The EU medical device regulation has created significant pressure across the medical manufacturing sector. With further deadlines on material testing approaching, manufacturers are deep in the compliance process now. This leaves little room for disruption anywhere in the supply chain. Especially after recent events in the Middle East affecting various raw material supply chains, the medical manufacturing sector demands reliable supply partners more than ever. Choosing a supplier who can maintain consistency and manage these challenges should no longer be a secondary consideration.
At Hardie Polymers, we specialise in the grades medical manufacturers use most and can offer the technical advice you need alongside it. Whether you require PEEK, PPS, TPV, POM-C or medical PC grades, we’ve got it. We regularly supply various grades which must meet demanding requirements such as sterilisation resistance, biocompatibility and dimensional stability under repeated processing. From applications such as syringes, tubing, or small components for surgery among many others, we always ensure our materials are fully traceable with the required documentation available. For example, we recently helped a customer to source a specialist medical grade urgently for a component used in eye surgery.
We will be exhibiting at the Medical Technology Ireland 2026 trade show at Galway Racecourse on the 23rd-24th September 2026. It’s a show we exhibit at specifically to build relationships in the medical manufacturing sector, and connect with our Irish customers.
Ireland has a powerful industry concentration in medical and pharma sectors. As Europe’s second largest medical device exporter and third largest pharmaceutical exporter, it is a market that we have supplied to for numerous years.
Come and speak to us
If you are attending, we will be on the ground floor linkway – stand L133. We’ll be available to discuss engineering polymers for medical and precision manufacturing applications, sterilisation considerations, regulatory concerns, and any other questions that you have regarding your application.
Whether you are looking to discuss specifics, or are looking for a more reliable supply partner, we’re looking forward to the conversations, no agenda.
Not attending or want to speak beforehand? Talk to the sales team here.
