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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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
ENECON CorporationFamily-owned since its founding in 1990, ENECON Corporation is known for developing American-made polymer technologies that help industrial operators repair damaged assets instead of replacing them. Its work grew from pioneering Navy-approved nonskid deck coatings and hull-fairing materials, and today supports facilities in more than 60 countries. ENECON is ISO 9001:2015 certified.MEDFORD, NY
Carbon PolymersEstablished in 1995, Carbon Polymers is a privately held compounder of thermoplastic resins, engineering application-specific materials at its Lodi, Ohio facility. Its ISO 9001-certified operation works with prime and recycled content, and on-site physical-property testing provides a Certificate of Analysis for every product. The company also operates multiple manufacturing, sales, and service facilities across the United States and Canada.LODI, OH