JyTech plans to add TPV operation in U.S.

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ANN ARBOR, Mich.—JyTech Polymers Inc. is widening its reach with plans to launch a thermoplastic vulcan-izates compound production operation in the U.S. for the North American market. It has entered into a manufacturing partnership with Buckeye Polymers Inc. to produce custom TPV compounds for customers in North America, said Shawn Jyawook, JyTech's chief operating officer. Jytech is purchasing and will install a large custom compounding line for TPV compounding at Buckeye's plant in Lodi, Ohio, he said. "The new compounding technology will be utilized by both partners."