Molded Devices, Inc. (MDI), recently rebranded as Aptyx, is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in high-precision plastic and rubber components. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, the company has grown into a global enterprise with approximately 15 manufacturing facilities across the United States, China, Canada, and Mexico. MDI employs between 501 and 1,000 professionals and operates over 150,000 square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing space, providing end-to-end solutions from initial design to full-scale production and sterile packaging.
The company serves demanding sectors including Medical/Healthcare, Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial Energy. Its extensive manufacturing portfolio encompasses custom injection molding (including clean room, multi-shot, and insert molding), dip molding and coating, blow molding, and advanced tube extrusion. MDI is a critical supplier for medical OEMs, producing complex devices such as catheters, cannulas, medical balloons, endotracheal tube assemblies, and anesthesia breathing circuits. For industrial clients, they provide specialty precision gears, micro-metering pumps, and custom protective caps and plugs.
MDI distinguishes itself through an engineering-based approach, offering Design for Excellence (DFX) reviews and utilizing scientific molding principles to optimize part cost and function. Their facilities maintain rigorous quality standards with certifications including ISO 13485, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and FDA registration. Following its acquisition by TruArc Partners and subsequent expansion through acquisitions like GlobalMed, the company continues to scale its value-added services, which include ultrasonic welding, clean room assembly, and global drop-shipping logistics.
Rubber Products Distributors Inc. (RPD) is an ISO 9001:2015 certified stocking distributor and custom manufacturer of industrial rubber and plastic components. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Greenwood, Indiana, the company has established itself as a premier supplier for industries such as truck trailer, food equipment manufacturing, and fitness equipment manufacturing. RPD manages a diverse inventory of thousands of components, specializing in just-in-time (JIT) delivery to prevent customer line downtime. Their core product portfolio includes grommets, bumpers (recessed, stem, and truck/dock), O-rings, vibration mounts, caps, tips, and extruded shapes like U-channels and D-strips. Beyond standard parts, they offer custom molded and die-cut rubber and foam components tailored to precise client specifications, including tight tolerances and specific color matching. As an authorized distributor for partner brands like Heyco and M&E Products, RPD also provides liquid-tight cordgrips, conduits, bushings, and power components. The company maintains a robust international supply chain, sourcing high-quality materials primarily from Asia to serve the North American market. RPD offers extensive value-added services to streamline client operations, including Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), bar coding, quality assurance inspections, kitting, and secondary processes such as cutting, grinding, and assembly. With an annual revenue of approximately $10 million and a dedicated team of 11 to 50 employees, the company focuses on warehouse and vendor consolidation to improve supply chain efficiency for its B2B partners.