Founded in 2014 by Faith Nussdorfer, Chardon-based Intelligent Polymer Solutions supplies rail construction projects with American-made polymer materials and procurement support. IPS introduced its proprietary Nylotherm® material to the rail industry, where it is used in applications that had challenged other materials. The woman-owned small disadvantaged business holds DBE and WBE certifications in multiple states and brings more than 30 years of combined construction expertise to rail projects.
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Construction Polymer Technologies, LLCSince the mid-1980s, Construction Polymer Technologies has developed and supplied customized products for rail mass transit systems. Founded by Ronald Raymond, who pioneered vibration-reduction solutions for rail, the company focuses on vibration damping and electrical-isolation products for railway track construction and maintenance of way.IMPERIAL, PA
Railway Products GroupFounded in 1986 as Railway Products Group (formerly RailPlan International), the company designs and manufactures products for the railroad and transit industry. It describes itself as a manufacturer of small- to medium-scale parts and has a Baltimore manufacturing and engineering center; it also identifies as a woman-owned business.BALTIMORE, MD
National PolymerSince 2005, Chagrin Falls-based National Polymer has developed and manufactured custom polymers, adhesives and coatings for applications where an off-the-shelf material will not do. Its senior-level chemists and engineers can take a project from deformulation or a new formulation through pilot coating, scale-up and production, including roll-to-roll work. National Polymer operates under ISO 9001:2015 systems and received the 2022 Excellence in Manufacturing Award from MAGNET and the Geauga Growth Partnership.CHARLEROI, PA
Polytek Development CorpSince 1984, Easton-based Polytek Development Corp. has formulated and manufactured specialty polymer materials for mold making, casting and coating, serving both industrial users and makers. Its materials help turn everything from sculptural originals and concrete textures to theatrical effects and food-contact molds into repeatable forms, with hands-on technical support built into the company’s approach. Polytek also develops private-label polymer products for businesses that want materials packaged under their own brands.EASTON, PA