches new product within the high-performance segment and receives first order valued 350 000 SEK

12/17/2018

Nexam Chemical has initiated production and commercialized a new product within the high-performance segment, NEXIMID® 800. The first order from an Asian customer valued 350 000 SEK has been received.

“The new product is launched under the name NEXIMID® 800. It is a fluorinated dianhydride more known as 6FDA. This launch is part of our ongoing strategy to strengthen our customer offer and the NEXIMID®-portfolio dedicated to high performance polymers. During 2018, volumes of NEXIMID®-products have gradually increased in Asia. We continue to see that our work on the Asian market is paying off step by step. Our success on both the Asian and American markets enables great potential for succeeding on other markets we process.” says Lars Öhrn, CMO Nexam Chemical.

“NEXIMID® 800 is mainly used in polyimide formulations aiming for high transparency, low dielectric constant, low moisture absorption, resistance to photochemical degradation, good solubility and/or gas permeation. Typical applications where NEXIMID® 800 is used is in structural composites, polyimide films, microelectronics and gas separation membranes”, explains Dr. Carlos Solano, Product Manager Nexam Chemical.

Note: This press release has been translated from Swedish. The Swedish text shall govern for all purposes and prevail in case of any discrepancy with the English version.

For further information, please contact:

Anders Spetz, VD, +46-703 47 97 00, anders.spetz@nexamchemical.com 

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About Nexam Chemical

Nexam Chemical develops technology and products that make it possible to significantly improve the production process and properties of most types of plastics in a cost-effective manner and with retained production technology. The improved properties include strength, toughness, temperature and chemical resistance as well as service life. The improvements in properties that can be achieved by using Nexam Chemical’s technology make it possible to replace metals and other heavier or more expensive materials with plastics in a number of applications. In applications where plastic is already used, Nexam Chemicals products can improve the manufacturing process, reducing material use and enable more environmental friendly alternatives. Example of commercial applications: pipe manufacturing, foam production and high-performance plastics. More information about the business will be found on http://www.nexamchemical.com. The company´s Certified Adviser is FNCA Sweden AB.

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