New Custom Compounder for Medical & Consumer Markets

摘要

Arkadia Plastics, Inc., New Britain, Conn., is an 18-month-old custom compounder of a broad range of thermoplastics, with an annual capacity of up to 10 million lb. Founder and president Kostas Geargacopoulos (see photo) says the company initially focused on medical-grade compounds, particularly for tubing, but has expanded to serving a broad range of consumer markets. Arkadia has 2.5-in. and 3.5-in. single-screw extruders, a 58-mm twin-screw extruder, and underwater pelletizers.