What Polyzen does

Polyzen, LLC is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) headquartered in Apex, North Carolina, founded in 1991 by polymer chemist Tilak M. Shah. The company develops and manufactures customized polymer-based materials, films, components, and assemblies for medical device OEMs, ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups to major medical device manufacturers globally. Its core capabilities span polymer formulation, film extrusion (cast, tubular/blown, laminated), RF/impulse/ultrasonic film welding, thermoforming, dip molding with sub-mil wall thickness consistency, and surface coatings (hydrophilic, antimicrobial, antithrombogenic, radiopaque). The company also operates a drug/device combination products platform for Phase 1 clinical applications.

Polyzen operates from a 75,000 sq. ft. ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified facility with over 20,000 sq. ft. of Class 10,000 clean room space, employing an estimated 200+ staff as a subsidiary of Solesis, LLC (acquired November 2022). Its product portfolio includes polymer films & laminates, lay-flat medical tubing, low- and high-pressure medical balloons, bags/bladders/membranes, barrier sheathes, surface coatings, and drug/device combination products, serving medical specialties including cardiology, vascular, gastroenterology, urology, ENT, oncology, and ophthalmology.

The business model is B2B project-based contract manufacturing with revenue generated from custom development fees, prototyping, pilot and clinical builds, and recurring production orders under multi-year contracts. Pricing is individually quoted and not publicly disclosed. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales to medical device OEMs with a digital self-serve channel through the Chamfr Marketplace (since April 2019) for rapid prototyping films. Trade show presence (COMPAMED 2026) and an active LinkedIn content marketing strategy supplement the direct sales motion. No public revenue is disclosed.

Name

Polyzen

Legal name

Polyzen, LLC

Website

https://polyzen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Polyzen is a medical device CDMO founded in 1991 that develops and manufactures customized polymer-based films, components, and assemblies for medical device OEMs and start-ups, operating from a 75,000 sq. ft. ISO 13485-certified facility in Apex, NC as a subsidiary of Solesis, LLC.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (33911), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080), Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834)

akta.pro primary industry

Clinical Trial Material (CTM) Manufacturing & Supply CDMO (HLAGABAK)

Keywords

• Polymer medical devices
• Medical device manufacturing
• Medical film extrusion
• Polymer components
• Medical device CDMO

Headquarters

HQ city

Apex

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing & Device Assembly: Full-service contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) for polymer-based medical device components and assemblies. Revenue is generated through project-based fees for development services and recurring manufacturing production orders. Covers prototyping, pilot builds, clinical builds, and full-scale production including validation, packaging, and sterilization management.
2. Medical Film & Component Sales: Sale of polymer films, tubing, and components through Chamfr Marketplace and direct sales. One-time transaction-based revenue for in-stock film samples (24-hour shipping) and custom-manufactured components to OEM specifications.
3. Material Formulation & Consulting Services: Expert polymer science consulting and custom material formulation services for medical device OEMs. Revenue generated through technical consultation fees and custom polymer development projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Polyzen is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that develops and manufactures customized polymer-based materials, films, components, and assemblies for the medical device industry. The company provides integrated capabilities from polymer formulation and material consultation through prototyping, film extrusion, welding, thermoforming, dip molding, coating, and full-scale device assembly under one roof. It serves medical device OEMs and start-ups ranging from entrepreneurial ventures to major manufacturers, supporting devices across cardiovascular, gastroenterology, general surgery, urology, and other specialties.

Product overview

Polyzen is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in customized polymer-based materials, films, components, and assemblies for the medical device industry. The company's portfolio includes core polymer products (Films & Laminates, Medical Tubing, Medical Balloons, Bags/Bladders/Membranes, Sheathes & Barrier Sleeves, Coatings & Surface Modifications, and Drug/Device Combination Products) supported by comprehensive services (Material Formulation & Consultation, Film Extrusion, Film Welding, Thermoforming, Dip Molding, Device Assembly, and Product Development). These offerings range from prototype development through full-scale production, serving medical disciplines including bariatrics, cardiology, dermatology, ENT, gastroenterology, oncology, ophthalmology, pulmonology, urology, and vascular disease.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Helped accelerate over 500 product innovations for medical device OEMs and start-ups since founding in 1991
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship (parent company), core and minor.

