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Foster Corp.

45 Ridge Rd.
Putnam, CT 06260
Tel: 860/928-4102
Fax: 860/928-4226

Web: http://www.fostercomp.com
E-mail: info@fostercomp.com

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FOSTER CORPORATION
Leadership in BioMedical Material Solutions

Foster is a full-service materials solutions company serving medical, pharmaceutical delivery, and biotechnology companies with extremely precise polymer technologies. Our solutions include a comprehensive range of biomedical materials, material development support, and supply chain management.

Our unique range of material solutions and highly disciplined production resources also serve companies outside the medical market that require precision materials and specialized volumes similar to companies in the biomedical market.

Foster provides highly engineered solutions world-wide through three functional business units including:

Biomedical Polymers (BMP) - Precision polymer compounding for medical and pharmaceutical applications.
Applied Polymer Development (APD) - Contract polymer development services for highly complex and technical material challenges
Supply Chain Management (SCM) - Logistical services dedicated to the unique volume, timing and specification requirements of biomedical companies.

POLYMER EXPERTISE
Providing material solutions to the biomedical markets requires experience in a wide range of polymers. Many of these polymers require unique handling and processing technologies to optimize finished part performance. Base polymers used in customer material solutions include:

MATERIAL TECHNOLOGIES
Through years of dedication to solving complex medical material challenges and continued effort to advance biomedical companies, Foster has developed expertise in a number of material solution platforms including:

Foster’s brand recognized, industry standard technologies include:

• Fostalink™ cross-linked polymer compounds
• Fostathane™ thermoplastic polyurethane compounds
• Fostalon™ nylon compound
• LoPro™ radiopaque compounds
• SEP™ selectively enhanced polymers (conductive, low friction, nanocomposites)

MANUFACTURING EXPERTISE
Foster’s manufacturing incorporates the highest level of discipline in all aspects of production from clean environments to material handling, and manufacturing to testing and traceability. Above all else, our quality standards are established to exceed even the industry standards of many medical device companies. Our ISO 2000 registration underscores this focus on quality.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Foster Corporation
45 Ridge Road
Putnam, CT 06260
Tel: 800-729-0251
      860-928-4102
Fax: 860-928-4226
fostercorp@fostercomp.com
http://www.fostercomp.com

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