IDI Composites International Achieves First Industry Certification for Food-Safe Products


NOBLESVILLE, IN (USA) - IDI Composites International, the premier global formulator and manufacturer of thermoset molding compounds, announces that it is the first recipient of the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) International's Standard 51 certification in the food industry for Bulk Molding Compound (BMC) and Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) materials.

Using IDI Composites' pre-approved materials allows customers to expedite their NSF certification process, increasing their speed to market as fully certified for the food industry. This unique pre-approval of IDI Composites' thermoset materials demonstrates its leadership in the thermoset molding compound industry and it's continued dedication to the food service industry.

IDI Composites now offers more than 20 materials that have been pre-approved by NSF for use in food industry products, such as meat slicers, steamers, microwave oven components, countertops, steamtable housings, etc. These base ingredients are available in a range of colors, resins, and fillers, allowing for various high performance properties to be formulated for individual customer requirements.

About IDI Composites International:

IDI Composites International is the premier global formulator and manufacturer of thermoset molding compounds for custom molders and OEMs. The company provides customized polyester/vinylester-based bulk molding compounds (BMC) and sheet molding compounds (SMC) for the world's most demanding markets, including automotive, electrical, appliance, food service, and energy.

Headquartered in a 200,000 square foot manufacturing facility and research center in Noblesville, IN (USA), IDI has a strong presence in the international thermoset composites market. To support a growing customer base world-wide, the company operates multiple wholly-owned manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia, and The Americas.

About NSF International:

NSF International is an independent, not-for-profit organization, that provides standards development, product certification, education, and risk-management for public health and safety (www.nsf.org). NSF serves customers in over 100 countries in its food safety, consulting and certification division and is committed to protecting public health and safety worldwide. Additional services include management systems, registrations delivered through NSF International Strategic Registrations, organic certification provided by Quality Assurance International, and education through the NSF Center for Public Health Education.

NSF was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI USA.

For more information,
contact: Alyssa Knightly
Program Manager
Ward Hill Marketing
360 Merrimack Street,
Bldg. 5, 3rd Floor Lawrence,
MA 01843 USA
TEL: +1 978-794-5441;
FAX: +1 978-688-8418
E-MAIL: aknightly@wardhillmarketing.com

407 South 7th Street
Noblesville, IN 46061
Tel: 317-773-1766
Fax: 317-773-3877
www.idicomposites.com
info@idicomposites.com

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