Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE), a leading manufacturer of advanced elastomer O-rings  and components, has announced that it will open a new manufacturing site in Brenham, Texas later this year. The ground breaking ceremony, held on Wednesday, April 2, initiated the build of a 30,000sq.ft. facility which will be up and running by October. The new factory will specialize in the manufacture of custom O-rings and other critical elastomer sealing components to the highest quality standards and with industry-leading delivery times.

As well as high performance compression molding of components for the oil & gas industry, the capabilities will include advanced clean room facilities which will enable manufacture to the exacting standards needed for semiconductor applications.  In keeping with PPE’s operating model, the factory will have its own tool making, extrusion and inspection facilities.

PPE has a track record of developing exceptionally high performance materials for the most challenging applications.  In the oil & gas industry PPE materials, including their Endura brand, have become known for their performance in high temperature and high pressure applications.   For other critical applications such as in the semiconductor industry, PPE’s Perlast range has the chemical and plasma resistance needed to assure the required performance and process cleanliness.

Paul Gillyon, managing director of PPE added, ‘At PPE we strive to develop the most advanced materials for the most difficult applications.  But on top of that, we operate our manufacturing so that we can be extraordinarily responsive to customers’ needs.  We believe we have the fastest lead times and our customers tell us that our on-time delivery record is outstanding.  We will reproduce all of these attributes in our Texas operation.  We know that’s what our oil & gas customers need when the pressure is on their projects and we are 100% confident we can provide the necessary support to contribute to their success.