APS Elastomers Provides Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) for Essential Medical Applications During COVID-19 Pandemic

Westland, Michigan (April 7, 2020) With the recent coronavirus affecting major domestic TPE suppliers, APS Elastomers positioned itself to provide material desperately needed for health care and medical applications to the North American market; helping small and medium manufacturers get through these difficult periods by significantly increasing its inventory and managing its supply chain. Deemed an essential supplier, APS has worked tirelessly answering technical questions and supplying numerous manufacturers of healthcare and medical supply applications. “Our ability to source materials globally ensures availability, and by selecting our supplying partners based on geography and technical knowhow, we can provide quality elastomers at competitive pricing”, says Stephane Morin, co-owner of APS Elastomers.

Under its strict manufacturing specifications, APS Elastomers secures TPUs, TPVs and TPE-S from multiple sources worldwide; enabling APS to get the best thermoplastic elastomers based on each manufacturer’s expertise in chemistry and process. APS Elastomers provides engineering service, technical support, and TPE materials (TPEs, TPVs, TPUs and other soft elastomers) for medical, as well as consumer and industrial applications. “We continue to expand and diversify our TPE portfolio by adding new product offerings and aligning ourselves with manufacturing partners to better serve our customers in North America”, says Stephane Morin. 

Company offerings include Zythane® TPUs, Maxelast® TPEs, Viprene® TPVs, TPE alloys, compounding series, and custom and standard soft elastomer formulations.  APS Elastomers is committed to continuous innovation in all areas of the elastomer business by providing high levels of service and support. “Our mission is to ensure the right polymer is used, develop new applications and better processing techniques, and help OEMs and processors market their end products successfully and efficiently”, proclaims co-owner, Roger Huarng. “Our number one goal is to collaborate with our customers and be part of their overall success”, adds Morin.

For more information on how APS Elastomers can find cost-effective solutions, develop proprietary formulations, and enhance products faster and more efficiently, contact info@apstpe.com