China is the fastest-growing region for flame retardant plastics and FRX Polymers is uniquely positioned to expand its penetration and grow the market for its breakthrough products, according to Marc-Andre Lebel, President and CEO of FRX Polymers “We have developed a game-changing, unique product line of sustainable polymeric additives to address the global need for halogen-free flame retardant plastics.” Lebel added that the funds will be used to expand the organization globally with a strong focus in Asia as well as support plans to double production capacity in Belgium.
FRX Polymers is the developer and producer of a new, environmentally friendly family of sustainable inherently flame retardant plastics and oligomers, trade named Nofia®. The company is in the high-growth phase of commercializing its unique family of polyphosphonate homopolymers, copolymers, and oligomers.
About FRX Polymers FRX Polymers, Inc. is the global leader in halogen-free polymeric flame retardant solutions, marketed under the Nofia® brand name. Nofia polymers and oligomers are inherently transparent, high flowing, and due to their high phosphorus content, are inherently flame retardant. These environmentally friendly FR solutions are targeted for electronics, textiles, building and construction, and transportation applications. Founded in 2007, FRX Polymers operates a pilot plant at its headquarters in Chelmsford, Mass. and a full-scale commercial plant in Antwerp, Belgium. For more information, visit http://www.frxpolymers.com/.