June 2015 Newsletter
In 1974, BCC Products Inc. was founded in Holt, Michigan, with a mission to provide the specialty chemical industry with top-notch service and products. As our company grows, it is important to us to stay in close, personal contact with our loyal clientele. To this end, we are sending out a monthly letter to you, our valued customers, keeping you up-to-date with new information about products and events at BCC Products Inc.
In the last three years, BCC Products Inc. has had a major growth spurt in our technical and sales force, as we have added expertise in urethanes and epoxies to our ever-growing list of proficiencies. The main focus of this newsletter will be to introduce you to these new, rapidly developing materials.
High Performance PTMEG Series
BCC Products has a new family of high performance two-component MDI elastomers. When processed and cured at elevated temperatures, this system can give you the performance of a standard hot-cast prepolymer system without the use of curatives like Mboca. The PTMEG series, when used with BC8590A isocyante, cures to a range of hardness from 60-95 Shore A, giving mechanical testing values far above standard room temperature systems.
High Wear Urethane Room Temperature Cast Elastomers
BCC Products has a multitude of high wear materials. Whether you are looking for foundry application, sandblasting cabinets, or vibratory tubs, we have a material that will meet and exceed your needs. BC 709 and BC 809 are TDI systems designed to be used when curing at ambient temperatures, and a high level of mechanical properties are required.
General Cast MDI Elastomers
The BC 8500 series is a family of two-component, easy-to-use, room temperature mixing and curing MDI systems. With a range from 65-95 Shore A and a pot life of around eight minutes, it is an ideal system for casting general parts, seals, or any other widgets you may need.
Release Agents and
Parting Waxes
BCC Products has just introduced BC 1000, a new silicone-based release agent. BC 1000 exhibits good release characteristics in both elevated and room temperature application for urethane and epoxy molding, and is available in both bulk and aerosol packaging.
At BCC Products, we recognize our customers are the reason we are here. Do you need help with one of our products? We are always available to offer you our technical assistance and support. In addition, if there is a product you need, contact us, and we can make it! We produce custom formulations every year for our clients, so your solution is just a phone call away.
BCC Products, Inc./Blehm Plastics Announces High-Temp Epoxy Tooling Board
BCC Products, Inc./Blehm Plastics announces our newly developed tooling board for the composites industries: EB6200, a high-temperature epoxy tooling board.
The combined BCC/Blehm has been a leader in innovative performance products for over 80 years, and the EB6200 is no exception. Built to the exacting standards of all BCC/Blehm products, the new EB6200 high-temperature tooling board is ideal for those using prepreg in the construction of tools for composite parts. After extensive testing, the EB6200 board has shown few effects even at a temperature of 325°F.
The EB6200, available in 2, 4, and 6 inch x 24” x 60” has been developed to meet the needs of those in the aerospace, motorsport, and automotive industries. The material has excellent aspect and cutting performance; shaving it creates only a little dust, which saves on cutting tools and post-cutting cleanup.
With a shore hardness of 70D and a density of 47lb/ft3, the EB6200 is becoming the favorite among epoxy board users.
Features:
Density (lbs/ft3; g/cm3): 47/0.76
Hardness: 72D
Heat Deflection (°F): 300
Glass Transition (Tg °F): >325
CTE (in/in/°F): 2.1 x 10-5
Color: Brown
Sizes: 2″, 4″ , 6″ x 24″ x 60″
BCC Products, Inc./Blehm Plastics Announces New BC8160: “Living Hinge” Style of Prototyping Resin
BC8160 “Living Hinge”
BCC Products, Inc./Blehm Plastics announces our newest prototyping resin. The BC8160 prototyping resin is an impact- and abrasion-resistant polyurethane resin that can be used in all types of designs and models. BC8160 has a high memory when casted into shapes and can return to those shapes with exacting results. BC8160 an ideal choice for designers and prototypes that require a “living hinge” type of material.
BC8160 cures to a 62 shore D material with a flexural modulus in the 78,000 ranges; it is a light amber color that may be tinted using colorants made by BCC/Blehm.
