Braskem Acquires Taulman3D

Braskem, a producer of polyolefins and biopolymers, has acquired Taulman3D, a 3D filament supplier of nylon, recycled PETG and PET filaments for aerospace, automotive, health care, industrial, government and higher education professionals. Taulman 3D filaments and polymers are available globally through distributors on six continents.

The company says the acquisition of Taulman3D complements Braskem’s existing portfolio of next-generation filaments, including polyethylene (pe), polypropylene (pp), carbon fiber, glass fiber and recycled polymers, as well as pellets and powders designed specifically for 3D printing applications.

Founded in 2012, Taulman3D offers a broad portfolio of filaments and polymers designed to address specific and varying customer applications. Its headquarters, research and development, production and distribution facilities are located in Linton, Indiana.

“Braskem’s acquisition of Taulman3D brings a high-quality 3D filament producer with a globally diversified client list and a highly complementary product portfolio,” says Jason Vagnozzi, Braskem global commercial director of additive manufacturing (AM). “With projections for the 3D printing industry expected to grow from $15 billion today to $78 billion by 2030 — growing at an estimated 20% CAGR — we see enhanced opportunities to serve this rapidly growing demand. Today’s acquisition doubles Braskem’s market share in the additive manufacturing market and further accelerates our growth strategy.”

Taulman3D has been manufacturing and distributing advanced thermoplastics for AM for over a decade. “We’re extremely proud to have built one of the leading 3D printing businesses in the world over the last decade, with private and public sector clients in dozens of countries,” says Zach Lichaa, Taulman3D president. “Braskem’s significant research and development resources and their world-class production teams will enable us to serve our clients with even greater focus and product innovation as additive manufacturing becomes increasingly engrained in global supply chains.”

As one of the world’s largest producers of polyolefins, Braskem offers solutions across 3D printing filaments and technologies, including fused filament fabrication (FFF), selective laser sintering (SLS), and high-speed pellet extrusion. It has 40 industrial units in Brazil, the U.S. and Germany, with exports to clients in more than 70 countries. It is a leading producer of polypropylene in the U.S. with five production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania and West Virginia; an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh; and operations in Boston focused on leveraging significant developments in biotechnology and advanced materials. 

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