HydroGraph Qualifies Hubron International as Fractal Graphene Compounding Partner
HydroGraph added Hubron International, a Manchester-based masterbatch and conductive polymer compounder with over 90 years of experience, to its Fractal Graphene Compounding Partner Program on February 10, 2026. The partnership gives HydroGraph access to Hubron's global distributor network and established carbon nanomaterial processing capabilities, supporting broader commercial adoption of graphene in thermoplastic applications across automotive, electronics, and other sectors.
HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. has announced that Hubron International has joined its Compounding Partner Program, a network designed to facilitate the commercial use of HydroGraph’s Fractal Graphene™ in thermoplastics. Hubron International, located in Failsworth, Manchester, is a global leader in black masterbatch and conductive polymer compounds, leveraging over 90 years of materials expertise and a robust distribution network.
Hubron's operations include 24/7 manufacturing with technologies such as twin-screw extrusion and Buss kneaders, and they have significant experience with carbon-based nanomaterials, including graphene. The company has conducted research on the performance enhancements graphene can provide in polymer systems, maintaining conductive pathways while preserving nanoscale filler integrity.
Kjirstin Breure, President and CEO of HydroGraph, stated that the partnership with Hubron will support the demand for graphene-enhanced materials. Hubron’s expertise in conductive polymers and carbon nanomaterials positions them as a valuable partner in expanding the reach of Fractal Graphene™ globally. The collaboration is expected to expedite the delivery of graphene-enabled composite materials and enhance marketing efforts.
Through Hubron’s distributor network, HydroGraph anticipates increased access to markets such as automotive, construction, electronics, and more. Hubron's manufacturing capabilities also allow for flexible partnership models, including toll compounding.
HydroGraph is known for producing pristine graphene using an “explosion synthesis” process, ensuring high purity and consistency. The company's graphene meets the standards of the Graphene Council’s Verified Graphene Producer® program. For further information, visit HydroGraph's website or follow them on LinkedIn and X.
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