Foster has introduced Combat antimicrobial master batches for blending with medical device polymers. Components made with these antimicrobial polymer blends kill harmful bacteria that leads to infections, including methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae (CRE). According to a survey by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 4% of inpatients in U.S. acute care hospitals contract at least o...

The exclusive distributor of WACKER SILPURAN medical-grade silicone rubbers for the North American healthcare markets has been appointed as Foster Corporation. Effective from 1st March 2017, Foster Corporation will provide sales, technical and order fulfillment support to customers from their regional stocking facilities in Nevada and Connecticut.

Appointed as a North American distributor of Solvay’s Udel Polysulfone (PSU) and Radel Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) resins for healthcare markets is Foster Corporation, which will also include unmodified polymers and standard colour formulations currently offered by Solvay.