Compounding

Medical-Grade TPE Film for Wound Dressings Alleviates Patient Discomfort

Sep 28, 2021

United Soft Plastics collaborated with a Denmark-based startup to develop an extruded TPE film for a medical device that improves patient comfort while providing bacterial protection in wound-dressing applications.

Hexpol TPE Expands to Meet Demand for Medical-Grade Thermoplastic Elastomers

Sep 17, 2021

The Sweden-based compounder is spending $5.6 million to build a new medical production facility and prepare for evolving market requirements.

New CEO at Star Plastics

Sep 10, 2021

Donald Wiseman, who played a leadership role at PolyOne, succeeds Star Plastics founder Doug Ritchie in the corner office.

PLAST-EX Returns to Toronto under Advanced Design & Manufacturing Umbrella

Aug 27, 2021

The event in November will reunite the community for the first time since in-person meetings came to a halt more than 18 months ago.

Safe Electric Vehicle Charging with PC/ASA Wallboxes

Aug 27, 2021

Household electric vehicle charging set to boom in Germany.

Knowde Launches Sourcing Platform for Plastic Packaging Materials

Aug 25, 2021

Users can search, filter, request samples and quotes, and purchase everything from raw materials to compounds on a single platform.

Strategic Growth Plans Underpin Star Plastics’ Acquisition by Akoya

Aug 25, 2021

Star Plastics will be the foundation of the private equity company’s custom engineered compounds, specialty products, and elastomers platform.

Minnesota Rubber and Plastics Builds Innovation Center to Help Customers Accelerate Time to Market

Aug 13, 2021

The 9,000-square-foot facility will house design, prototyping, and tooling services under one roof, potentially removing weeks from the component development process.

Teknor Apex Absorbs Dorum’s Dry Color Business

Aug 09, 2021

Teknor Apex will add the business to its Teknor Color portfolio and supply customers from its Henderson, KY, facility.

French Thermoformer Benvic Acquires US Compounder Chemres

Aug 09, 2021

Benvic seizes opportunity to expand operations in North America, specifically in the medical sector, and grow its polymer expertise.

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