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KR WPC Launches ASA/PVC Co-Extruded WPC Line for High-Performance Outdoor Applications

XUANCHENG, China, MAY 4, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the demand for durable, low maintenance outdoor materials increases in commercial and residential construction, KR New Materials Co., Ltd., (KR WPC), is expanding its product range with a line of ASA/PVC wood-plastic composite solutions (WPC). The new range is aimed at architects, landscape designers and contractors as well as international distributors who are looking for outdoor materials that offer long-term weather resistance and structural stability without compromising aesthetics. Image caption: ASA/PVC Co-extruded WPC Decking Installation – High-resolution Outdoor Shot. While conventional WPC is superior to natural wood in moisture and decay resistant, it still has a vulnerability in its composition. Wood fiber near the surface of the decking can absorb water, causing microcracking, swelling and gradual surface degradation over time in high-exposure installation. KR WPC uses a co-extruded ASA/PVC approach to address this structurally. A Smarter Layered Architecture Coextrusion is a co-extrusion that fuses two or multiple material layers during manufacture – not after. KR WPC’s new system uses an ASA (Acrylonitrile-Styrene Acrylate), capstock as the exposed outer surface. A PVC-based core is used to provide dimensional stability and moisture resistant underneath. ASA is used extensively in exterior plastic applications because it resists weathering and UV degradation better than other thermoplastics. This makes it a preferred choice for window profiles, exterior cladding and other high-exposure components. ASA is used as a cap-layer in WPC to absorb the environmental stress which would otherwise directly affect the wood-polymer inside. PVC as the structural core provides low moisture absorption and strong dimensional behaviour – reducing the risks of warping, swell or gap formation during seasonal cycles. The result is a board which performs under fundamentally different conditions to standard single-body WPC. This includes less surface fatigue, fewer interventions for maintenance, and better color and texture retention over time. Weather Resistance in Practice Outdoor aging is not dramatic, but it does accumulate. Repeated UV exposure dulls the surface; wet-dry cycles stress the microstructures; and grime is baked in rather than washed off. These processes do not cause immediate failure but they reduce the lifespan of inferior materials and increase cleaning and repair costs. KR WPC ASA/PVC boards are designed to slow down this trend. The ASA cap serves as a barrier, preventing water from entering the core and limiting the UV exposure of the wood-polymer. In the exterior plastics industry, field and laboratory evaluations support the idea that a cap layer properly specified keeps composite cores dryer and less prone surface weathering. This is especially relevant in humid climates, coastal installations and commercial settings, where maintenance downtime can be costly. Durability and Maintenance Realism “Low maintenance claims” in the outdoor materials sector require scrutiny. Co-extruded WPC offers a more accurate promise: owners can avoid the staining, surface restoration, and sealing cycles that are associated with natural wood. The only daily maintenance is sweeping and washing with mild cleaners on a periodic basis. Spills should be cleaned within a reasonable time frame, rather than allowing them to set. ASA capstocks are marketed as a durable exterior surface. Manufacturers of ASA-capped surfaces publish product data that includes abrasion metrics and hardness metrics to support durability claims for commercial use. These characteristics are of direct operational importance for rooftop bars, restaurant terraces and public walkways. Design Flexibility in Coordinated Projects Once the performance layer is taken care of, design flexibility becomes an advantage. KR WPC’s co-extruded WPC comes in a wide range of colors, with embossed wood grain, brushed and smoother architectural texture. The company offers color and texture matching for its decking, fencing, and cladding lines. This is important when multiple outdoor surfaces are required to be read as a cohesive material rather than a collection unrelated materials. KR WPC offers B2B sales support and physical samples. Customization options, including color, texture and size, are also available. Commercial Procurement Discipline KR WPC advises that customers specifying ASA/PVC products should request cross section verification, material breakdown documentation including core resin and capstock resin specifications as well as third-party test results. This is in line with the industry’s practice of requiring documentation readiness for procurement, especially when it comes to international projects that require multiple levels of scrutiny on material specifications. KR New Materials Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of wood-plastic composite products based in Xuancheng, China. The company specializes on WPC decking and composite exterior cladding systems, including co-extruded products, with standard and customized options for B2B customers. KR WPC exports its products to over 20 countries. It also supports OEM and ODM programmes, physical samples, and technical documentation for customer evaluation. To learn more visit: https://www.krecocomposites.com/ About KR New Materials (KR WPC) KR New Materials Co., Ltd. (KR WPC) is a premier manufacturer and exporter of wood-plastic composite (WPC) solutions, headquartered in Xuancheng, China. KR has over 13 years experience in the field of decking, cladding and fencing. They also offer outdoor accessories that are engineered to be durable, safe and sustainable. The company is CE, FSC and ISO 9001 certified, and its products are tested to EN, ASTM and ASEAN standards. KR exports eco-friendly and customizable materials to more than twenty countries. Architects, contractors, and distributors trust KR’s 40+ production lines. “KR WPC’s ASA/PVC co-extruded line delivers what specifiers demand in harsh outdoor environments – performance-backed durability, coordinated aesthetics, and supply chain transparency.” – KR WPC WOOD PLASTIC COMPOSITE DECKING https://www.krecocomposites.com/wpc-composite-decking/ COMPOSITE EXTERIOR CLADDING https://www.krecocomposites.com/wpc-composite-cladding/ COMPOSITE FENCING PANELS https://www.krecocomposites.com/wpc-composite-fencing/ News Source: KR New Materials Co., Ltd.To view the original post, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/kr-wpc-launches-asa-pvc-co-extruded-wpc-line-for-high-performance-outdoor-applications/. 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Chris Mason: Emerging picture shows Reform gains as Labour counts losses in heartland seats

