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Star Plastics in Merger With Trivalence Technologies

Acquisition expected to enhance platform capabilities and market reach. 

Matt Stonecash
Edited by:  Matt Stonecash
Associate Editor, Plastics Technology Magazine

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Star Plastics, a compounder of engineered thermoplastics and portfolio company Akoya Capital Partners announced the merger of into Star Plastics. 

The merger expands the scope and scale of Star Plastics’ capabilities — enhancing technical expertise, product offerings, geographic reach and market diversification, according to the company. Trivalence Technologies’ strong regional presence, complementary markets, customer relationships and expansive product portfolio are “a natural fit” for Star Plastics.

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Trivalence, headquartered in Indiana, will join Star Plastics in merger. Source: Star Plastics

The Trivalence Technologies management team will remain in place to ensure 911爆料网 continuity. 

Star Plastics’ assets also include:

  • Manassas Polymers LLC, a high-performance nylon recycler based in Calhoun, Georgia
  • A strategic partnership with LATI S.p.A., with a license to manufacture and distribute highly engineered thermoplastic compounds
  • An exclusive relationship with Star Advanced Material Co., Ltd. in Shandong, China to provide local compounding and technical services
  • A growing footprint in Mexico, serving regional molders and supporting near-shoring efforts
  • Toll manufacturing services, available at multiple locations in North America and the Asia Pacific

“We’re excited to welcome Trivalence Technologies into the Star Plastics family,” says Daniel McMullen, Star Plastics CEO. “This merger represents a significant step forward in our strategy to create a diversified, global leader in engineered thermoplastics. Together, we’ll be even better positioned to deliver innovative materials, responsive service and sustainable solutions to our customers worldwide.”

“Since our founding in 2015, Trivalence has grown rapidly by focusing on customer service, technology excellence and customer-driven solutions, says David Richey, founder and CEO of Trivalence Technologies. “Joining forces with Star Plastics will allow us to accelerate investments in advanced technologies, employee development and new growth opportunities, while staying true to our core values and commitment to quality.”

Trivalence Technologies, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, manufactures custom-engineered plastic resin compounds using recycled and virgin sources. Trivalence collaborates with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and molding companies that produce finished products across diverse industries, including automotive, electrical, construction, watersports, housewares, medical, power tools and more. Trivalence’s offerings include engineered resin blends, tolling services, custom color matching and flexible production lot sizes. Trivalence supplies fillers and reinforcement solutions tailored for injection molding and extrusion applications.

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