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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. Other characteristics of this new thermoplastic tubing include a low coefficient of friction, good vapor and gas permeability, ease of sterilization, and good chemical and weather resistance. K-4156 has a durometer range of 49 plus or minus 5. K-4156 is suitable for use up to 150 degrees F.

In addition, K-4156 offers tight dimensional stability and cleanliness and is free of powder and other contaminates. When requested, Kent Elastomer can color match the tubing to meet any requirement. Kent Elastomer Products is recognized as a world leader in the manufacture of extruded TPE tubing and dipped natural latex rubber tubing.

For more information on Kent's New Silicone Replacement Tubing please contact Tom at:
tneilsen@kentelastomer.com.

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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