PHOTO: George Dimond, CEO of Continental Compounders
CONTINENTAL Compounders has expanded its range and product offering by adding polypropylene (PP) and nylon (PA66 and PA6) to its local compound range. The company has also opened a specialized production site for engineering polymers in Westmead, KwaZulu-Natal.
“We have been manufacturing PVC compounds for various industry segments for the past 12 years. We are very proud to be in the position where we are now able to expand our service offering to our new and existing customers with a new range of engineering polymers that consist of local content. Adding this new line of compounds to our product range is in line with Continental’s commitment to quality, innovation and service,” said George Dimond, CEO of Continental.
The new compounds will come in different variations, such as:
Specialist laboratory
Customer service and product quality are of utmost importance to Continental. They have made a significant financial investment into expanding and upgrading their specialised, technical service laboratory aimed specifically at product testing and new product development for both local and international customers.
“We have invested a significant amount of technical innovation and intellectual capital into this highly geared laboratory in order to offer our customers world-class technical service, research development and a continuous supply of top quality compounds,” Dimond said.
The expanded testing facility is capable of performing various new tests in the engineering polymer field, including MFI (Melt Flow Index), Vicat, ash content and HDT (Heat Deflection Temperature).
Commitment to quality and sustainability
Continental Compounders is committed to the principles and requirements of the International Standard, ISO 9001:2008, and manufactures to ISO quality management systems, which ensures that they maintain the highest standards at all times. They are also one of the founding members of SAVA (Southern African Vinyls Association), and support the association’s drive towards international best practice for PVC products and processes.
Concludes Dimond: “This has been a dream that has long been in the making. Continental Compounders is driven by the pursuit of local content, with the resultant beneficiation of local resources. We are thrilled about expanding our product offering and range of polymers to our customer bases, in addition to growing an already impressive export base. Our investment in infrastructure and technology prove that, as a company, we continue to believe that both our continent and our country face an exciting future and that we are ready for the opportunities that come our way”.
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