The SEKISUI KYDEX story began 60 years ago, in 1965 when KYDEX® 100 was invented at Rohm & Haas Co. At its outset, this high-impact, fire-rated, and acrylic-modified PVC thermoplastic sheet proved ideal for hard-to-form parts for a wide range of applications.

From its beginnings, KYDEX® materials have been synonymous with quality, durability, and service in the thermoplastics market. KYDEX® Thermoplastics and KYDEX® Injection Molding resins are used for housings and covers for medical devices. From Orthotics and IVD equipment to MRI machines and Surgical Robots, SEKISUI KYDEX has been the premiere choice due to their material’s natural fire ratings, chemical resistance to disinfectants, and biocompatibility.

Excellence in manufacturing, customer service, and design are just a few foundations that have made SEKISUI KYDEX a success. The entrepreneurial spirit and unfailing resolve to expand the product line and deliver more than its customers could imagine drove its early success and continues to influence today’s product lines. SEKISUI KYDEX provides best-in-industry lead times and low minimum order quantities and, in 1993, was one of the first plastic manufacturers in North America to achieve the ISO 9001 certification.

“MD&M has led us to become stronger innovators, receiving feedback on the wants, gaps, and needs in the Medical Market, allowing us to expand our own portfolio offerings,” stated Mark Denning, Medical Market Business Manager for SEKISUI KYDEX. Denning continued, “We are excited to collaborate as we expand into new processes, having recently introduced KYDEX® Injection Molding, which has the same benefits as the thermoformable KYDEX® Thermoplastics sheet.” Their ALLEN® Thermoplastics brand also offers ABS materials, allowing them to focus on the development of new material chemistries and capabilities to meet medical market demand. Denning concluded, “We are excited for the next 40 years as we focus on servicing this life-saving market. We realize impacts not only the patients but also everyone around them.”