BCC Products, Inc./Blehm Plastics Announces New 50ml Cartridge for Five-minute Epoxy Adhesive
BCC Products, Inc/Blehm Plastics, maker of one of the very first five-minute epoxy adhesives (BP9024), announces new 50ml dual-chamber cartridge packaging. This new packaging allows for fast, easy dispensing using a standard cartridge gun. BP9024 has been a top-selling epoxy adhesive for over 50 years; it is used in golf club bonding and general purpose bonding of multiple substrates.
BCC/Blehm’s BP9024 has been used by professionals in every industry from automotive and aerospace to foundry and marine—and many more. Now, with the new 50ml packaging, you can more easily control dispensing, leaving a good bead for bonding. BP9024 50ml cartridges are available in cases of 45 cartridges.
BCC Products, Inc./Blehm Plastics Expands Production Facility
BCC Products, Inc./Blehm Plastics. announces the addition of 20,000+ sq. ft. for warehouse space and manufacturing specialty resin. In an effort to to support current business, larger production orders, and future orders, BCC/Blehm has expanded our Franklin, Indiana facility. Space scheduled for completion in late August/early September will immediately begin to house raw materials, as well as shipping and receiving functions.
This is BCC/Blehm’s second major expansion in the history of its business in Indiana. Following BCC’s purchase of and consolidation with Blehm Plastics in 2006–2007, BCC Products, Inc./Blehm Plastics has been manufacturing both product lines in the current facility. “The addition will allow us to better support our current customers and future projects,” says President Roger Brunette, Jr. With this expansion BCC/Blehm will have a total of 40,000+ sq. ft. of warehousing and production space.
BCC Products, Inc./Blehm Plastics Lauches New Cyanoacrylate Adhesive Line
BCC Products, Inc./Blehm Plastics is proud to announce we’ve added the specialty chemistry of cyanoacrylate adhesives to our quality product line. The BC100 family of cyanoacrylates offers fast cure speeds formulated to bond those hard-to-bond surfaces with dependable strength. The BC100 adhesive comes in three formulas: BC100 Thin, BC100 Medium, and BC100 Thick. All three formulas perform to the exacting standards for which all BCC Products are known. All our cyanoacrylate adhesives currently come in 1oz and 2oz bottles, with other sizes available upon request.
New Low-viscosity Epoxy Adhesive/Laminating Resin
Together, BCC Products, Inc./Blehm Plastics has been a leader in epoxy formulation and resin technologies for over 80 years. Using new technology BCC/Blehm has developed an innovative low-viscosity epoxy adhesive/laminating resin for tooling and part bonding. BC5009 is an unfilled room temperature curing epoxy system with high performance capabilities.
Built for companies needing a 30-minute pot-life and an easily applied adhesive for bonding items like tooling/modeling boards and mid-to-large epoxy parts, as well as in other typical bonding environments, the BC5009 epoxy system will perform to your expectations. BC5009 is easy to mix, easy to apply by brush or trowel, and has excellent adhesion to most tooling materials and applications. Although this clear-amber epoxy adhesive is especially formulated for the bonding of wood and urethane model board, it may also be used as a laminating resin.
The BC5009 system has the added advantage of being a color-indicated system that visually shows the mix ratio. When mixed to the proper ratio, the green hardener and amber resin cure to light translucent amber, promoting fast and efficient mixing, with no time wasted over-mixing.
So, shouldn’t you be bonding with the best adhesive system for your high-performance demands? Look no further then BC5009 from BCC Products, Inc./Blehm Plastics.
New Super-fast Bonding Adhesives
BCC Products, Inc./Blehm Plastics—innovators of the epoxy clay systems, polyurethane fast cast systems, and many other products— have done it again with their newest innovations: the BC100 and BC150 polyurethane adhesive systems for super-fast set bonding of multiple substrates.
The BC110 is a super-fast set (1–2 minute) polyurethane adhesive for applications that require super-fast setting adhesive and great strength. Developed for quick repairs to automotive trims, dash panels and holding fixtures, the BC110 also is used in sport footwear bonding of soles and quick design bonds.
