Press Release
RTP Company
Establishes Ultra Clean Compounding Center for Production
of Clean Compounds
RTP Company
January 13, 2009
WINONA, MINN, USA - (January 13, 2009) -
Global custom engineered thermoplastic compounder RTP Company
has established a controlled manufacturing environmentdedicated
to the production of clean compounds for sensitive applications
in medical, electronic, and other industries at its Winona,
Minn., headquarterslocation.
"As a global compounder
of custom engineered thermoplastic, our customers continue
to challenge us to be at the forefront of many technologies.
One
common theme we hear from many markets is the desire for
clean compounds," according to Gregg Newby, Global
Director of Marketing and
Business Development at RTP Company. "In response,
we have established an Ultra Clean Compounding Center to
manufacture materials for applications with higher quality
requirements. The new center is a controlled production
environment offering significant improvements that allows
us to now supply superior quality clean compounds."
Currently
operational with two extrusion lines, the 3,300 sq ft (305
m2) self-contained Ultra Clean Compounding Center has capacity
for four lines and is
capable of producing almost any product in RTP Company's
portfolio. Extrusion and post-extrusion operations (cooling,
pelletizing, classifying, and packaging) are conducted inside
a climate-controlled, positive pressure environment with
interlocks to limit access.
Extruders are fully automated
with touch-screen controls that allow complete process monitoring
and data acquisition. "Compounds produced in our new
facility are also ideal for applications that require extensive
data recording and robust traceability of the manufacturing
process," added Newby.
Stringent operating and finished
product testing protocols are used to minimize any potential
for cross contamination during manufacture. Good manufacturingpractices
are utilized in management and operation of the new center.
"Tighter control over the environment and specifications
during manufacture results inmore consistent compounds and
eliminates sources of contamination. We can ensure that
materials produced in this facility will set new industry
standards," explained Newby.
Initial demand for clean materials
has primarily been driven by the medical and electronics
industries, but applications requiring improved cleanliness
are
quickly spreading to other industries where the cost of
contamination in rejected parts is extremely high.
For more information on RTP Company custom engineered
thermoplastic compounds, call (800) 433-4787 or (507) 454-6900,
or visit their website at
www.rtpcompany.com.
About RTP Company
RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, is a global
compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company
has eight manufacturing plants on three continents, plus
sales representatives throughout North America, Europe,
and Asia/Pacific. RTP Company's engineers develop custom
compounds in over 60 different engineering resin systems
for applications requiring color, conductive, elastomeric,
flame retardant, high temperature, shielding, structural,
and wear resistant properties.
