ELASTO Appoints Mimox as Distribution Partner in Switzerland
ELASTO, a leader in the development and manufacture of custom formulated thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds, has appointed Mimox as their distribution partner in Switzerland and the Principality of Lichtenstein.
Mimox, based in Zurich, has over 30 years experience in the Swiss plastics sector, working as the distribution partner for several leading chemical speciality manufacturers. Mimox will be responsible for the market development and sales of ELASTO’s range of Dryflex® and Mediprene® TPEs in Switzerland.
Per G. Hellberg, managing director ELASTO commented, “With a growing customer base in Switzerland we felt the time was right to appoint a local partner. With a strong Swiss medical manufacturing sector, we have seen increasing demand for our Mediprene® range of TPEs for medical device applications. This partnership offers our customers the local sales coverage, stock inventory and support of Mimox with intelligent material solutions and technical expertise provided by ELASTO.”
Dryflex® TPEs are used in a wide range of applications including; soft-touch grips, caps and closures, toys, automotive interior and exteriors and construction profiles. The Mediprene® range of TPE compounds has proven to be strong alternatives as replacement for PVC; they are completely synthetic and latex free thereby minimizing allergy risks. Mediprene® compounds are sterilizable with gamma, EtO and steam and representative grades have passed cytotoxicity tests according to ISO 10993-5 and biocompatibility tests according to USP Class VI.
“As a distribution partner for ELASTO we are fully committed to delivering specialities in Switzerland. Together with the ELASTO’s technical expertise we will deliver steady and comprehensive support in TPE projects – especially for medical applications. For 30 years we have been a reliable partner in Swiss Plastics Industry and we reinforce expand this commitment through this new collaboration”, mentioned Mr. Fritz Kessler, Managing Director of Mimox AG.
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