Husky Technologies is a world leader in injection molding technologies, solutions and services. Providing optimal production solutions, Husky collaborates with many of the world’s leading brands and producers.

Choosing a supplier who is a leading reputable enterprise is a wise step for Vietnamese businesses looking to reach demanding markets through improving capacity and developing high quality products.

Rubber has been the predominant material for use in syringe stoppers, but TPEs are a better alternative, according to Teknor Apex. For one thing, the curing step required in rubber processing is eliminated, minimizing concerns about extractables and leachables. Also, TPE scrap can be recycled and the molding cycles are shorter. More intricate designs and tighter dimensional tolerances can be achieved, as well.

Sharing Husky’s upcoming plans in the Vietnamese market, Emile mentioned they will continue to work with leaders in the market. Husky is committed to providing manufacturers with industry-leading technology, services and support.

Recognizing the growth potential, Husky began entering this developing market in 1993. At the time, Vietnam was seen to have a stable political environment, a young and growing population, and a strategic geographical location to promote development. Its industries are also thriving with stable growth rates over the years.

A low coefficient of friction enables the stoppers molded from the new Medalist TPEs to achieve a consistent piston release and travel force in both glass and plastic syringe barrels, said Teknor Apex. The compounds can be over-molded onto plungers, eliminating an assembly step. In addition to grades for over-molding onto polypropylene, specialty grades are available that, unlike TPVs, can be over-molded onto engineering resins like polycarbonate, ABS, PC/ABS, acrylic, acetal, PBT and COPE. Unlike most TPVs, the Medalist TPEs do not require pre-drying.

“Stoppers must move smoothly against the wall of the syringe barrel, provide an exceptional seal to preserve the integrity of the drug and be chemically inert to prevent interaction with the syringe contents,” said Ross van Royen, Senior Market Manager, Regulated Products. “Teknor Apex has developed a portfolio of Medalist TPEs that meet these performance requirements while providing substantial economic advantages because of their ease of processing.”

Emile said: “Tan Hiep Phat is one of the largest beverage companies in Vietnam with a dynamic and ambitious leadership team that finds every way to improve and innovate to meet the needs of customers and international standards. We also support Tan Hiep Phat in delivering on its commitment to sustainability and the circular economy through the implementation of recycling and lightweighting initiatives.”

The cooperation between Husky and Tan Hiep Phat has helped both companies become industry leaders in Vietnam with a focus on continuous improvement and technological innovation. At the same time, both companies share common values in delivering safety and sustainability in essential products to consumers.

Husky’s solutions have helped Tan Hiep Phat successfully implement its own packaging production strategy, contributing to reduced production costs and increased competitiveness in the market. For this reason, Husky has become a leading strategic supplier of Tan Hiep Phat over the years.

Medical-grade thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) have performance and cost advantages over conventional rubber in syringe component application.

Husky Technologies, the industry’s leading technology provider of plastic injection molding solutions, has worked with Tan Hiep Phat since 1993 to provide high-end technology to install their first PET preform production system. Most recently, Husky enabled Vietnam’s leading beverage company to take a big step forward when implementing recycling and lightweighting initiatives.

One of the leading enterprises in Vietnam that Husky has worked with is the Tan Hiep Phat Group. Husky and Tan Hiep Phat have worked together since 1993 when Tan Hiep Phat purchased the company’s first PET preform molding system.

New medical-grade thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) from Teknor Apex (Pawtucket, RI) for injection molded plunger stoppers provide improved syringe performance and are less costly and easier to mold than natural and isoprene rubber, said the company. The TPE-based stoppers also have processing advantages compared with thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) elastomers. Teknor Apex Co. will introduce the compounds in booth S22045 at NPE2018.

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The Medalist TPEs exhibit improved compression set in comparison with competing TPEs, making possible a more secure seal, said Teknor Apex. The compounds can be molded in high-cavitation tooling. All grades are sterilizable and are available in natural or black colors.

“We work hand in hand, based on professionalism and support. This will continue in the future,” Emile Haddad, Sales General Manager – Rigid Packaging SEA shared.

Husky has become a trusted equipment supplier for many businesses in Vietnam. Many of these businesses are leading brands in the country. There are currently more than 110 Husky injection molding systems operating throughout Vietnam, producing about 7 billion parts per year (including preforms, closures, lids, and thinwall food containers).