Mike McNulty Rubber & Plastics News Correspondent Mobile Number: 330-865-6124 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Glove rush continues: American Nitrile latest to plan NBR gloves production Recently formed American Nitrile L.L.C. has entered the NBR glove rush with plans to develop a $105 million facility in Grove City, Ohio. Trim-Lok doubling footprint in Elkhart, Ind. Trim-Lok Inc. has plans to double its manufacturing and warehouse operation in Elkhart, Ind., looking also to increase the size of its work force and capabilities. AirBoss perfects half mask for health care field With approval from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, AirBoss is helping frontline workers in the health care industry breathe a little better with its 100 Half Mask Respirator. Vip R&P still going strong as it turns 60 After 60 years, Vip Rubber & Plastics hasn't forgotten its roots as the company continues to grow. Texas Medical constructing glove plant in Texas Recently formed iNitrile, a subsidiary of Texas Medical Technology, has joined the small but growing ranks of companies that will produce nitrile gloves in the U.S. Nephron continues mission to locate PPE production in U.S. Nephron Pharmaceuticals' latest expansion project is the launch of a new business called Nephron Nitrile. AirBoss expands reach, footprint with acquisitions AirBoss of America's plan to grow via acquisitions or mergers is rapidly gaining traction. Freudenberg Medical expansion supports U.S. demand Freudenberg Medical is expanding its manufacturing plant in Alajuela, Costa Rica to keep pace with rapid growth. Honeywell looks to start U.S. nitrile glove operation A Honeywell spokesman indicated the current plan will include the addition of a new U.S. nitrile glove production facility and personnel for the company. Tristone N.C. hose factory to close 2 years after opening Tristone Flowtech Group GmbH plans to close its U.S. manufacturing plant in Mooresville, N.C., by the end of June and move production of its battery and engine cooling products to the company's facility in Delicias, Mexico. AirBoss acquisition bolsters military, health care offerings AirBoss Defense Group is taking another giant step toward expanding its presence in the global military and health care markets while branching out further into non-military sectors. Goldsmith & Eggleton investment improves efficiencies at Ohio plant A trimmer, more efficient Goldsmith & Eggleton surged into 2021 in a better position than it found itself at the same time last year. AirBoss unveiling high heat-resistant EPDM AirBoss' Rubber Solutions division recently developed HeatBoss EPDM, a next-generation, high heat-resistant compound. AirBoss gets U.S. glove pact worth up to $576 million Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, when the U.S. federal government has faced a critical shortage of key personal protection and survivability equipment, AirBoss of America Corp. has stepped up to help fill the gap. AirBoss bunny boot contract worth up to $23 million AirBoss Defense Group has received two orders for the production of specialized boots that, combined, are worth up to $23 million. Load More
