ASIA PACIFIC
Announced in January, 2005, Jyco Sealing Technologies’ joint venture with Inoac Corporation, Japan, was the automotive industry’s first global alliance for producing thermoplastic vulcanizate sealing systems.

The $2.6 billion Inoac Group spans over 90 companies in 13 countries. The company produces a wide variety of elastomeric parts and products for the automotive, construction, electronics, cosmetics, furniture and other consumer products industries.

Jyco provides process technology and design services. Inoac directs the manufacture of existing Jyco sealing systems, including glass run channel, in a new Shanghai plant. Production is conducted under the subsidiary name of IJC. The JV’s management unit has been incorporated as IJJ.

The alliance reflects the fast-growing importance of TPV in the global automotive industry, and gave Jyco an immediate presence in the Asian market. By starting with parts already in production in North America, the joint venture quickly brought Inoac to the forefront of TPV sealing technology.

The environmental benefits of TPV processing are especially important to Inoac. The superior performance and lighter weight are attractive advantages to everyone, but the increased safety and 100% recyclability of TPV is a perfect fit with Inoac’s commitment to designing materials and products in ways that also protect the environment.

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