| Bibby Sterilin Ltd. Press Release |  |
Silicone and Plastics - Custom Products and Manufacturing Solutions for the Medical Device Market
Bibby Sterilin have combined their exceptional expertise in custom manufacturing and special projects with highly focused investment to produce a winning formula for continuing rapid growth into the Medical Device sector. Improvements in their manufacturing unit and the appointment of a new specialist Business Development Manager have played their part in the company’s success in this market area.
With over 40 years' experience in silicone and plastics manufacture, Bibby Sterilin offer unrivalled expertise in all aspects of custom design and manufacture. Renowned in the market for their Esco®, Sterilin® and Azlon® brands, the company has established an excellent reputation for delivering high specification custom products in the medical device and diagnostic markets.
The company occupies a unique position in the marketplace, offering both silicone rubber and thermoplastic manufacturing expertise under one roof, backed by a full range of supporting services. These include printing, clean room manufacture, assembly and bespoke packaging. Considerable project management experience and an understanding of medical and scientific legislation further consolidate Bibby Sterilin's reputation as a leading edge supplier in the field.
Bibby Sterilin's broad range of silicone processes include liquid silicone rubber-, transfer-, and compression moulding, silicone extrusion, and, within the thermoplastic field, both injection and blow moulding. Versatility is the key to success and Bibby Sterilin's injection machinery ranges from 35 – 250 ton units and their blow moulding capability from 30ml containers to 5 litre bottles.
The company's product capabilities are illustrated by some of their many successes which include considerable experience in laryngeal mask and airway products (using both moulding and extrusion capabilities), technical silicone mouldings, customised seals and 'o' rings in a variety of colours, fine membranes moulded to customer specification, and complex assemblies often involving both silicone and thermoplastic components.
