Primo

23/06/2023

Eco Softline - recyclable gasket solution.

One of the easiest ways to reduce energy costs is to use high-quality window and door gaskets. After all, the main cause of faulty window seals is daily wear and tear and years of constantly changing temperatures. The resulting wear and tear is often the cause of leaky windows and doors.

To counteract this, Primo has developed Eco Softline gaskets. Due to their excellent properties, modern thermoplastic elastomers have replaced vulcanised rubber and are used where the highest quality is required.

Primo also uses recycled material in its profile systems. Scrap and worn-out plastic profiles become a valuable raw material and can be used to make new profiles without any loss of quality.

Read more about Primo’s recyclable gasket for windows and doors: https://bit.ly/421dgsd

15/06/2023

Super-strong composite material for more energy-efficient windows and doors.

Primo has developed a super-strong composite material based on reinforced ABS-plastic. The material is created by demand from the windows and door industry, where alternatives to wood and steel are sought after.

These ABS profiles are unique and reusable.
All scrap and cut-offs from the reinforced ABS production are shredded into small parts and reused in the production. This new environmental dimension is yet another good argument for the use of smarter plastic materials.

Read more about Primo and the building industry here:
https://www.primo.com/custom-solutions/building

07/06/2023

Primo certified to supply the automotive industry

Primo is now certified to supply products to the automotive industry, which is great news for car manufacturers and car enthusiasts.

In the automotive industry, trust and quality control are paramount and stringent management systems and certifications are required. By achieving certification, Primo has demonstrated its long-term commitment to the industry and its dedication to providing high quality products.

This certification process has led to significant improvements in product formulations, to the benefit of all our customers in the automotive industry.

Read more about Primo’s solutions in the automotive industry:
https://bit.ly/3HmEHV3

31/05/2023

Primo's water treatment for greenhouse production lines uses UV technology rather than chemicals to kill bacteria. In addition, our water cooling system uses naturally cold outdoor temperatures to efficiently cool water, resulting in significant energy savings.

Through the use of drive systems in our pump motors, we have achieved optimal energy consumption by using only what's needed - no more, no less. Ultimately, this commitment to resource conservation and efficiency helps to reduce the carbon footprint of our profiles and the end product.

Learn more, get your free entry, and visit our team at this year's GreenTech in Amsterdam!
https://bit.ly/3oBM192

30/05/2023

Primo door concept lets trailer and truck manufacturers make their own seals

Now manufacturers can work faster and save money.
Primo’s door concept for trailer and truck manufacturers consists of a standard range of door seals together with a custom welding unit. It means manufacturers can now adapt door seals themselves to their customers' specifications.

Primo offers full training and instruction in using the welding equipment. This guarantees the same quality you'd expect from our factory.

Read more about Primo and the transport industry here: https://bit.ly/3LDkXPk

22/05/2023

Extruded plastic profiles can improve the properties of windows and doors in several ways. Here are some of the main benefits:

Improved durability: Plastic profiles are typically made from materials like PVC, which are resistant to moisture, chemicals, and UV radiation. This means that windows and doors made with plastic profiles are less likely to deteriorate or warp over time, resulting in longer-lasting and more reliable products.

Improved energy efficiency: Plastic profiles can be designed with multi-chambered configurations that create insulating air pockets, improving the energy efficiency of windows and doors. This can help to reduce heating and cooling costs and make buildings more environmentally friendly.

Increased security: Plastic profiles can be reinforced with metal inserts to provide extra strength and security, making it more difficult for intruders to break into a building through windows or doors.

Improved sound insulation: The multi-chambered design of plastic profiles can also help to reduce noise transmission, making windows and doors with plastic profiles an effective sound insulation solution.

Greater design flexibility: Plastic profiles can be manufactured in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colours, allowing for greater design flexibility and customisation. This means that windows and doors with plastic profiles can be tailored to meet the specific needs and preferences of individual customers.

