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ACQUISITION UPDATE
https://tekni-plex.com Tekni-Plex acquires Mexico-based extrusion manufacturer
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aterial science and manufacturing technologies specialist Tekni-Plex Healthcare has acquired precision extrusion manufacturer Johnson Plastic Group (JPG) as part of a strategy to expand the company’s patient care solutions platform. Located in Mexicali, Mexico, JPG provides complete extrusion solutions into a variety of medical device applications for interventional and therapeutic procedures. The acquisition expands Tekni-Plex Healthcare’s medical device
TOOLING UPDATE
capabilities and broadens the division’s global footprint. The transaction also brings the company closer to its key customer base in Mexico and the Baja region, as well as leveraging JPG’s expertise across TeknoPlex Healthcare’s entire global customer base and healthcare end markets. Chris Qualters, CEO of Tekni-Plex Healthcare noted: “The addition of JPG continues to build upon our innovative patient care solutions platform centered on material science and process technologies.”
New extrusion crosshead features patented single-point concentricity adjustment
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uill Tool & Engineering has introduced a new extrusion crosshead that uses micro-fine adjustment screws for precise concentricity adjustment. The precision of concentricity reaches 0.008” or finer per revolution. This single point concentricity adjustment is a unique Guill innovation for the extrusion of thin-walled and precision ID/OD medical tubing. One adjustment bolt controls 360° of adjustment. Features of the Micro Medical crosshead include a patented cam-lock deflector for quick changeovers, with a residence time of one minute at .5 lb/hr material flow, optimized usage
with extruders measuring ½” and ¾”, and a max die ID of .250”. In addition, the new crosshead offers great flexibility to its users — it accepts both vacuum and micro-air accessories and is ideal for pressure and sleeving applications. Fluoropolymer designs are also available.
EXPANSION UPDATE
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Cleanroom manufacturing expansion on the cards for Raumedic
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edical technology company Raumedic has announced plans to expand the cleanroom manufacturing facilities at its US headquarters in Mills River, NC, by February 2022. The additional state-of-the-art cleanroom will be used for new product lines, bringing in new techniques and creating further job opportunities at the North American headquarters and production
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facilities. “Growth is the key word for describing our five years in Mills River,” said, summing up the current situation. In 2016, the ISO Class 7 cleanroom production facilities covering 13,000 sq. ft. were built on an empty field in the Asheville area. Now it is occupied with the business the company has developed. Raumedic serves international medical device
companies distributing insulin pumps, surgical equipment, or catheters, for example. “The advanced equipment and processes that will go into the new space will help us to remain ahead of the curve. With automated assembly cells and robotically augmented molding presses, we are able to produce high-quality medical technology solutions in the mainland US and remain competitive,” explained Martin Bayer, president and CEO of Raumedic.
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