MCHENRY, Ill. (July 26)—Thermoplastic elastomer compounder GLS Corp. plans to complete the third expansion of its 2-year-old McHenry plant since October 1999 by year-end. GLS made the additions to accommodate sales growth "in current customers and also in new applications and new markets," according to Walter Ripple, director of marketing. The company´s main niche is soft TPEs. GLS also creates custom application products as well as selling raw materials to molders, Ripple said.
GLS plans expansion in Illinois
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