January 8, 2005 , Enfield CT – Oxford Performance Materials, Inc. (OPM) has selected Vaupell as its exclusive molder of its OXPEKK®-IG implant grade polymer. This new relationship expands procurement options for medical OEM's.
“We are very pleased to announce Vaupell as our exclusive US injection molding process partner”, said Scott DeFelice , President of OPM. “Vaupell has a superb national reputation as a molder of high performance polymers as well as extensive experience molding medical implants. From part design, tool design and assembly to packaging, Vaupell offers our customers the type of turn key solution that they find highly desirable.”
“We have watched with keen interest the evolution of OPM. They are bringing excellent products to the marketplace, supporting their offerings with world-class technical support and building true partnerships. I am convinced that the combination of Vaupell's broad capabilities and OPM's medical polymer technology will create lasting value”, said Joe Jahn, President of Vaupell.
Vaupell has over 56 years experience in molding advanced polymers for medical and aerospace applications, and is highly qualified to be OPM's partner for injection molded products. With Class 7 & 8 clean rooms, ISO 13485:2003 and CE certification, Scientific Injection Molding technologies and much more, Vaupell provides a cost-effective source for design, process validation and contract manufacturing of a variety of products. For more information, please visit www.vaupell.com .
Founded in March 2000, OPM has rapidly become an industry leader in the ultra-high performance thermoplastic polymers market. The firm's versatile OXPEKK® polymers are currently being used in space and defense, medical, semiconductor, and industrial markets worldwide. For more information, please visit www.oxfordpm.com .
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