• Solesis, LLCflagship (parent company)Strategic or Co-development Partner · 2 November 2022Solesis, LLC acquired Polyzen on November 2, 2022. Solesis is an advanced biomaterials company that develops, manufactures, and sells critical components and technologies for medical device, biopharmaceutical, and life sciences industries. Headquartered in Telford, PA, Solesis operates through subsidiaries including Secant Group, Charter Medical, SanaVita Medical, and Polyzen. The acquisition combined Polyzen's polymer science experience in film and coating technologies with Solesis' market leadership in advanced biomaterials.
• Chamfr MarketplacecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 April 2019Chamfr is a medical device-focused multi-vendor online marketplace. Polyzen partnered with Chamfr to offer its thermoplastic extruded films for sale online, enabling engineers to order in-stock medical grade films with 24-hour shipping. This partnership provides a self-serve channel for prototyping and design engineers to access Polyzen films at point-of-need.
• Med-Conduit, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolyzen teams with Med-Conduit, Inc. to create a new dialysis product. Documented as a product information resource on Polyzen's website.
• Ultracell Medical TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolyzen collaborated with Ultracell Medical Technologies to design an epistaxis pack (nasal packing device). Documented as a product information resource on Polyzen's website.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Secant Group: Sister company under Solesis, also serving medical device OEMs with polymer-based components and assemblies. Comparable as a specialty polymer CDMO serving cardiovascular, orthopedic, and tissue-engineering applications; Polyzen and Secant are even exhibited jointly at COMPAMED.
• Charter Medical: Fellow Solesis subsidiary specializing in single-use bioprocessing solutions and cell therapy processing components. Comparable as a contract manufacturer of polymer-based components serving regulated life-science customers with clean-room manufactured disposables.
• Confluent Medical Technologies: Large-scale medical device CDMO specializing in nitinol, polymer, and textile components including balloons, catheters, and implantable devices. Directly comparable to Polyzen in serving OEM customers with custom polymer processing for interventional and surgical devices, with greater scale and a broader materials portfolio.
• Spectrum Plastics Group: Medical device and packaging CDMO offering polymer film extrusion, conversion, and device assembly. Comparable to Polyzen in serving medical OEMs with custom films, tubing, and finished device components across interventional, surgical, and diagnostic applications.
• Putnam Plastics (Avient): Specialty medical polymer extrusion CDMO producing tubing, film, and tapered shafts for medical devices. Direct overlap with Polyzen's lay-flat tubing and medical film extrusion capabilities for cardiovascular, neurovascular, and minimally invasive surgical devices.
• Fenner Precision Polymers: Manufacturer of custom polymer components including precision-coated fabrics, films, and elastomeric products for medical and industrial markets. Comparable in custom polymer film and coating capabilities for medical OEMs, with broader industrial customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical: Global polymer CDMO serving medical device and pharmaceutical customers with molded and extruded silicone and polymer components. Overlaps with Polyzen in polymer processing for medical OEMs but operates at significantly larger scale and across more geographies.
• Lubrizol Life Science Health (Vesta): Diversified medical polymer CDMO offering contract manufacturing for medical tubing, balloons, and catheters, plus proprietary polymer formulations (including Carbosil). Overlaps with Polyzen's medical tubing and balloon offerings with broader portfolio and global scale.
• West Pharmaceutical Services: Global manufacturer of drug delivery and containment components including elastomeric stoppers, seals, and drug/device combination product components. Comparable to Polyzen's drug/device combination work at far larger scale, with deeper pharmaceutical-customer relationships.
• Helix Medical (Freudenberg Medical): Medical device CDMO offering silicone and thermoplastic molding, extrusion, and assembly for medical OEMs. Directly comparable to Polyzen's polymer processing services for medical devices, with broader materials capabilities and global manufacturing footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/polyzen
• Facebookfacebook.com/409561305914429

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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