Mike McNulty Rubber & Plastics News Correspondent Mobile Number: 330-865-6124 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Quanex acquires LMI, brings two close companies closer Houston-headquartered Quanex acquired the assets of LMI for an estimated $92 million from joint owners Lauren International and Meteor Elastomers Solutions GmbH. Semperit boosting hose capacity at Austrian site With an eye on maintaining sustainable organic growth, Semperit is investing $110 million to expand hose production capacity at its Odry, Czech Republic, site. Semperit christens new seals factory in Georgia The new U.S.-based manufacturing plant, also acting as Semperit's North American headquarters, spans close to 151,000 square feet and aligns with the company's commitment to sustainability and customers. Norres growing with new Indiana plant With double-digit sales growth each year since 2017, Norres' customer base is expanding. To meet this rapid growth, the company has moved into a new 55,000-sq.ft. facility. 3M's $53 million investment to boost PPE production Personal protection equipment maker 3M plans to expand production at its Nebraska plant. 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. Load More
