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’s Distribution ´óÏó´«Ã½, a leader in materials for the critical application healthcare market segment, was appointed as the marketing partner for Porex Virtek sintered PTFE membrane technology for the North American healthcare market effective April 11, 2022. Foster Distribution will provide the sales, technical and order fulfillment support for Porex Virtek membrane technology through its U.S. locations in Connecticut and Nevada.

Developed by , Fairburn, Ga., Porex Virtek sintered PTFE membrane technology is comprised of high- performance hydrophobic medical grade products that reportedly feature robust and durable performance, customizable membrane options, manufacturing and customization in a cleanroom, biocompatibility certification to USP Class VI, as well as being PFOA free. The membrane is a ‘clean white’ color and is available in six different product configurations differentiated by airflow, ingress resistance, and membrane thickness. Customization options include cutting rolls to length, slitting to width down to 0.5 inches, and dye cutting.

Said Foster Distribution president Larry Johnson, “Foster Distribution is dedicated to meeting the needs of our medical customers, and working with Porex with their membrane technology allows us extend our reach to customers with a new downstream product. While this type of product is out of the ordinary for Foster in terms of our identity as a medical compounder/distributor of pellet-based products, it is a great fit for our technical/value selling approach and fills a need for many of our current customers.”