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Natural fiber composite developer FlexForm Technologies of Elkart, Ind., has formed FlexForm Korea Ltd. for the acquisition and operation of factories and production lines in Jeonju City and in Cheonan, South Korea. The acquired Korean operations previously manufactured composite materials for the automotive industry; they will expand to such industries as workspace panels, furniture and structural components.
FlexForm develops, manufactures and distributes composite materials using customizable blends of sustainable natural fibers (such as kenaf, jute and hemp) and fiberized thermoplastic polymers to create materials that are moldable, strong, lightweight, shatter resistant, noise reducing and recyclable.