Bjørn Thorsen is Ready to Welcome Customers at CABLES 2026!
The new year marks a fresh start for Bjørn Thorsen’s presence at industry events. We will kick off 2026 at the AMI Cables Conference, taking place from March 3-5. This conference provides an excellent opportunity to reconnect with our existing customers and explore new networking possibilities within the Wire & Cables industry.
The conference will be held in Düsseldorf, Germany, a market where we have been active since 2024, with a growing local team and product portfolio tailored to the local industry. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet our team, including new colleagues from Germany, and learn more about Bjørn Thorsen’s comprehensive TPE portfolio and dedicated expertise in Wire & Cables applications and solutions. Come to meet with us at the Table #3.
Are You Looking for a Suitable Elastomer for Your Wire and Cable Applications?
What Can Bjørn Thorsen Offer to Customers?
Extensive and High-Quality TPE Portfolio: By closely understanding industry needs, Bjørn Thorsen confidently offers a well-curated product portfolio that meets our customers’ demands. Our position in the TPE market is competitively strong, featuring top brands such as Santoprene® TPV, Hytrel® TPC and Bexloy® TPC from Celanese, and Estane® TPU from Lubrizol. This selection perfectly demonstrates the diversity of TPE types available through Bjørn Thorsen.
Bjørn Thorsen’s Customized Solutions: Bjørn Thorsen also provides tailored solutions through our own brand, Customized Compound Solutions (CCS), supported by the Plastics Lab in Lyon, France. This unique dual approach allows us to offer tailored compounds that address specific customer requirements beyond standard market offerings. In addition, CCS offers its own product - Opti-Pren™ TPV, which complements the Santoprene TPV portfolio, delivering superior performance and efficiency across applications.
Safety and Compliance Materials: Ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in Wires & Cables manufacturing is critical. Bjørn Thorsen’s portfolio includes a wide range of Zero Halogen Flame Retardant (ZHFR) and Halogen-Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) materials designed specifically to meet these essential industry standards.
Discover Our Wire & Cable Offering
Santoprene® TPV
Halogenated flame retardant grades: Santoprene TPV 251-xxW232 series.
New halogen-free grades available on request: Santoprene TPV HF series.
Opti-Pren™ TPV
Flexible halogen-free flame retardant grades:
Opti-Pren TPV ZHFR series.
Copper stabilized grades for direct contact
with conductor.
Black and natural grades, custom masterbatches available on request.
Estane® TPU
Wide portfolio of halogen-free flame retardant grades: Estane TPU ZHF.
Hydrolysis resistant and UV stabilized.
Low smoke / low toxicity grades.
Hytrel® TPC
High performance Hytrel TPC grades.
Special HTR compounds with halogen-free flame retardancy.
Concentrates to adjust stabilization: 21UV, 30HS.
What Can Customers Expect at Bjørn Thorsen’s Table?
Local Team: Last year, we welcomed new German colleagues to our local team, and we are pleased that our customers will have the opportunity to meet them at the conference. With their strong knowledge and extensive expertise, Tino Kirch, Sales Manager for DACH and Wire & Cable, and Volker Pieper, Business Development Engisneer, will support and assist customers with their requests at every level.
Dedication and Solution-Provider Approach: At Bjørn Thorsen, dedication goes hand in hand with a strong solution-provider mindset. We work closely with our customers to understand their specific challenges and application requirements, enabling us to deliver practical, high-performing material solutions rather than one-size-fits-all products. Supported by deep technical expertise, a versatile portfolio, and local market knowledge, our team is committed to providing reliable guidance, responsive support, and long-term partnerships that help customers succeed in an evolving Wire & Cables industry.
Friendly and Pleasant Atmosphere: Come and meet our local team at Table #3 and experience an open, welcoming environment where meaningful conversations come naturally. Our experts will be happy to discuss your projects, answer questions, and share insights in a relaxed setting, making it easy to explore solutions, exchange ideas, and build strong connections throughout the conference.
Meet Our Experts
You can contact us before the conference for more information or to schedule a meeting with our team.
Tino Kirsch:
Sales Manager, Germany/DACH, Wire & Cable
tk@bjorn-thorsen.com
Volker Pieper:
Business Development Engineer, Thermoplastic Elastomers, Europe
vp@bjorn-thorsen.com
Visit Us at AMI Cable Event 2026
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with us and learn more about how our specialty raw materials can benefit your wire and cable applications. We look forward to seeing you at our booth!
Upcoming Trade Fair Attendance
For the upcoming year, Bjørn Thorsen is participating in the following trade fairs in Europe.
PlastExpo Nordic | March 11-12, 2026. Helsinki, Finland.
More info will follow.
Interplas 2026 | June 02-04, 2026. Birmingham, United Kingdom.
More info will follow.
FIP 2026 | June 02-05, 2026. Lyon, France.
More info will follow.
Fakuma 2026 | October 12-16, 2026. Friedrichshafen, Germany.
More info will follow.
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