HEXPOL AB, a leading global provider of polymer solutions, and Alpha Technologies, a global leader in rheology testing instrumentation and materials analysis software, today announced the extension of their partnership that began more than 50 years ago. The renewed agreement reinforces Alpha’s commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality laboratory equipment and Hexpol’s promise to deliver consistency from batch to batch with post-production quality testing.
For decades, HEXPOL’s quality laboratories have trusted Alpha’s instruments as a core element of their testing workflows. As those instruments approach the end of supported life, HEXPOL undertook a structured evaluation process that included direct side-by-side comparisons with competing platforms. The company determined that Alpha’s Premier line met its exacting measurement standards and represented the right foundation for the next phase of its quality program.
Beyond measurement performance, HEXPOL found that the automation capabilities built into the Premier instruments delivered a meaningful improvement in laboratory throughput. The ability to reduce manual steps in the testing cycle translates directly to faster turnaround times and more consistent results across facilities.
“Continuity and reliability are critical when it comes to laboratory equipment which underpins our product development and quality assurance,” said Carsten Rüter, President Technology of HEXPOL Rubber Compounding Europe & Asia.
Klas Lindberg, HEXPOL Director Purchasing Rubber Compounding Europe & Asia, adds, “After a thorough evaluation, Alpha’s Premier line proved it belongs in our laboratories. The software integration we have built with Alpha’s team gives our data scientists access to insights we couldn’t generate before. That capability is central to how we improve, and it continues to grow stronger.”
Through the extended cooperation, the HEXPOL Group will continue to benefit from Alpha Technologies’ technical expertise, robust equipment portfolio, and responsive service support. This ensures standardized, high-performance laboratory setups and helps HEXPOL’s internal labs to maintain efficiency and reproducibility across its global network.
For Alpha Technologies, the partnership reinforces its role as a trusted technology partner to a global industry leader.
“HEXPOL has been one of the most rigorous and valuable partners in our history, and their trust in the Premier line is something we take seriously,”said Jayson Humble, Alpha Technologies Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “This renewal reflects years of investment on both sides. Our software team works closely with HEXPOL’s data scientists to build integrations that go far beyond what a standard instrument installation provides. We look forward to supporting their quality operations at the highest level for the next 20 years and beyond.”
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