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July 2008

Kent Elastomer Adds New Polyisoprene Parts to Offering

Kent, OH. . .Kent Elastomer Products, Inc., a division of Meridian Industries, Inc., and a leading provider of dip-molded parts for the medical market, has increased its choice of materials available within the company's dip molding technology.

Kent is now able to offer dip-molded parts made of synthetic polyisoprene. This material has the look, feel and physical properties of natural rubber latex. The material is translucent, possesses high temperature stability for sterilization and does not have the proteins associated with natural rubber latex, making it ideal for medical applications.

Cindy Harry, Executive Director, Sales & Marketing, commented "Kent Elastomer Products has always excelled at finding solutions for difficult applications and meeting tough deadlines. By specializing in small to medium run dip-molded batches, we offer the ultimate flexibility when it comes to a wide choice in shapes, sizes, wall thicknesses and low-cost prototype development."



January 2008

Kent Elastomer Hires New Quality Assurance Manager

We are pleased to announce Beverly Kiglics as our new Manager of Quality Assurance. Beverly’s most recent work experience has been with Linde Gas, a global manufacturer of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, in the position...

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April 2007

New Technical Data Sell Sheets Detail Extensive Product Lines

Kent, Ohio, April 2007 -- Kent Elastomer Products, Inc., a subsidiary of Meridian Industries, Inc., and a leading provider of thermoplastic elastomer tubing, natural rubber latex tubing, and dip-molded parts for the medical, dental, food/beverage...

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August 2006

Kent Elastomer Acquires Dip-Molded Products From Hospira

Kent, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2006 -- Kent Elastomer Products, Inc., a division of Meridian Industries, Inc. has announced that it has acquired the dip-molded products line of Hospira, Inc...

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Feburary 2006

Kent Elastomer Introduces New Silicone Replacement Tubing

K-4156 Thermoplastic Rubber Tubing, an extruded silicone replacement compound, is available from Kent Elastomer Products. Ideal for the food and beverage industry where high temperature stability is not vital, translucent K-4156 meets FDA food grade requirements...

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