Overall, extruded plastic profiles can help to improve the performance and aesthetics of windows and doors, making them a popular choice in the construction industry.

Learn more on https://www.primo.com/custom-solutions/building/windows-doors

13/05/2023

Gearing up to support the Windows & Doors industry
Primo is gearing up to support its customers in a range of specialised industries. A Test & Innovation Centre has been established and new dedicated test lines are increasing time to market and speed of innovation.

We develop customised solutions in close collaboration with our customers and offer a wide range of standard solutions for roof windows, vertical windows, doors, façade constructions and more.
We also partner and advise on sustainable solutions for materials and recycling.

Our philosophy is zero waste production and we have been living up to this for years. .Read more about Primo and the Windows & Doors business area here:
https://bit.ly/42aelgZ

05/05/2023

5. Taking a lead in the marine industry

Primo has developed an entire business area for the marine industry with specialised product lines. Special raw material formulations, optimised for the industry, are produced and supplied to key players in the sector:

“Our involvement in the marine industry as plastic material experts is a good example of how a dedication to a specific industry sector can help improve products and change markets. Our experts are not only experts in plastics and materials, we are also proud to have a deep understanding of the marine industry,” says André Sandberg, Business Area Manager at Primo Finland.

We'll be at Metstrade in Amsterdam this year and hope to see you there.

Read more about Primo and the marine industry here:
https://bit.ly/44bw3T5

Primo produces profiles for the marine industry, like high-quality customised bumper profiles and rub rails for yachts and cabin cruisers/leisure boats

27/04/2023

Superior insulation in lighting products

There are many advantages to using extruded polymer profiles for lighting, such as superior insulation properties and the ability to create lightweight and efficient structural designs. Certain polymers like PMMA offer better optical properties than glass, while PC provides exceptional impact resistance and flammability values.

Jaakko Salo, Senior Business Developer at Primo, emphasizes the importance of continuously developing new raw materials and solutions. Primo aims to be involved in the customer's development process early on and provide extrusion consulting services to ensure that the profiles are optimized for production and meet all customer requirements.

Read more about Primo and the lighting industry here: https://bit.ly/3JKbLI6

Thermoplastics components such as busbars offer a wide range of advantages such as insulating ability, heat and corrosion resistance and design flexibility.

05/04/2023

Geo-synthetic fabrics make horticulture easier

Primo produces high quality monofilament yarns from high density polyethylene and polypropylene. Polyolefin monofilaments are used as components in the technical fabrics industry, in filtration systems, fencing, fishing nets and ropes, and in medical technology.

Monofilaments are also used for interior roofing in greenhouses. Geosynthetic fabrics help farmers protect their crops from insects and other pests, provide shade, protect plants from wind, hail and other weather damage, and reduce their use of pesticides without compromising crop quality and quantity.

Read more about Primo’s monofilaments for greenhouses here:
https://www.primo.com/custom-solutions/monofilaments

28/03/2023

Did you know that PVC materials are regulated by the EU to prevent health risks?

The EU chemicals regulation REACH ensures that the substances used in PVC are safe.
With the addition of approved additives, there is no health risk from using PVC products.
As EU countries have agreed to completely stop the import of products containing unwanted phthalates into the EU, the risk of toxicity is eliminated. Primo complies with the REACH programme and several other industry specific quality and safety programmes.

Read more about Primo and sustainability here:
https://bit.ly/3JJm6D1

20/03/2023

2. Why are polymer profiles ideal for lighting products?
The limited weight of plastics allows for lighter structure designs in modern lighting products. Some polymers such as acrylics (PMMA), have superior optical qualities that are better than glass, while polycarbonate (PC) has superior impact resistance and flammability values.
Among other benefits are:
- UV - resistance
- light diffusion
- opacity
- chemical resistance
- combining different materials into a single profile that can replace several components and fulfil multiple purposes

Read more about lighting solutions from Primo here:
https://bit.ly/3JKbLI6