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Star Thermoplastics

Broadview, Illinois, United States

Ownership: Private
Employees: ~20
Development stage: Other

Overview

Star Thermoplastics was a U.S. manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomer and specialty alloy compounds serving industrial end markets including medical and healthcare, food and beverage, transportation, housewares, and pet products. Founded in 1993 in Broadview, Illinois, the company developed custom TPE formulations and marketed product families such as StarFlex, DynaStar, StarBond, StarDrip, and StarClear. HEXPOL acquired the company in November 2023 to establish a stronger presence in the American TPE market. Effective January 2025, the business was renamed HEXPOL TPE Americas LLC. While some of its materials are used in healthcare-related applications, the company itself is not a biotech, pharma, or healthcare company.

Industry: Chemicals & Materials

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