27 Aug 2018

Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, will be presenting and exhibiting at Fakuma International Trade Fair for Plastics Processing taking place in Friedrichshafen, Germany from October 16-20, 2018.

Fakuma celebrates its 26th anniversary this year welcoming 1700+ exhibitors and 40,000+ industry visitors from 120 countries worldwide. This is a must-attend event for stakeholders wishing to learn about the latest technologies, as well as processes and tools for efficient plastics processing by means of injection moulding, extrusion, thermoforming and 3D printing.

The polymer industry is heavily focused on the development of innovative, safe, sustainable and cost-effective materials. Key industry and business drivers for plastics and polymer materials have aimed to improve the functionality and performance of the materials and the safety of vehicles while also reducing vehicle weight and VOC emission. In response to new regulations, and ongoing technology innovations, automotive manufacturers are continuing to innovate by using plastics and polymer materials to meet tomorrow’s legislative challenges and market demands. Intertek experts will be available in hall B2, booth 2225 throughout the event to discuss your company’s specific requirements and to inform visitors about new developments in the polymer, technical, regulatory or market related industries.

During the event, Intertek experts will offer a series of stand presentations discussing the following topics:

  • European Framework Regulations for Plastic Food Contact Materials - An Update on the EU 10/2011 | Hall B2, Stand 2225
    Presenters: Nadine Thomis, Business Development Manager, Food Contact Regulatory Services
    • 16/10/18 11 AM / 3PM
    • 17/10/18 10 AM / 4PM
    • 18/10/18 10 AM
  • Automotive VOC: A Global View | Hall B2, Stand 2225
        Presenter: Marco Theunissen, Business Development Manager, Automotive & Polymers
    • 16/10/18 10 AM
    • 17/10/18 2 PM
    • 18/10/18 11 AM
  • Material Validation for the Automotive Industry | Hall B2, Stand 2225
    Presenter: Chantal Haarmann, Business Unit Manager Automotive - Polymers
    • 16/10/18 2 PM
    • 17/10/18 11 AM
    • 18/10/18 2 PM

With many decades of experience in the automotive, packaging, medical, chemical and other relevant industries, Intertek can support your business in every step of your process. From the development of new and innovative polymer products together with quality control, to auditing, inspection, processing, testing and related regulatory services, including food contact compliance and global chemical notification, and advisory support.

Our polymer engineers, chemists and regulatory experts have many years of industry experience and our well-equipped polymer laboratories provide a broad depth of services to all stakeholders in the polymers and polymer applications industries.

To set-up a meeting with our experts during the show, please contact customerservice.geleen@intertek.com.

 

About Intertek

Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 43,000 people in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers’ operations and supply chains. Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.

intertek.com

 

For Media Information:

Tracy Veale
Global Marketing Manager
T: +1 905 542 2900
E: tracy.veale@intertek.com

For Technical Information:

Manuel Quintas
Marketing Manager, Benelux
T: +31 88 126 88 00
E: manuel.quintas@intertek.com