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 …

AXEL Acquires Specialty Lubricant Manufacturer RO-59, Inc.

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June 20, 2023, Monroe, CT – AXEL Plastics Research Laboratories, Inc. (“AXEL”) a leading manufacturer of mold release and process aid additives, continues growing through the acquisition of the specialty lubricant and coatings manufacturer, RO-59, Inc. RO-59 was founded by Ronald Bender and Oscar Levine, based out of Stoughton, Massachusetts. With a passion for simple, effective solutions, they developed a …