Thermoplastic compounder MOCOM is now on Knowde

SAN JOSE, CA – NOVEMBER 16, 2023 – MOCOM, a global compounder of thermoplastic polymers and recyclate-based compounds that deliver near-to-prime properties, has launched a storefront on Knowde.

Automotive engineers, specifiers, converters, compounders, and buyers in the plastics processing industry can now source MOCOM’s customized and standard compound solutions on the leading digital customer experience platform for ingredients, polymers, and chemicals. 

“Creating the thermoplastic compounding solutions of tomorrow requires not only a focus on sustainability and new levels of creativity, but the ability to engage customers where they are online as well,” said Tony Smith, CEO for MOCOM Americas. “With Knowde we can connect with research and development (R&D) and procurement professionals across every industry that we serve, which will help speed up innovation and enable companies to get new products to market faster.” 

R&D and procurement professionals can sign up for free at www.knowde.com to have access to more than 1,100 MOCOM products, including the company’s high-performance: 

• ALCOM® specialty products, such as its complete range of lighting grades, 
• ALTECH® ECO sustainable recyclate compound products, 
• Altech® customized prime compounds, and, 
• ALFATER® XL brands.  

Knowde also makes it easier than ever to request documents, order samples, receive quotes, and access experts who can answer technical questions. 

“Knowde is the first company to unlock the power of product data, to make it easier for suppliers to reach and engage new buyers, nurture leads, and capitalize on new business opportunities,” said Ali Amin-Javaheri, CEO of Knowde. “With Knowde, companies like MOCOM can deliver the amazing online experience that customers want.” 

Knowde offers sellers the technology they need to move online quickly to get in front of their target buyers, and advanced analytics to inform data-driven decision making. Suppliers interested in building a storefront on Knowde can contact Dan Haas, Chief Commercial Officer for Knowde at dan@knowde.com.

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About MOCOM

MOCOM GmbH & Co. KG, with its headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, is a global compounder of thermoplastic polymers. The company offers the plastics processing industry a comprehensive product range of high-performance plastics as well as sustainable technical compound solutions.

In addition to specialties (Alcom®, Tedur®) and customized products (Altech®, Altech NXT® PP, Alfater XL®), the portfolio includes a variety of near-to-prime recycling products (Alcom® ECO, Altech® ECO, Alfater XL® ECO). Also part of the sustainable portfolio is the lightweight compound WIC, which is made from secondary carbon fiber, and the products WIPAFLEX and WIPELAST. In addition, MOCOM uses innovative recycling technologies to process plastic waste streams, which are reused as valuable materials in the products of the processing industries.

MOCOM serves the following industries: Automotive, Electric and Electronics, Home and Garden, and Sports and Leisure.

As part of the Hamburg-based Otto Krahn Group, MOCOM employs around 900 people with production sites in Germany Hamburg, Erlenbach, Gerdelegen, Neuburg a. D. D., Zülpich), and well as the USA (Duncan, South Carolina) and China (Changsha).

MOCOM was awarded Gold by the independent rating agency EcoVadis. The company is also certified in accordance with the IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.

For more information visit mocom.us.

About Knowde

Knowde is the digital customer experience platform designed specifically for the ingredient, polymer, and chemical industries. Over 8,000 of the world’s largest suppliers and distributors trust Knowde to accelerate their digital transformation and drive business growth. Knowde’s software unlocks the power of product data, allowing businesses to enable their internal teams, power their internal tools, deliver amazing customer experiences on their websites, and expand their reach by listing their products on the industry’s largest marketplace. Knowde is backed by top-tier investors, including Coatue, Sequoia Capital, Refactor Capital, Bee Partners, Cantos Ventures, Sound Ventures, TQ Ventures, K5 Global, Mantis VC, Knollwood, 8VC, and FJ Labs. For more information, visit www.knowde.com.

MOCOM media relations contact: Kim Laura Götz, kimlaura.goetz@ottokrahn.group    

Knowde media contact: John Schmidt, john.schmidt@knowde.com