Akron Polymer Products

Employee Size

51-200

Organization Type

Privately Held

Headquarters

Akron, OH

Founded

1986

Since 1986, Akron Polymer Products has made extruded thermoplastic tubing and fabricated tube components for automotive and transportation applications from its Ohio operation. Its engineers work with customers from development through testing, including conversions from metal or rubber designs to plastic and complex formed assemblies such as vacuum brake and hydraulic clutch tubing. The company serves industrial customers as well and delivers custom components globally.

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