# Trinseo acquires API Applicazioni Plastiche Industriali

Trinseo SA has acquired API Applicazioni Plastiche Industriali SpA, including its manufacturing and research facility in Mussolente, Italy. The acquisition brings thermoplastic elastomer technology and expands Trinseo's automotive and footwear markets.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-08-08
- Where: Mussolente, Italy, Italy
- Status: completed
- Products: thermoplastic elastomers, automotive plastics, synthetic rubber
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Trinseo](https://endata.com/companies/17310.md) (acquirer)
- [API Applicazioni Plastiche Industriali](https://endata.com/companies/17311.md) (target)

## Sources

- [european-rubber-journal.com](https://www.european-rubber-journal.com/article/2065451/api-deal-opens-opportunities-for-trinseo), 2017-08-08: "This will enable us to unlock the potential in existing footwear markets and other segments."

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