Founded 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.
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Akron Polymer ProductsSince 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.AKRON, OH
Finger Lakes ExtrusionFounded in 1998 after its founders acquired Nalgene Tubing Products, Finger Lakes Extrusion manufactures flexible plastic tubing in Canandaigua, New York, for applications ranging from medical and food processing to dairy and industrial fluid handling. The family business combines more than 100 years of team expertise with custom sizing, formulations and packaging, while keeping standard tubing in stock for quick shipment. Its five-acre facility uses a 1,634-panel solar array that offsets 80% of its electricity demand, and its quality system is ISO 9001:2015-certified.CANANDAIGUA, NY
Hi-Tech ExtrusionsFounded in 1997 in Chardon, Ohio, Hi-Tech Extrusions manufactures custom-engineered thermoplastic profiles and tubing, and has expanded from its original 10,000-square-foot facility to nearly 50,000 square feet. The company specializes in close-tolerance, intricate extrusions and offers co-extrusion and in-line secondary operations for customer-specific parts.CHARDON, OH
DuraFin TubeSince 1984, DuraFin Tube has grown from a fabrication and weld shop into a Minerva, Ohio manufacturer of finned tubing, enhanced-surface technical tubing, and custom heat-exchange equipment. Its in-house tooling and granular quality control support OEM customers developing or retrofitting systems, while the company also produces specialized heat-exchanger components and tube-mill products. DuraFin Tube operates an ISO 9001-certified quality system focused on customer satisfaction and continual improvement.MINERVA, OH