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Hubron International Continue to look towards the future with on-going developments in the use of Graphene in thermoplastics.

This includes constant evaluation of the different types of Graphene currently available including different densities and surface chemistry modified grades and assessing the different physical, electrical, thermal and chemical characteristics of the Graphene in the final thermoplastic material.

This kind of development enables Hubron International to understand Customer and Market demands in this fast growing specialised sector whilst continuing to push the technical boundaries of the Graphene Thermoplastic market.

Hubron (International) is proud to be exhibiting this year at FIP Solution Plastique, the leading French plastics trade show in partnership with Hubron’s French distribution partner Fournier Thermoplastiques.

Fournier Thermoplastiques, part of the Radici Group, is a leading plastics distributor to the polymer and petrochemical industries in France.

Running from 13^th June to 15^th June, FIP Solution Plastique, now celebrating its 30^th year, promises to be an excellent event with 150 exhibitors attending the three day show representing every aspect of the plastics industry.

FIP Solution Plastique gives Hubron International the opportunity to build on recent successes in the French market

“With 13 sites throughout France, Fourier Thermoplastiques is a valued partner to our business”, Dominic Carroll, Business Manager at Hubron explained. “We are pleased to have Fournier Thermoplastiques as our distribution partner in France. This year’s FIP Solution Plastique promises, with the help of Fournier Thermoplastiques, to be very positive for Hubron, where we will have the opportunity to introduce ourselves to a broad range of companies in one of the key manufacturing countries in Europe.”

We are pleased to announce that OBG Pharmaceuticals Ltd (OBG) has acquired Richard Baker Harrison Ltd (RBH) the long established distributor of functional mineral fillers and additives. The business will form part of OBG’s Plastics Division, and will sit alongside Hubron Speciality Limited (HSL), an existing subsidiary of OBG.

HSL and RBH share many values in their approach to the business of principal distribution and representation in their chosen markets, the essence of which being business integrity, professionalism and fairness coupled with high levels of customer satisfaction.

Commenting on the completion of the acquisition, Padraic O’Brien OBG Group MD noted -“We are delighted to have RBH join the family. The longstanding relationships at the core of RBH fit with the sustainable long term approach to business taken by OBG. We look forward to supporting our broadened principal base to build on the opportunities that exist in UK manufacturing market.”

Peter Taylor RBH MD commented that – “OBG share the ethos of RBH: working with customers, promoting and supporting principals and providing a stimulating and supportive working environment for employees.   We are delighted to be part of the OBG Group and believe that working within OBG, and in particular alongside Hubron Speciality Limited, will allow RBH to grow and prosper and will be of significant benefit to our customers, principals and staff.    For our customers it will be very much business as usual.   For our principals and staff we believe that being part of the OBG Group will allow for on-going development and growth”

About OBG Group
OBG is a privately held business with interests in pharmaceuticals and industrial additives. It aims to unlock potential and profit through enabling entrepreneurial spirit in science-led markets. We value creativity in all areas of business, focus on sustainable enterprise above quick wins and believe strongly in celebrating the individuality of our employees, clients and all group companies.

About RBH Limited

Richard Baker Harrison Limited was founded by Mr. Richard Baker in London in 1858. The present organisation has emanated from subsequent acquisitions of a number of mineral and chemical trading companies.  In 1959 Richard Baker & Company Limited purchased the capital of W Harrison & Company Limited, and with its amalgamation in 1965 became Richard Baker Harrison Limited.  A further acquisition during this period was Kittle White & Company Limited, whose trading was also subsequently amalgamated with that of the parent organisation. RBH has sales across the globe in functional minerals and additives, into a diverse range of industry sectors.

About Hubron Speciality Ltd

Hubron Speciality Limited was founded in 1954 and has an enviable reputation as a principal distributor of functional additives and speciality modifiers to the wider polymers sector, supported by technical expertise.

The markets currently served include A&S; Coatings; Composites; Elastomeric; Thermoplastic; Thermoset and Urethane. Hubron joined the OBG Group in 2004, and has successfully expanded activities using wider Group resources.

Hubron International would like to take the opportunity to thank its clients and colleagues for a successful 2016 and wish you a joyous Holiday Season and a most prosperous and healthy New Year.

Hubron International Limited, a leading provider of black masterbatches, conductive compounds and composites, has announced the launch of a new and much anticipated website redesign.

The redesign includes technological and aesthetic enhancements which provide improved navigation, better organization of content that also incorporates SEO, and utilize current web technologies. Hubron intends for the new design to better meet the needs of customers and visitors by making the site more functional, intuitive, and appealing for site visitors. In addition, the site has been updated to feature the new Hubron logo and branding elements.

Enhancements to the web site include:

• Clean, fresh look with easy-to-navigate layout
• Streamlined solution and service offerings
• New features including downloads of details for recommended Hubron grades by application and process area
• Quick links for social media
• Search capability
• Scalable to mobile devices
• Improved Distributor Search

“I’m very proud to unveil Hubron’s’ new website design” Hubron’s Business Development Director, Derek Hepburn said. “Our goal was to create a site that allows for a very positive user experience and adds value by providing useful information for visitors. We hope the new website re-design will help achieve this objective.”

Hubron (International) Ltd, a manufacturer of Black Masterbatch is pleased to announce that it has appointed Robert McClean as International Business Manager for distribution sales and management across South America , Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean.

Prior to joining Hubron Robert was European Business Manager for Smith & Nephews Extruded film division, specialising in a variety of PP/PE/PU film, net and foam applications across Europe in a wide range of industries including Medical, Automotive and agriculture.

Robert commented on his new role ”Hubron has a long history and prestige very much like Smith & Nephew and I relish the opportunity to utilise these qualities in developing both our existing and new business opportunities in my defined regions around the world in collaboration with our distribution partners”