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Tekni-Plex Plastron Division Renamed Natvar

Reflects depth of product line and support services for healthcare customers

LIBERTYVILLE, IL – Tekni-Plex, Inc. has announced that one of its companies, Plastron, has changed its name to Natvar, effective January 31, 2002. The name change relates to the company and its Clayton, North Carolina and City of Industry, California facilities.

The Natvar company and its product line were originally purchased by Tekni-Plex in 1999. Both Plastron and Natvar specialize in close-tolerance tubing components for such medical and healthcare applications as intravenous therapy, hemodialysis equipment, cardiovascular procedures, urinary drainage, and catheter products.

Natvar is known for its patented product lines, including the tri-layer SurePath 151, which is a plasticizer-free fluid path product used for drug delivery. Natvar also enjoys a reputation for providing extensive engineering and R&D support to help its customers expedite their products to market.
Tekni-Plex Plastron Division Renamed Natvar
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Commenting on the name change, Ed Goldberg, general manager of Natvar, explained that “the new name is in recognition of our desire to emphasize the brand heritage that Natvar brings to our company. It is also intended to signify that we are committed to providing our customers with a highly differentiated level of service, quality, and innovation while continuing to generate the best possible value in all of our products. The Natvar name and longstanding tradition are synonymous with this strategy.”

Headquartered in Somerville, New Jersey, Tekni-Plex is a global, diversified manufacturer of packaging, products, and materials for the healthcare, consumer, and food packaging industries. The company has built a leadership position in its core markets and focuses on vertically integrated production of highly specialized products.

Natvar’s main office is located at 19555 E. Arenth Avenue, City of Industry, California 91748; telephone 909-594-3660.

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