October 7, 2021
Head of Global Corporate Communications and Public Affairs - TekniPlex
Wayne, Pa . (October 7, 2021) – TekniPlex Healthcare has acquired Johnson Plastic Group (JPG), a manufacturer of high-precision extrusions, as part of a strategy to expand its platform of patient care solutions.
Headquartered in Mexicali, Mexico, Johnson Plastic Group specializes in high-precision extrusions for medical device applications. The company offers complete extrusion solutions for a wide variety of medical devices used in therapeutic and interventional procedures.
The acquisition increases TekniPlex Healthcare's capabilities in the medical device sector and expands the division's global footprint with this new presence in Mexico.
“This acquisition makes a lot of sense for us and enhances our ability to serve our customers,” said Chris Qualters, CEO of TekniPlex Healthcare. “It complements our existing capabilities and solutions and increases our geographic reach, bringing us closer to our important customer base in Mexico and the Baja California region. “It also allows us to leverage JPG’s expertise for our entire global customer base and healthcare end markets.”
Qualters noted: “The addition of JPG continues to expand our innovative patient care solutions platform, which focuses on materials science and processing technologies. “We intend to create an even more comprehensive set of products and solutions that help improve patient outcomes.”
Enrique Preciado, owner and CEO of JPG, said: “We are really excited to be part of TekniPlex Healthcare. “We will now be able to offer greater opportunities to our employees and a broader range of materials science products and solutions for our customers.”
ABOUT JPG
Johnson Plastic Group specializes in engineered extrusion solutions for complex and demanding applications in the medical device industry. Headquartered in Mexicali, Mexico, JPG designs, develops and customizes high-tolerance solutions using advanced extrusion technologies and cutting-edge machinery for some of the world's largest OEM and healthcare companies.
ABOUT TEKNIPLEX
TekniPlex is a globally integrated company that offers innovative solutions leveraging materials science and manufacturing technologies. As a global leader in the healthcare and consumer products markets, TekniPlex provides medical device components and a broad range of materials science solutions that lead to a healthier, more sustainable world. Its solutions are used by some of the most recognized companies in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, personal care, home and food and beverage sectors. Headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, TekniPlex employs 7,000 people across operations in Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Northern Ireland and the United States. For more information, visit www.tekni-plex.com.
