The company offers both silicone rubber and thermoplastic manufacturing expertise under one roof, backed by a full range of supporting services
Bibby Sterilin has combined its expertise in custom manufacturing and special projects with highly focused investment to produce what it hopes is a winning formula for continuing rapid growth.
Improvements in its manufacturing unit and the appointment of a new specialist business development manager have played their part in the company's success in this market area.
With over 40 years' experience in silicone and plastics manufacture, Bibby Sterilin offers expertise in custom design and manufacture.
Known in the market for its Esco, Sterilin, and Azlon brands, the company has established a reputation for delivering high specification custom products in the medical device and diagnostic markets.
The company offers both silicone rubber and thermoplastic manufacturing expertise under one roof, backed by a full range of supporting services.
These include printing, some clean room manufacture, assembly and bespoke packaging.
Considerable project management experience and an understanding of medical and scientific legislation further support its offerings Bibby Sterilin's broad range of silicone processes include liquid silicone rubber-, transfer-, and compression moulding, silicone extrusion, and, within the thermoplastic field, injection and blow moulding.
Versatility is the key to success and Bibby Sterilin's injection machinery ranges from 35 - 250 tonne units and its blow moulding capability from 30ml containers to five litre bottles.
The company's product capabilities are illustrated by some of its many successes which include considerable experience in laryngeal mask and airway products (using both moulding and extrusion capabilities), technical silicone mouldings, customised seals and O-rings in a variety of colours, fine membranes moulded to customer specification, and complex assemblies often involving both silicone and thermoplastic components.