The BC150 is a fast set (5–15 minute) gel-time polyurethane system, excellent for automotive and marine use, as well as sign and prototypes. It offers, without primer, excellent bonding strength to multiple substrates and materials. Designed for bonding applications that require a longer gel-time than our BC110 superfast system, BC150 allows more time for adjusting the set and placement.
Both the BC110 and BC150 polyurethane systems are a 1:1 mix ratio available in 50ml and 400ml cartridges. Without the need for primers or heat treating, both systems bond well to such surfaces such as aluminum, stainless steel, ABS, PVC, polyurethane, composites, thermoplastics, thermosetting plastics, wood, glass, and concrete.
Happy Birthday!
Today marks the 39th Anniversary of the founding of BCC Products. We have enjoyed serving our customers over the decades. We are looking forward to continuing our longstanding relationships and forging new ties for many years to come.
JEC Europe Composite Show & Conference
We will be attending the JEC Europe Composite Show & Conference in Paris, France March 11th-14th 2014. We look forward to seeing you there.
Main Topics
In 2014 the focus will be on:
Offshore Energies: Wind Energy, Oil & Gas, hydropower are promising new growth drivers for composite
Hybrid Structures: Weight reduction is now crucial in transportation. Hybrid structures allow to take the best of each material.
May 2015 Newsletter
In 1974, BCC Products Inc. was founded in Holt, Michigan, with a mission to provide the specialty chemical industry with top-notch service and products. As our company grows, it is important to us to stay in close, personal contact with our loyal clientele. To this end, we are sending out a monthly letter to you, our valued customers, keeping you up-to-date with new information about products and events at BCC Products Inc.
In the last three years, BCC Products Inc. has had a major growth spurt in our technical and sales force, as we have added expertise in urethanes and epoxies to our ever-growing list of proficiencies. The main focus of this newsletter will be to introduce you to these new, rapidly developing materials.
Epoxy Infusion Resins
BCC Products Infusion Resins are a growing family of materials for the production of composite parts or tooling. They are particularly effective when using an infusion process such as vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (RTM) or other infusion processes. These are the first three products i
n the infusion resin series. BC5500 is a very low-viscosity toughened system. BC5502 is a 60-minute low-viscosity RT toughened infusion system and BC5503 is an intermediate to high temperature low-viscosity toughened infusion system.
Urethane Room Temperature
Cast Elastomer
BCC Products manufactures a wide variety of cast elastomers for many specific markets. The BX SERIES of urethanes are formulated to stand up to the harsh conditions seen in the concrete construction market, whether casting large blocks, walls, or stone veneer molds. BX31, BX41, BX51, BX71 and other BX products can handle the toughest environments on Earth.
Polyurethane Pour in
Place Foam
BCC Products now has a new family of two-component, easy-to-use, room temperature mixing and curing foam systems. These pour in place rigid foams are great general purpose foams for molding and casting of various applications, like architectural effects, taxidermy, and many other industrial and crafting applications. These products are just the beginning of our offerings in rigid and flexible foams. BC8104 (4pcf.), BC8108 (8pcf.), BC8110 (10pcf.)
Release Agents and
Parting Waxes
BCC Products has just introduced BC1000, a new silicone-based release agent. BC 1000 exhibits good release characteristics in both elevated and room temperature application for urethane and epoxy molding, and is available in both bulk and
aerosol packaging.
June 2015 Newsletter
In 1974, BCC Products Inc. was founded in Holt, Michigan, with a mission to provide the specialty chemical industry with top-notch service and products. As our company grows, it is important to us to stay in close, personal contact with our loyal clientele. To this end, we are sending out a monthly letter to you, our valued customers, keeping you up-to-date with new information about products and events at BCC Products Inc.
In the last three years, BCC Products Inc. has had a major growth spurt in our technical and sales force, as we have added expertise in urethanes and epoxies to our ever-growing list of proficiencies. The main focus of this newsletter will be to introduce you to these new, rapidly developing materials.
High Performance PTMEG Series
BCC Products has a new family of high performance two-component MDI elastomers. When processed and cured at elevated temperatures, this system can give you the performance of a standard hot-cast prepolymer system without the use of curatives like Mboca. The PTMEG series, when used with BC8590A isocyante, cures to a range of hardness from 60-95 Shore A, giving mechanical testing values far above standard room temperature systems.
