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MEI announces investment in size reduction capabilities for processing hydroscopic materials year-round.

Wapakoneta, Ohio, August 24, 2018: MEI is proud to announce the addition of capabilities for size reduction of Nylon-6 materials. An investment in a state of the art climate controlled facility allows MEI to produce Nylon 6 material from 20 to 35 mesh for the rotational molding industry and finer sizes (60 mesh) for other markets. This addition in processing capabilities allows MEI to control the amount of moisture added to hydroscopic sensitive materials during the grinding and packaging phase. Finished goods moisture content is targeted from 0.5-1.5%.

For more information please feel free to contact:

Boaz Bowersock
Sales Manager, Plastics Grinding Division

700 Industrial Drive
Wapakoneta, OH 45895

Direct: (419) 738-5425
Cell: (419) 996-8141
Email: bbowersock@midwestelastomers.com

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