With more than 40 years in extrusion, iNOEX GmbH develops measurement and automation systems for the plastics industry, with particular strength in monitoring and controlling pipe production. Based in Melle and part of the CiTEX Group, the company combines gravimetric systems with inline measurement to improve wall-thickness consistency, reduce material use and document production data. Its ISO 9001:2015-certified operation supports customers worldwide with installation, training and long-term service.
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FACTS IncSince 1992, Cuyahoga Falls-based FACTS Inc. has engineered measurement, process-control and information systems for rubber and plastics manufacturing. Rather than making the core measurement technology, the company integrates the best-fit gauges with existing machinery and production lines, with particular experience in calendering, extrusion and plant upgrades. FACTS has shipped more than 1,000 systems to installations in 14 countries and provides 24/7 technical support.CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
PiXARGUS GmbHFounded in 1999 as a three-person start-up in Aachen, PiXARGUS GmbH develops and manufactures machine-vision systems for automated surface inspection and dimensional measurement in extrusion and other continuous production lines. Based in Würselen, the company is particularly distinctive for its inspection of difficult corrugated-tube surfaces, using eight-camera systems to capture the peaks, valleys and transition areas between them. Its systems are used worldwide, with 1,300 installations supporting manufacturers in sectors including automotive and medical engineering, and its solutions are ISO 9001 certified.WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP, OH
OptinovaFounded in 1971, Optinova develops and extrudes precision tubing for demanding medical and industrial applications, including components used in catheters and critical industrial systems. One of the world’s oldest extrusion companies still in operation, it combines Nordic engineering with global manufacturing in Finland, Thailand and the United States, serving partners in more than 50 countries. Its in-house tooling, polymer expertise and secondary operations allow customers to move from prototypes to high-volume production with the same extrusion partner.326220PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA
OSI PlasticsFounded in Columbus in 1975 to address a shortage of plastic sewer pipe, OSI Plastics now makes pipe and custom plastic profile extrusions for customer-specified designs. The Ohio Steel Industries division has remained in the extrusion business for more than 40 years, with particular experience producing HDPE duct for telecommunications and utility infrastructure. Its Columbus and Delaware facilities manufacture in the United States, and the extrusion plant is ISO 9001:2015 registered.COLUMBUS, OH