Mitsubishi Chemical Group
About us
Leading manufacturer of high-quality compression- and injection-molded, general and advanced thermoplastic plastic stock shapes and machined parts, as well as extruded and machined profiles and customized cast solutions. Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG) is a specialty materials provider with an unwavering commitment to lead with innovative and sustainable solutions. We manufacture high-performance engineering materials, including thermoplastic shapes, composites, carbon fibers, bio-based resins and prepreg intermediates. Our stock shapes include:
- Plates
- Rods
- Tubes
- Profiles (machined and extruded)
- Custom cast parts
We showcase Smartcast (trademark pending), a unique technology ideal for higher volume cast production, repeating business or when large cast products are needed. Tooling techniques can then be used to minimize material waste and machining.
With our high focus on sustainability, we showcase several examples of components and materials that are helping our customers to reduce their carbon footprint without compromising on performance or value.
Talk to our experts, about our range of Sterra™ high-performance, sustainable thermoplastics, about Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and our end of life take-back initiatives. Learn more: https://www.mcam.com/en/products/statera
Products & services
High-performance plastic stock shapes
Giving you the market's largest portfolio of thermoplastic shapes Our engineering plastic materials provide unlimited processing possibilities and flexible manufacturing for a wide range of applications and industries. Choose from semi-finished plastic products for every budget and application No matter the performance requirements of your application, you’ll find what you need from our offering of semi-finished thermoplastic products. Our engineering plastics exhibit many high-performance properties, and our experts help you find a material with the right combination of attributes, including superior mechanical strength, dimensional stability, and chemical resistance. Careful attention is given to how our products perform in different high-temperature settings. Our range of engineering thermoplastic materials, from standard to extreme, is available in a wide selection of shapes and formats, including rods, sheets, tubes, and profiles. Many of our products can also be produced using Near Net Shapes to optimize your project cost, reduce your waste product, and improve your time-to-market. Direct Formed shapes are also available for some of our materials, giving you the most precise components possible, particularly when machining for tight tolerances and demanding operating environments.
Machined plastic parts
Global material processing technologies We leverage our global footprint and processing expertise to support manufactures of all sizes, from small batches to large series, through a broad range of advanced materials and processing techniques. - Extrusion - Compression Molding - Injection Molding - Direct Forming From material manufacturing to finished parts, Mitsubishi Chemical Group is an end-to-end partner with extensive processing capabilities. Beyond our comprehensive portfolio of advanced engineering materials, our global production facilities enable us to act as your full-service provider, taking projects from idea to market-ready, expertly processed and machined components with improved quality, performance, and lead time. As specialists in part production, we apply our cross-industry expertise to select the optimal processing method for your specific performance, volume, and cost needs. Our global footprint enables access to a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art production technologies for parts and component manufacturing. No matter the requirements for shape, size, and production timeline, Mitsubishi Chemical Group can support you in transforming raw materials into finished or semi-finished thermoplastic parts.
VMX - 3-way detectable polymers
VMX is a portfolio of detectable, food safe plastic materials designed to support foreign material control programs in the food and pharamaceutical processing and packaging industries. Developed in collaboration with food manufacturers and detection technology OEMs, VMX plastics offer the optimal combination of detectability, compliance, and performance. High detectability - These bright blue engineering plastics are detectable in three ways (Visual, Metal, X-ray), with successful detection of particles as small as 2mm. Regulatory compliance – VMX products are food grade plastics with FDA and EU 10/2011 approval for use in food processing. All materials come with migration test documentation. Performance – Great wear resistance to prevent contamination of foodstuffs. The materials are resistant to high temperatures and chemicals used to clean-in-place/sterilize-in-place.
High-performance recycled thermoplastics
MCAM’s Statera™ is an end-to-end offering of industrial plastic recycling solutions, designed to provide a seamless path to more sustainable engineering with a three-pronged program: - MCG's Sterra™ portfolio is a growing portfolio of high-performance engineering plastics with recycled content. - Customers gain access to in-depth environmental lifecycle assessment (LCA) data. - Extensive takeback programs for production scrap and end-of-life parts round up the offering. The benefits of using Sterra™ recycled polymers include: - Achieve carbon footprint reduction by up to 77% by switching to the Sterra™ portfolio. - Sterra™ helps you meet your sustainability goals, comply with environmental regulations, and strengthen your brand as an eco-conscious manufacturer. - Gain access to recycled materials that deliver the same technical reliability as virgin plastics, ensuring production quality remains uncompromised. - The Statera™ program provides in-depth lifecycle assessment (LCA) data and robust takeback solutions for production scrap and end-of-life parts, making it easier for you to quantify environmental impact and close the loop on material use.
Smartcast* customized cast polyamide solutions
A broad range of cast polyamide materials, advanced precision molding techniques and customized designs are the strengths of MCG's global casting solutions. If you're looking for standard or customized designs, tailored geometries, large or small quantities, MCG provides cast solutions that meet your individual requirements. A broad range of standard and specialty nylon formulations is available to meet your engineering challenge. Smartcast* solutions are ideal for higher volume production, repeating business or when large cast products are needed. Tooling techniques can then be used to minimize material waste and machining. For cast nylon parts between 100 grams and 40 kg, a unique IM technology in combination with specialized molding techniques can produce series of 100 to 20,000 units. *Trademark registration pending
High-performing lining materials for bulk material handling solutions
TIVAR™ liners are made from UHMW-PE, a material that offers the lowest coefficient of friction of all thermoplastics outside of PTFE. These lining materials offer you several advantages, including low friction sliding properties and exceptional abrasion and corrosion resistance. TIVAR™ UHMW-PE materials are known for their flow-promoting properties, helping you overcome common bulk material handling challenges such as blockages, caking, bridging, freezing, and hang-up of dry or moist materials.