New O-Rings factory to support global growth

PRECISION Polymer Engineering (PPE), a leading manufacturer of advanced elastomer O-rings  and components, is scheduled to open a new manufacturing site in Brenham, Texas later this year.

The ground breaking ceremony, held on Wednesday, April 2, initiated the construction of a 30,000sq.ft. facility which will be up and running by October.  The new factory will specialise in the manufacture of custom O-rings and other critical elastomer sealing components to the highest quality standards and with industry-leading delivery times.

As well as high performance compression moulding of components for the oil & gas,  food, drink & pharmaceutical and engine manufacturing industries, the capabilities will include advanced clean room facilities which will enable manufacture to the exacting standards needed for semiconductor applications.  In keeping with PPE’s operating model, the factory will have its own tool making, extrusion and inspection facilities.

The company has a track record of developing exceptionally high performance materials for the most challenging applications.  In the oil & gas industry PPE materials, including their Endura brand, have become known for their performance in high temperature and high pressure applications.   For other critical applications such as in the semiconductor industry, PPE’s Perlast range has the chemical and plasma resistance needed to assure the required performance and process cleanliness.

PPE’s markets are global, and include semiconductor manufacturing equipment, oil & gas industries, food and pharmaceutical production, chemical processing, large-bore diesel engines and aerospace. Founded in 1975, and based in Blackburn, England, PPE has sales offices and dealers in the US, Europe and Asia.