Braskem purchases filament supplier

Braskem, the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas, recently purchased Indiana-based taulman3D, a 3D filament supplier, for an undisclosed amount.

Founded in 2012, taulman3D supplies 3D filaments for the aerospace, automotive, healthcare, industrial, government, and higher education industries worldwide. The company also manufactures and distributes advanced thermoplastics for additive manufacturing.

It has distributors on six continents, with its headquarters, research and development, production, and distribution facilities in Linton, Ind.

The purchase allows Braskem to enhance its existing portfolio of next-generation filaments, pellets, and powders designed specifically for 3D printing applications.

“Braskem’s acquisition of taulman3D brings a high-quality 3D filament producer with a globally diversified client list and a highly complementary product portfolio,” said Jason Vagnozzi, Braskem global commercial director of additive manufacturing. “With projections for the 3D printing industry expected to grow from $15 billion today to $78 billion by 2030 – growing at an estimated 20% CAGR – we see enhanced opportunities to serve this rapidly growing demand. Today’s acquisition doubles Braskem’s market share in the additive manufacturing market and further accelerates our growth strategy.”

Headquartered in Philadelphia, Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. It has an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and five production plants in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Texas.