2006-12-04

Ellsworth Corporation acquires Techfilm

It is with great pleasure to announce that Ellsworth Corporation has acquired Techfilm, LLC. Ellsworth Adhesives is a global corporation specializing in the distribution of specialty chemicals and equipment. We distribute a wide range of adhesives, sealants, lubricants, coatings, encapsulants, tapes, soldering products, surface preparations, specialty chemicals, maintenance and repair products and dispensing equipment. Not only is our product line extensive, but we are the only integrator specializing in the supply and logistics of specialty chemicals.

TechFilm, LLC is a specialty adhesive company providing B-staged adhesive films and preforms used by leading customers in various markets including automotive, electronics assembly and packaging, electromechanical, telecommunication and general industrial manufacturers. TechFilm is committed to setting the standard in customer service, R&D and technical/field support for the customer and the Ellsworth ESR Group.

TechFilm, LLC Strengths and Capabilities:
• Custom formulation for specific customers using epoxy, epoxy/urethane, thermoplastic polyester, and polyimide thermosetting chemistries
• Specialty formulations in structural adhesives can be thermally and electrically conductive or totally non-conductive
• Free customer samples, even custom preforms, in 1 week for receipt of order
• The standard lead time for initial production orders is 3 weeks with on-going production lead times of 2 weeks
• All bulk, film and die cutting operations are done in-house to customer specifications
• A variety of interleaves and support material can be utilized to improve handling, or impart unique characteristics to the film or preform that cannot be accomplished using liquid or paste adhesives.

We are very excited about this acquisition as it greatly strengthens our portfolio of product offerings and most importantly shows that we are continually looking to bring best in class technology and NEW and EMERGING technologies to the marketplace.

Information about the company: Ellsworth Adhesives AB