Carclo Technical Plastics

Carclo Technical Plastics is a specialist in the development and manufacture of bespoke injection molded components and assembled devices for our customers in the medical, pharmaceutical, diagnostics and eye care industries.

Examples of the products we manufacture include; reagent packs, inhalation devices, drug delivery devices, surgical disposals, point-of-care test cassettes, packaging for contact lenses, pipette tips and cuvettes, ophthalmic devices and ostomy/urine bag and cathether components.

Carclo understands the regulatory requirements of our customers and validates all its processes in line with international guidelines. We also offer a rapid prototyping service that reduces lead times significantly when developing new products.

Working closely with major material suppliers and leading universities, Carclo's R&D efforts are developing new materials and technologies to meet new industry demands and ensure our customers benefit from the most current and emerging technologies. Examples include:-

• The development of soluble polymers and moulding technology for use in new generation drug capsules
• The development of inkjet technology for the deposition of conductive metals and other materials
• The development of tooling, molding technologies and surface treatments necessary to produce fine orifices, micro-fluidic channels and other features on a micro-scale
• Materials for direct replacement of metal components

Through strategic acquisition and investment in state of the art facilities, Carclo Technical Plastics has a leading global presence. We operate from four locations in the U.K., five within the U.S., and three newly built flagship facilities in lower cost regions, one in China and two facilities in the Czech Republic. Carclo Technical Plastics (CTP) is a division of Carclo plc, a public company traded on the London Stock Exchange.
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