High Wear Urethane Room Temperature Cast Elastomers
BCC Products has a multitude of high wear materials. Whether you are looking for foundry application, sandblasting cabinets, or vibratory tubs, we have a material that will meet and exceed your needs. BC 709 and BC 809 are TDI systems designed to be used when curing at ambient temperatures, and a high level of mechanical properties are required.
General Cast MDI Elastomers
The BC 8500 series is a family of two-component, easy-to-use, room temperature mixing and curing MDI systems. With a range from 65-95 Shore A and a pot life of around eight minutes, it is an ideal system for casting general parts, seals, or any other widgets you may need.
Release Agents and
Parting Waxes
BCC Products has just introduced BC 1000, a new silicone-based release agent. BC 1000 exhibits good release characteristics in both elevated and room temperature application for urethane and epoxy molding, and is available in both bulk and aerosol packaging.
At BCC Products, we recognize our customers are the reason we are here. Do you need help with one of our products? We are always available to offer you our technical assistance and support. In addition, if there is a product you need, contact us, and we can make it! We produce custom formulations every year for our clients, so your solution is just a phone call away.
Press Release: Polytek® Development Corp. Announces the Acquisition of BCC Products, Inc.
Easton, PA & Franklin, IN – March 5, 2019 – Polytek® Development Corp. (“Polytek”), a manufacturer of specialty polymers for mold making and casting applications, announced today the acquisition of BCC Products, Inc. (“BCC”). Polytek is a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners.
Located in Franklin, Indiana, BCC is a leading supplier of specialty tooling, mold making, and casting polymers, serving customers across automotive, aerospace, foundry and marine markets. BCC manufactures world-class polyurethane elastomers and resins, CNC tooling board and foam, epoxy, silicone elastomers, and polyester repair materials. Beyond their popular standard product lines, BCC also offers custom-formulated polymer systems for unique applications.
This acquisition fortifies Polytek’s leadership position in industrial mold making and casting solutions and will allow the organization to further serve industries with demanding tooling and casting requirements. Jonathan Kane, CEO of Polytek, commented, “The complementary manufacturing and technology capabilities of Polytek and BCC, along with our shared vision of excellent service, will allow us to better serve our customers with robust solutions for every mold making, casting and tooling challenge.”
Roger Brunette, President of BCC, commented, “We look forward to the integration of the two companies, continued growth, and the ability to better serve our customers.”
Roger will continue with Polytek and focus on growing the company’s position in the molding and casting industry.
Genesis Capital, LLC acted as the financial advisor to Polytek.
About Polytek® Development Corp.
Founded in 1984, Polytek® Development Corp. is headquartered in Easton, PA with operations in Pomona, CA and Kalamazoo, MI. Polytek is a leading manufacturer of specialty polymers including polyurethane elastomers and casting resins, silicone, latex, plastisol, thermoplastic elastomers, and epoxies. These systems are used primarily in mold making and casting applications in industrial, construction, entertainment, arts and crafts, and technology sectors. Divisions of Polytek® include California Medical Innovations, Raw Material Suppliers, and Alumilite Corporation. www.polytek.com
About BCC Products, Inc.
Founded in 1974 and located in Franklin, IN, BCC Products, Inc. manufactures specialty polymers for tooling, mold making, and casting applications common in automotive, aerospace, foundry and marine industries. Primary product lines include polyurethane elastomers and resins, CNC tooling board and epoxy. www.bccproducts.com
About Arsenal Capital Partners
Established in 2000, Arsenal is a leading private equity firm that specializes in investments in middle-market specialty industrials and healthcare business services companies. Since inception, Arsenal has raised institutional equity investment funds of approximately $3 billion. Arsenal invests in industry sectors in which the firm has significant prior knowledge and experience and seeks companies typically in the range of $100 – $500 million of initial enterprise value. The firm works with management teams to build strategically important companies with leading market positions, high growth, and high value-add. www.arsenalcapital.com
