“Liquid skin” may appear in Russian cars

New material for panels with the “soft touch” effect began to be produced on an industrial scale

As reported by «Autoflow» with reference to the Ministry of Industry and Energy of the Saratov Region, NPP «Polyplastic» from the city of Engels launched industrial production of «liquid leather» based on thermoplastic elastomer. The compound is used for the manufacture of thin-walled products with a «soft touch» effect. — it is used in the production of finishing elements for car interiors.

A few days ago NPP «Polyplastic» reported that investments in equipment and infrastructure in 2023 exceeded the mark of 300 million rubles. The volume of investments for modernization and maintenance of production increased by 80% compared to 2022.