The headlines are just a snapshot of the emerging picture. It is important to note that the headlines are only an emerging picture. Reform has been winning about one-third of the seats declared. Labour has lost just under half of their seats that they were trying to defend. They are defending more seats than any other party in this election. The spin operations of both parties are well underway. Labour’s core argument is that mid-term elections can be difficult for governments and are not good predictors of the outcome of the next general election. This is true to some extent, but the governing party did not go backwards on seats in 2011, 2015 or 2017 for example. Labour is going backwards in a big way. How Labour handles these losses psychologically will be crucial over the next few days and hours. It’s another thing to sit in the dentist chair and actually have it done. Take Tameside, Greater Manchester. This is the area of former deputy prime Minister Angela Rayner. That will hurt. Not far away in Wigan, where the local MP is cabinet minister Lisa Nandy, Labour lost all 22 seats it was defending to Reform. This will hurt. Not far away, in Wigan, Labour lost all 22 of the seats it was defending. The local MP, cabinet minister Lisa Nandy is the local Labour MP. The reason for this is that the councils who have completed their counting only had a quarter of their seats available for election. The Liberal Democrats have made small gains, but they can also point to their control of Stockport and Portsmouth Councils. The Conservatives are, as expected, going backwards. They can also point to a victory in Westminster and denying Labour of Wandsworth, even though they haven’t taken it themselves. Turnout is higher than previous local elections. It is currently running at 43%. This is eight points higher than 2022.

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Tough election results hurt but don’t weaken my resolve, says PM

The PM said that tough election results hurt, but didn’t weaken his resolve.42 minutes agoKateWhannel,Political reporterandJoshuaNevett,Political reporterPA mediaPrime Minister Sir Keir starmer said that Labour’s “tough”, local election results in England, “hurt”, but insisted that days like this “don’t weaken [his] resolve to deliver the changes that I promised”.The Conservatives also lost ground, while Reform UK enjoyed The Liberal Democrats won Stockport, Portsmouth, but lost control of Hull to Reform. Follow live election results and reactions. Chris Mason: The emerging picture shows Reform gains while Labour counts losses in heartland constituencies. The poor performance of the party in the elections will fuel questions about Sir Keir’s leadership that have been growing since months. Sharon Hoffman, the only Labour councillor left in Hull following Reform’s 10 seat win on the council, said that the national Labour government “had done us a great deal of damage”. “People were saying to us on the door that we were knocking: ‘We really support you. But we cannot support Labour.’ People said they would not vote Keir or anyone who represented Keir. “Speaking to Ealing residents in west London, Sir Keir stated: “The results were tough, very tough and there was no sugar-coating.” “We have lost brilliant Labour members across the country. These are people who gave so much to their communities and our party. “And it hurts and should hurt. I accept responsibility. “Asked whether he would resign, he replied: “I won’t walk away and plunge this country into chaos.” John Healey, the Defence Secretary, said he thought the prime minister “could still turn this around”, while Yvette Cooper, the Foreign Secretary warned against a knee-jerk reaction to the results. Communities Secretary Steve Reed warned against changing leaders as well. He told the BBC that “doomscrolling from prime minister to prime minister doesn’t solve the problem.” Some Labour MPs hope Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham will return to Westminster to challenge Sir Keir in the party leadership. The Reform leader told Havering residents that people are used to thinking of politics as left or right, but his party has been able win in both traditionally Conservative areas and Labour ones. He said that Reform’s success could no longer be seen as a “fluke or protest vote”. When asked how Reform would perform at the local level, he replied: “We know that local council finances are stretched. We are not promising miracles, but we are announcing value for money. “On Sir Keir’s future, he jokingly said: “Personally, I would be very sorry to see the prime Minister go – he’s the greatest asset we have. “Like Labour the Conservatives lost councillors over night, and Reform won former strongholds like Brentwood, Tamworth, and North East Lincolnshire. Reform has won control of Essex County Council, which was previously held by the Conservatives. This area includes the constituencies for several senior Tory politicians, including party leader Kemi Benedot. Badenoch told Westminster that her party was the “only serious alternative to Labour”. She said that “People voted to change and they got a change for the worst with Labour”. She argued that Reform is “talking a good game”, but “people who have experienced Reform don’t enjoy it”. “We are the only ones that do any work. The Liberal Democrats gained control of Stockport, Portsmouth and Hull, but lost the control of Hull Council. Speaking in Portsmouth, Liberal Democrat Leader Sir Ed Davey said Labour, the Conservatives and other “extreme” parties like Reform and the Greens were luring voters. “Their message is destructive – ‘burn it down’ change,” he said. “The Liberal Democrats, on the other hand, offer a different change that is ‘build it up’ change. “Asked if the prime minister should resign, he replied: “I personally believe he hasn’t delivered the changes Labour promised and he shouldn’t be in the way. The Green Party of England and Wales increased their average vote percentage to 18% overnight, up seven points from their 2022 results. Green MP Sian Berry claimed that “disappointment”, was “driving away people from Labour” and her party is “picking up votes”. She said that people were suffering because of cuts to public services, and that the Greens offered “genuine” policies that Labour “simply hadn’t brought in”. What do the results look like in maps and charts? When will we get the full results of the UK election?