HEXPOL Compounding, a leading global provider of elastomer compounds, recently acquired Kardoes Rubber, an established rubber compounder known in the U.S. for consistent product offerings at competitive prices.
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The acquisition of Kardoes Rubber broadens HEXPOL Compounding’s presence in end user markets such as sporting goods, HVAC, electrical, automotive, off road tires, material handling, and agriculture.
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Kardoes Rubber is recognized nationally for simplifying the complexities of compounding for its customers. Kardoes has a reputation for:
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   — Economic and consistent compounding
   — Quick turnaround and dependable deliveries
   — Ensuring customer satisfaction
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“Frank Kardoes founded Kardoes Rubber in 1988 and grew the company with a powerful yet simple philosophy,” explained Tracy Garrison, President & Chief Executive Officer for HEXPOL Compounding North America. “Mr. Kardoes built his company by simplifying the compounding process for his customers and ensuring that he exceeded their expectations.”
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That philosophy, according to Garrison, complements HEXPOL’s already superior customer service, and expands HEXPOL capabilities to serve customers more efficiently.
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The Kardoes Rubber manufacturing facility is in LaFayette, Alabama. The facility has continually expanded, employs nearly 100 people, and features three mixing lines and a 76″ 4-roll calender. Like all other HEXPOL locations, the facility is ISO-9001 certified.
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For more information about HEXPOL Compounding and its products and services, visit the company’s website at www.hexpolcompounding.com.
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About HEXPOL Compounding
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HEXPOL is a leading global developer and manufacturer of quality polymer compounds. The company provides proprietary and standard rubber compounding solutions to the automotive and transportation; energy, oil & gas; wire and cable; medical and pharmaceutical; general industrial; building and construction; water treatment; tire and toll, and consumer markets.
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Eleven locations in North America include legacy names such as Gold Key Processing, Burton Rubber Processing, Chase Elastomer, Colonial Rubber Works, Robbins LLC, and Kardoes Rubber. HEXPOL capabilities include: Rubber Compounding, Rolls, Specialty Products, Tire and Toll, Retreading, TPE Compounding, Silicone Compounding, and Outsourcing Services.
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Based in Malmo, Sweden, HEXPOL has a global footprint, with manufacturing facilities strategically located to serve customers across North America, Europe and Asia. HEXPOL is a U.S. $1.2 billion a year business with 3,400 employees at 34 locations in 10 countries. HEXPOL is a public company traded on the Nordic Stock Exchange.
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