Douglas Medical And Melitek A/S Announce An Agreement

MUNDELEIN, Ill., Aug. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- DOUGLAS MEDICAL PRODUCTS will provide sales and technical support for the expansion of MELITEK's full line of high quality polymer compounds. This Agreement expands MELITEK's global leadership into North America, providing direct access to their next generation polymer solutions for healthcare applications.  

Doug Johnson, CEO of DOUGLAS MEDICAL PRODUCTS, commented, "We are very excited to be partnering with a global leader in polymer compounds. Melitek offers customized polymer compounds based on PE, PP, PS, ABS, TPE, TPO and TPV for healthcare. These applications include IV/pharma containers, medical tubing, catheters, ports and other medical/diagnostic components. This will enable healthcare companies to find sustainable, customizable, eco-friendly material solutions and drive value."

Jesper Laursen, Co-Owner of MELITEK, commented, "We are very enthusiastic to partner with DOUGLAS MEDICAL PRODUCTS and capitalize on their success. They have experience, capabilities, and a broad network within the healthcare community to help us establish successful new opportunities."

About DOUGLAS MEDICAL PRODUCTS
DOUGLAS MEDICAL PRODUCTS (DMP), is a full-service, high quality, contract manufacturer producing a full line of standard and custom IV Administration/Extension and Enteral products. DMP has a broad range of 510k's. The mission is to service the market with next generation products, innovative technology and cost effective production. DMP capabilities include engineering, injection molding, extrusion, assembly operations, and regulatory support. DMP can develop products from initial concept to full production. This enables our customers to offer private label products to expand their market presence and penetrate new markets. DMP's customer base includes companies from start-ups to large corporations.

About MELITEK A/S Denmark
MELITEK is a global leader and has been providing solutions to some of the largest worldwide healthcare companies for over 25 years.  Through their Meliflex line, their innovative thermoplastic polyolefin based materials are specially developed and manufactured to meet the stringent regulatory requirements in diagnostic, medical device and pharmaceutical applications. The Meliflex products are available for the production of film, tubing, and molding applications and offer a value-added alternative to flexible PVC with significant benefits that include softness and flexibility without use of plasticizers and phthalates. The Meliflex products are compliant to USP and ISO 10993 requirements.

Additional Information:
DOUGLAS MEDICAL PRODUCTS: www.douglasmedicalproducts.com   
MELITEK: www.melitek.com

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