AXEL Acquires VOC-Compliant Solvent Manufacturer, TBF Environmental

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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 …

New: XTEND PR-GCP Mold Primer

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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 …