Innovative Products for Pathbreaking Applications
With its trademarks PLEXIGLAS®, PLEXIMID® and CYROLITE®, our Business Line Molding Compounds offers a complete range of PMMA-based standard, impact-modified and special molding compounds.
PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds show convincing performance in all applications where the foremost requirements are unexcelled weather resistance, colorfastness, high brilliance and transparency as well as hardness and abrasion resistance. In cooperation with specialists from the plastics industry and their suppliers we develop new PLEXIGLAS® products for innovative applications. This joint development work leads to complete, production-stage solutions for end users.
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Outstanding aging resistance: New RTI rating for the molding compounds PLEXIMID® and ACRYMID®
- New classification for PLEXIMID® TT50 and ACRYMID® TT50 as high-temperature materials according to UL 746B of up to 130°C
- New RTI rating expands the potential range of applications in the electrical industry for optical components with high temperature requirements
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No compromising on quality: all three global production sites of PLEXIGLAS® and ACRYLITE® molding compounds successfully certified according to IATF 16949:2016
- The two US sites in Osceola (production) and Parsippany (administration) have been certified to the IATF 16949:2016 standard
- All three global production sites—in Worms, Shanghai and Osceola—are now certified to IATF 16949:2016
- The Molding Compounds business unit meets the stringent quality requirements of the automotive industry as a sub-tier 1 supplier
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CYROLITE® Advanced Medical Acrylics: Röhm selects IMCD as new authorised distributor for the European Market
Effective April 1, 2020, IMCD N.V., headquartered in Rotterdam (The Netherlands), will be marketing and distributing Röhm’s entire portfolio of acrylic-based CYROLITE® copolymers and CYROLITE® MD products for the medical device and diagnostics markets in Europe except Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
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Chlorophilia luminaire from Artemide: design inspired by nature using PLEXIGLAS® molding compound
- The Chlorophilia light made by Artemide is a harmonious triad of lighting technology, material and natural forms
- PLEXIGLAS® offers designers virtually unlimited freedom due to the material’s outstanding formability
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PLEXIGLAS® reveals new brand logo following recent establishment of Röhm GmbH
- Confident logo expresses brand strength
- Transparency, longevity, stability: new logo embodies brand essence
- First presentation with new brand logo at EuroShop in Düsseldorf
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German Design Award 2020 for PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds campaign
- PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds enable diverse light applications and refine household appliances
- Black & Bright campaign presents the advantages and properties of PLEXIGLAS® in an emotional and humorous way
- Latest campaign module award winner in the “Excellent Communications Design - Integrated Campaigns and Advertising” category
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Successful MIL-P-25690 certification for stretched PLEXIGLAS®
- Stretched PLEXIGLAS® meets the quality specifications of the US standardMIL-P-25690
- Material particularly suitable for use in aviation
- Produced in the world’s most advanced PLEXIGLAS® production plant in Weiterstadt, German
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PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds enable pioneering light design
- Light design is becoming increasingly important as an information carrier in autonomously driven vehicles
- Volkswagen designs ID. ROOMZZ concept car with 360-degree lighting and customizable signature light
- Light is the new chrome – with PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds guaranteeing even light scattering
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Ameluna luminaire from Artemide: A dome made from PLEXIGLAS® molding compound creates a fascinating light effect
- Ameluna luminaire from Artemide is a perfect combination of lighting technology, design and materials
- PLEXIGLAS® is used to create a lighting effect which is based on a fascinating natural phenomenon
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MERACRYL: Röhm’s new brand for methacrylate monomers
- New MERACRYL brand launched
- Partnership and reliability remain most important customer promises
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MINI 60 Years Edition: Union Jack taillights shine brightly thanks to PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds
Striking signature lights for a cult car
- PLEXIGLAS® molding compounds for homogeneous light design
- Different product types to achieve the appearance of the Union Jack
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Product Stories
CYROLITE® Compounds
Diagnostics with micro-components made of CYROLITE® reduce bleeding risks
Bleeding that occurs during or after surgery can be correctly and promptly diagnosed for targeted treatment.
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PLEXIGLAS® Molding compounds
LED spotlights: saving energy and setting signs
In supermarkets, factory halls and offices around the globe, the TECTON strip light system from Zumtobel provides pleasant and energy-efficient lighting with its combination of LEDs and PLEXIGLAS®.
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Surface finishing: Combining design with functionality
Vorwerk describes its Thermomix as “the unique kitchen appliance”, for which the manufacturer relies on sophisticated technology and first-class materials. PLEXIGLAS® lends the surface of the housing an elegance that endures.
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Seeing and being seen
Materials used as optical elements in car headlamps must satisfy stringent requirements—as in the case of the three PLEXIGLAS® and PLEXIMID® molding compounds in the LED Intelligent Light System from Automotive Lighting, which Mercedes-Benz is installing in its C-Class.
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A blend of elegance and functionality
The curved HELLA taillights dominate the sporty yet elegant design of Opel's Crossland X. Responsible for the intense, evenly distributed red light is a customized PLEXIGLAS® molding compound from Röhm.
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Excellent visibility for top performance
Skate parks, climbing halls, ski slopes and swimming pools: High-performance LED floodlights by the Osram subsidiary Siteco use PLEXIGLAS® optics for efficient illumination of sports facilities.
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