ELASTO Sweden invests more in medical TPEs production

SWEDEN–ELASTO’S expansion plans at its Sweden facility include high-quality twin screw technology, advanced raw material controls, supporting sub systems and analytics equipment. The new line is expected to come on stream in 2015.

ELASTO Sweden specialises in the conception, formulation and production of tailored TPE compounds based on styrenic block copolymers. The company has a strong presence in the medical, consumer, toy and food markets, where there are stringent requirements in production management, traceability, consistency and cleanliness. Specialist knowledge and a deep understanding of new and emerging international regulations and quality assurance standards are also essential.

 ELASTO Sweden operates HEXPOL TPE’s centre of excellence for medical TPE compounds and was the first European TPE compounder to be awarded the ISO 13485 certification for the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of Thermoplastic Elastomer compounds for the medical device industry. The standard puts emphasis on the use of procedures to regulate and control how activities and processes should be performed.

The company has a history of providing products for critical applications in the medical and consumer markets. The additional investment is part of its on-going commitment to supply leading quality TPE products for the medical sector.