TekniPlex features thermoformable films for medical device applications at MD&M West

Wayne, Pa. (January 17, 2020) —TekniPlex will be showing its line of medical device films at MD&M West, February 11-13, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, Booth 3019.

For thermoformable rigid medical device tray applications, TekniPlex will be featuring its TekniMD® PXA structure which is a lamination of its proprietary PX film and Aclar®. It is ideal for products requiring an enhanced moisture barrier.

Also suitable for thermoformable medical device applications is TekniMD® , a PETG/COC/PETG coextrusion. Both TekniMD® films structures can be sterilized using gamma, EtO or e-beam and are available in clear, white or blue tint.

“With moisture barrier being a critical attribute for many new medical device applications, TekniPlex offers a broad portfolio of solutions. Our structures offer varying degrees of barrier to ensure your product’s demanding performance requirements are met,” explained Melissa Green, senior director global marketing, Tekni-Films. “Our material structures have also been engineered to give you a wide processing window to help you achieve your operational objectives.”

The structures are backed by TekniPlex’s multi-decade track record of providing thermoformable barrier materials to the global marketplace for a variety of applications.

About the TekniPlex healthcare packaging businesses

The TekniPlex healthcare packaging businesses (TekniPlex Flexibles, Tekni-Films, Lameplast, LF of America and Beyers Plastics) produce flexible packaging for the medical device and pharmaceutical markets via nine manufacturing plants in North America and Europe. For medical devices, TekniPlex offers a broad portfolio of sterilizable packaging substrates including thermoformable medical tray films, coated and uncoated Tyvek®, heat- and cold-seal coated paper and films, medical grade laminates, die-cut lids, labels and cleanroom bags. For pharmaceutical applications, TekniPlex offers blister films and foil, film and paper laminates, unit- and multi-dose containers.

About TekniPlex, Inc.
TekniPlex is a globally-integrated company focused on developing and manufacturing products for a wide variety of end markets, including medical, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, personal care, household and industrial. TekniPlex is headquartered in Wayne, PA, and operates manufacturing sites across ten countries worldwide to meet the needs of its global customers. For more information visit .