Transcendia Inc., founded in 1931 and headquartered in Park Ridge, Illinois, manufactures and converts custom engineered materials, with a focus on films designed to protect products and support safety and health. It serves more than 2,300 customers globally and operates 13 manufacturing facilities and three distribution centers.
TransWorld Plastic Films IncFounded by Ronald Mounts, a member of the original research and development team for release liners, TransWorld Plastic Films Inc. manufactures cast-embossed release liners and other custom poly films in Rochelle, Illinois. Mounts helped introduce cast-embossed films to the marketplace, and the company continues that specialized work with custom formulations, in-house recycling, and production-generated scrap recovery of up to 98%. TransWorld is ISO-certified and holds NMSDC minority-business and WBENC women-business certifications.BUFFALO, NY
NovacelFounded in 1982, Novacel makes surface-protection and process materials for industrial manufacturing, including protective films used on materials such as metal and plastics. The company grew through acquisitions in Italy, the United States and elsewhere, and now reports more than 700 employees, over 3,000 customers and 40 manufacturing sites worldwide. Its stated focus is developing surface solutions and supporting customers’ industrial processes.TROY, OH
DUNMOREDUNMORE manufactures engineered films, foils, and fabrics, with a focus on coated, laminated, and metallized materials. The company has worked in these fields for more than 50 years and operates manufacturing facilities in the United States and Europe. Its products are developed for commercial, defense, military, and space applications as well as other industrial markets.BREWSTER, NY
POLIFILMFor more than 50 years, family-run POLIFILM has manufactured extruded and self-adhesive protective films that shield sensitive surfaces during processing, assembly, storage, and transport. Its POLIFILM PROTECTION business is known for application-specific solutions, including transparent laser-cutting film that allows operators to inspect the surface without removing the film. The group combines production and development sites in seven countries with a global sales and distribution network, while its quality system is certified to ISO 9001:2015.HAMPSHIRE, IL