Development and production of custom plastic compounds including color matching and direct compounding technology DCIM
Exipnos GmbH
MerseburgNew on Amplifa
About Exipnos
Exipnos GmbH, headquartered in Merseburg, develops and produces custom plastic compounds for applications ranging from the automotive industry to mechanical engineering, construction, the food and packaging sectors, and the furniture and toy industries. The product range includes compounds based on polypropylene (PP), ABS, PC/ABS and polycarbonate, as well as the growing BioCelain® product family of bio-based, biodegradable PBS plastics for injection molding, extrusion, deep drawing, blow molding and 3D printing. Production on 1,600 sqm of production and warehouse space is based on two twin-screw extruders with gravimetric dosing, a separate system for test and trial runs, and the company's own production-ready direct compounding system DCIM (CDS), which combines compounding and injection molding in a single step and cuts energy consumption by about half. In addition to compounds, Exipnos offers color matching for compounds and masterbatches (CMB) from 25 kg in its own color laboratory. The family-owned company with 15 employees is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 as a listed supplier to German automotive manufacturers and coordinates the €17 million joint project RUBIO on bio-based PBS.
- Site
- Merseburg
- Processes
- Compounding (production of plastic compounds), Direct compounding (DCIM – Direct Compounding Injection Molding), Injection molding (compounding and injection molding in a single step), Extrusion, Blow molding (can be integrated with DCIM prospectively), Color matching for plastic compounds (masterbatch, compounds, component systems), 3D printing (filament-suitable compounds), Deep drawing
- Materials
- PBS (polybutylene succinate/polysuccinic acid), BioCelain® (bio-based, biodegradable PBS compounds, product family), Polypropylene (PP), ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene), Polycarbonate (PC), PC/ABS, PA Blend (P-Blend PA111, P-Blend PA 210), PP/PS Blend (Elan XP)
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 2009
- Employees
- 15
- Industries
- Automotive industry, Mechanical engineering, Construction, Food industry, Packaging, Furniture industry
- 01
Compound development and consulting on material selection
- 02
Color matching in the color laboratory (masterbatch, compound, component system)
- 03
Compounding on twin-screw extruders
- 04
Direct compounding (DCIM) or delivery as granulate
- 05
Testing (notched impact, melt flow index, Vicat, color measurement)
- 06
Sales including manufacturer approvals
Materials and Processes
Polypropylene (PP)
Compounds with manufacturer approvals, e.g. mineral-reinforced and elastomer-modified grades for automotive construction.
ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene)
High-heat and heat-resistant ABS with UV stabilization for automotive interior parts.
PC/ABS Blend
Basis for color-matched compounds and high-end applications.
Polycarbonate (PC)
PC blends with high UV resistance and heat resistance for interior mirrors and consoles.
PBS (Polybutylene Succinate)
Bio-based, biodegradable plastic for injection molding, extrusion, deep drawing, blow molding and filament.
PA Blend (P-Blend PA111, P-Blend PA 210)
PIR plastics with a matte surface for unpainted visible parts.
PP/PS Blend (Elan XP)
Highly scratch-resistant, low-warpage and permanently antistatic blend for film hinges.
Direct Compounding (DCIM)
Compounding and injection molding in a single step, saving up to 0.5 kWh per kg of plastic.
Color Matching/Masterbatch
Color-matched masterbatches and compounds from 25 kg, including manufacturer colors of German automotive manufacturers.
Filament Compounds for 3D Printing
Compounds such as BIO-ELAN A 140, suitable for injection molding and 3D printing.
Locations
Merseburg
DEHeadquarters with production, laboratory and administration
- Lot size
- Small to medium series, from 25 kg
- Materials
- PP, ABS, PC/ABS, PC, PBS, PA Blend
- 2 twin-screw extruders with gravimetric dosing
- Production system for test and trial runs
- DCIM module CDS (Compound Delivery System)
- Notched impact test device
- Vicat testing device
- Melt flow index test rig
- Color measurement system
Products and Compounds
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compounding (production of plastic compounds)Plastics | – | – | small to medium quantities | from 25 kg | PBS, PP, ABS, PC/ABS, PC, PA Blend |
| Direct compounding (DCIM – Direct Compounding Injection Molding)Plastics | – | – | – | – | PP, ABS, PC/ABS, PBS, high-end plastics |
| Injection molding (compounding and injection molding in a single step)Plastics | – | – | – | – | PBS, PP, ABS, PC/ABS |
| ExtrusionPlastics | – | – | – | – | PBS |
| Blow molding (can be integrated with DCIM prospectively)Plastics | – | – | – | – | PBS |
| Color matching for plastic compounds (masterbatch, compounds, component systems)Engineering | – | – | – | from 25 kg | PP, ABS, PC/ABS |
| 3D printing (filament-suitable compounds)Additive | – | – | – | – | PBS, BIO-ELAN A 140 |
| Deep drawingPlastics | – | – | – | – | PBS |
| Testing: notched impact test, melt flow index, heat resistance (Vicat), color measurement systemsTesting | – | – | – | – | plastics |
7 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin-screw extruder | – | 2 | – | – | Merseburg |
| Production system for test and trial runs | – | – | – | – | Merseburg |
| Direct compounding system (DCIM module / CDS Compound Delivery System) | Exipnos / Yizumi Germany CDS | – | approx. 1 square meter of floor space | – | Merseburg |
| Notched impact test device | – | – | – | – | Merseburg |
| Vicat testing device (heat resistance) | – | – | – | – | Merseburg |
| Melt flow index test rig | – | – | – | – | Merseburg |
| Color measurement system | – | – | – | – | Merseburg |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Quality management is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 (valid until 15.10.2027). The laboratory is equipped with a notched impact test device, Vicat testing device, melt flow index test rig and color measurement systems.
| Evidence | Merseburg |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1922
Heinrich Putsch registers his business as a commercial agent in Nuremberg on 7.11. (trade in cellulose acetate); start of the Putsch family business.
- 2009
Peter Putsch founds Exipnos GmbH as an R&D subsidiary of Putsch GmbH in the mitz II startup center in the Dow Value Park Schkopau.
- 2014
Hugo Junkers Innovation Prize (3rd place) for the DCIM technology; move in October to Brandisstraße 4, Merseburg.
- 2015
Exipnos takes over production of the Putsch plastics; machinery is relocated from Nuremberg-Boxdorf to Merseburg.
- 2016
Brand launch of BIO-ELAN (today BioCelain®), the first biodegradable plastic; Peter Putsch becomes executive board member of POLYKUM e.V.
- 2018
DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification for the manufacture and distribution of compounds; Eduard and Max Putsch take on leadership roles.
- 2019
World premiere of the production-ready DCIM module (CDS) with Yizumi Germany at K 2019.
- 2020
Addition of three PIR plastics (including P-Blend PA 210, Betamid) to the portfolio.
- 2021
Exipnos coordinates the €17 million joint project RUBIO on bio-based/biodegradable PBS.
- 2022
100th anniversary of the family business; exhibition at K 2022; 'Innovative through Research' seal of approval from the Donors' Association of German Science.
- 2024
License agreement with Keshawin Bio-polymers, Mumbai, for the manufacture and distribution of BioCelain® in India.