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News Release from: Victrex
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 17 December 2001
Demand for polymer reaches record levels
Demand for Victrex Peek polymer reached record levels for the year ended 30 September 2001, with sales of approximately 1600 tonnes - representing a 21 percent increase over the previous year.
Demand for Victrex Peek polymer reached record levels for the year ended 30 September 2001, with sales of approximately 1600 tonnes - representing a 21 percent increase over the previous year The outstanding performance of Peek polymer was a direct reflection of the material's continuing penetration of new markets and broadening range of applications, evidenced by more than 150 new applications being commercialised during the year
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 5 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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As a result of this strong sales performance, which caused a temporary supply constraint, Victrex has worked promptly to increase production capacity and has now uprated its supply chain to support 2,300 tonnes per annum, to stay ahead of forecast demand.
Moreover, the enhancement process is ongoing with the objective of achieving a further 500 tonnes increase by October 2003 to 2,800 tonnes per annum.
Aside from commitment to many new applications worldwide for which Peek polymer is being specified, Victrex has also made a specific commitment to the medical sector.
Earlier this year Victrex established Invibio Ltd, a company dedicated to providing biomaterial solutions for the medical implants market.
Experience since the launch in 2000 of biocompatible Peek-Optima polymer indicated that the special needs of this complex, highly regulated application area, required a totally focused response which Invibio now gives through its Peek-Optima family of implantable polymers.
Although all major economies are currently subject to a slowing of activity, Victrex firmly believes that Peek polymer will continue to be a strong performer in each of the market sectors it serves.
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