Plastic and silicone tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries (Southampton, Pa.) expanded into a recently vacated warehouse at its headquarters in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The company said it has experienced significant growth over the past several years and needed more room for its inventory of tubing, reinforced hose, custom molded products, and … [Read more...] about NewAge Industries announces expansion, plans another
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5 innovations to make duodenoscopes more single-use — and save lives
Duodenoscopes are important medical devices that are used for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures. However, the devices have had serious problems in the past. Luckily, several medical device companies have stepped in to solve the problems. (Here are five of the innovations.) Duodenoscopes are flexible, lighted … [Read more...] about 5 innovations to make duodenoscopes more single-use — and save lives
XL Precision Technologies plans UK, U.S. expansions
XL Precision Technologies (XL-PT) has announced a major capital investment to expand facilities in the first quarter of 2021. At the primary manufacturing site in Stockton-on-Tees (UK), XL-PT has signed the lease to the adjacent building, which will add 17,400 ft2 of floor space to the existing capacity. Occupancy is expected within three … [Read more...] about XL Precision Technologies plans UK, U.S. expansions
TechnoMed is rebranding to Tecnoideal America
TechnoMed this week announced that is rebranding to become Tecnoideal America, effective Jan. 12. The Derwood, Md.-based company's name change is part of its larger initiative to establish a local presence in North and South America. Tecnoideal America will build its local technical capabilities with technical experts to serve customers on … [Read more...] about TechnoMed is rebranding to Tecnoideal America
What is the difference between thermoplastics, thermosets and elastomers?
by International Polymer Engineering Plastics that are both strong and lightweight improve the safety, performance and convenience of a wide variety of products that we all use every single day. Plastics consist mainly of macromolecules that are processed into molded parts, films, fibers or finished/semi-finished products. The specific … [Read more...] about What is the difference between thermoplastics, thermosets and elastomers?
Polygon Composites names CEO
Polygon Composites recently announced that it appointed Randy Rice as CEO. Rice has more than 30 years of experience in diverse markets and industries. He most recently served as VP of Signode, the transit packaging division of Crown Holdings. "Randy brings a proven track record in collaborative team building and company growth through key … [Read more...] about Polygon Composites names CEO
Cook Medical launches global catheter introducer recall
Cook Medical has launched a voluntary recall of nearly 59,000 devices intended to introduce therapeutic or diagnostic devices into the vasculature, excluding coronary and neuro vasculature. The Flexor Check-Flo introducer and Flexor Tuohy-Borst side-arm introducer (Shuttle Select) are sterile, single-use devices that incorporate a … [Read more...] about Cook Medical launches global catheter introducer recall
Junkosha launches peelable heat shrink technology
Junkosha recently launched its cut-to-length and slit peelable heat shrink technology for catheter-based procedures. The peelable heat shrink technology (PHST) is ideal for procedures where flexibility is a key requirement, such as a catheter delivery system for neuromuscular treatments. “Junkosha’s PHST solutions are ideal for very small … [Read more...] about Junkosha launches peelable heat shrink technology
Investment group acquires Wytech Industries
Wire and tubing manufacturer Wytech Industries has been acquired by private equity firm Vance Street Capital. Rahway, N.J.-based Wytech was founded in 1975 and manufactures specialty core wires and related components for the interventional medical markets. Its customers include the leading medical device OEMs and contract manufacturers focused … [Read more...] about Investment group acquires Wytech Industries
Freudenberg Medical opens new HQ in larger Mass. factory
Freudenberg Medical announced today that it has completed construction of a new medical manufacturing operation in Beverly, Mass. The new building will serve as Freudenberg Medical's global headquarters and will manufacture medical devices and components in medical and implant-grade silicones and high-performance plastics. The 36,000 ft2 … [Read more...] about Freudenberg Medical opens new HQ in larger Mass. factory
