FCC begins e-TPU production
The supplier of inputs, materials, and components for the footwear industry in Latin America, headquartered in Campo Bom/RS, has started production of expanded thermoplastic polyurethane (e-TPU), an innovative material originally patented by BASF and used by ADIDAS in its high-performance products. To this end, FCC has built a new plant equipped with state-of-the-art technology, expanding its production capacity. The material is an advanced thermoplastic offering superior lightness, flexibility, and comfort. Its consumption outlook is linked to the development of adequate processing technology.