For more than 50 years, Girlich® has been producing turned parts according to drawings, depending on the design, up to x = Ø960, z = 1500 mm, with a maximum bar capacity of Ø150 mm, on CNC lathes made of technical and high-performance plastics.

Girlich® has been producing milled parts according to drawings on CNC milling machines for more than 50 years, due to their design: up to x=3050, y=400 z=300 mm; until x=2020, y=1000, z=300; more than 3 axes up to x= 2020, y=400, z=200 mm made from technical and high-performance plastics.

The innovative GIRLICH®, PolyGir®125 DGLS blue is a high-performance friction bearing material with properties unrivalled throughout the world. PolyGir®125 DGLS blue is currently the culmination of more than 50 years of cooperative research and development between two companies that embody innovation and plastics expertise - GIRLICH® GmbH and POLYELAST KUNSTSTOFFE GmbH in Neuwied am Rhein. After two years of intensive research, we succeeded in bringing to the market a new high-performance friction bearing material for the food industry.

Flame Retardant Solutions for Tough Applications New Crealen glass filled halogen free flame retardant polypropylene solutions from Teknor Apex offer UL94 V0 ratings at 1.5mm, pass UL5VA criteria at 3.0mm, do not absorb moisture, boast excellent chemical resistance, and maintain a superior balance of impact strength and stiffness. From automotive parts expected to perform after exposure to humid conditions, acids and bases to thin wall housings for eMobility, power tools, appliances and connectors, Crealen HFFR PP solutions are capable across a wide range of demanding applications. Visit our website and download the eBook.

In the field of glass-plastic hybrids, the precise overmolding of coated glass opens up a variety of innovative possibilities for the production of high-quality components. This technology combines the best properties of glass and plastic to produce components that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Here are some of the key advantages and applications of this advanced method: -Optimal combination of strength and lightness -Flexible design options and precision - Extended functionality through coated glass In summary, glass-plastic hybrids through the precise overmolding of coated glass represent an innovative and future-oriented solution for a wide range of industries. This technology not only enables the production of robust and lightweight components, but also offers the flexibility and functionality that modern applications require.

Girlich®PETP GLS extruded – polyethylene terephthalate GLS, natural, black-shimmering without PFAS Girlich®PETP GLS is a preferred material for a particularly wide range of applications. Thanks to the embedded GLS lubricant, the material has excellent sliding properties without PFAS.

Cosmetic bottles combining appearance, feel, and scent are presented at the PCD in Paris GRAFE in Blankenhain will present the latest development project results on scented batches at PCD 2023 in Paris. A masterbatch for PP was developed that makes the plastic smell. Together with a small selection of impressive effect pigments from Merck and different original textures from Eschmann, three cosmetic bottles were created that bring the scents of aromatic pine, lavender field, and floral fragrance into melodic harmony with the look and feel of the container. "The color inspirations come from nature. We chose French names, firstly to do justice to the trade fair location and secondly because the themes of fragrances, perfume, and cosmetics are associated with France," explains Lars Schulze, Head of Color Development and Material Science. "The olfactory principle of action is based on a fragrance oil and the migration of this substance to the surface, whereby, depending on the plastic, the process is slowed down, which prolongs the effect." According to the expert, there are hardly any comparable applications on the market at present. With the combination of fragrance, color, and effect, as well as stylish texture design, the company presents three cosmetic bottles in a decorative box. It creates a packaging experience for the highest demands. With the scented batches, various user industries now have a third way of appealing to the senses besides optics and haptics, namely olfaction; Schulze explains the market opportunities of the development. Moreover, the topic of smell can be excellently combined with GRAFE's core competence - the coloring of plastics. "With our fragrance batches, bad odours are captured and superimposed. Thus, an end-customer product that exudes the typical plastic smell when untreated could become a real experience when unpacked", says Schulze.

Increasing sustainability requirements demand information on the emission content of products Sustainability requirements in plastics processing are constantly increasing and more and more customers are demanding proof of a product's eco-balance. For this reason, the GRAFE GROUP, Blankenhain, has been providing a CO₂ calculator for certifying the masterbatches or compounds ordered since the last update of its customer portal. This allows the CO₂ equivalent of greenhouse gases for each of the company's products to be calculated live and within a few seconds and downloaded as a PDF document. „Our customers are increasingly demanding sustainability. We therefore feel obliged to be able to show them the emissions content of our products“, explains Manuel Klemm, Head of Internal Sales. „The certificate created contains the necessary data on the carbon footprint of our products and gives our customers the opportunity to calculate the environmental performance of their own products in the next step of the value chain. The values are based on the cradle-to-gate system limits in accordance with ISO 14040/44“, says Klemm.

As a specialist for surfaces, we repair grains of all types and manufacturers within the shortest possible time or adjust the gloss level of your injection mould using blasting technology. We carry out any necessary laser welding work ourselves.

✅ Food-compliant ingredients ✅ No odour formation ✅ No hazardous substances for humans and the environment ✅ Ready to use in the temperature range of 150-220 °C ✅ Ideal for users of PLA, PBAT, starch blends or similar ✅ For colour and material changes, for cleaning or as a freezing mixture ✅ Non-abrasive to part surfaces ✅ 100% made from biodegradable ingredients

✅ Food-grade ingredients ✅ No odor formation ✅ No hazardous substances for humans or the environment ✅ Ready to use in a wide temperature range of 160 - 320 °C ✅ Universally applicable for all thermoplastics in this temperature range ✅ For color and material changes, for cleaning or as a freezing mixture ✅ Abrasive to part surfaces ✅ No exposure time ✅ Effective, thanks to chemical and mechanical additives