May 18, 2026, Monroe, CT – AXEL Plastics Research Laboratories, Inc. (“AXEL”), a leading manufacturer of mold release and process aid additives, continues its growth through the acquisition of TBF Environmental, a Canadian company that develops, manufactures, and markets VOC-compliant, HAPs-free solvents designed to replace traditional solvents such as acetone, MEK, xylene, and other commonly used regulated solvents. TBF Environmental …
XTEND mold cleaners, primers, sealers, and releases yield long lasting, tough coatings, ensuring great release, superior mold protection, and long productivity, providing multiple releases for each application. Anytime a primer is used in conjunction with sealer or semi-permanent release agent parts will release easier and tool life will increase due to a smoother, harder surface that promotes adhesion of sealers …
JEC World gathers the whole value chain of the composite materials industry in Paris every year and is “the place to be” for composites professionals from all over the world. The event brings together not only all major global companies, but also innovative startups in the field of composites and advanced materials, experts, academics, scientists, and R&D leaders. To learn …
Monroe, Connecticut, February 2026: AXEL Plastics Research Laboratories, Inc. (AXEL), a U.S.-based manufacturer of mold release and process aid additives, proudly marks its 85th anniversary, celebrating a legacy of innovation, technical expertise, and customer partnership that began in 1941. Founded by Dr. Rodolphe Axel as the result of wartime research at Columbia University, AXEL began with coatings designed to conserve …