KENT ELASTOMER PRODUCTS, INC.

Kent Elastomer Products, Inc. (KEP) is a manufacturer based in Kent, Ohio, specializing in thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), natural rubber latex, and related products. Founded in 1960, KEP is the only remaining U.S. manufacturer of dipped natural rubber latex tubing. The company produces a comprehensive range of precision-engineered products including latex tubing, PVC tubing, TPE tubing, dip-molded parts, surgical tubing, and Free-Band® tourniquets. KEP serves medical, dental, biopharmaceutical, food and beverage, laboratory, sports, and industrial markets with custom solutions and value-added assembly services. The company emphasizes American-made production, innovation, sustainability, and maintains annual certifications for quality and performance. KEP offers high-purity TPE tubing designed specifically for biopharmaceutical applications featuring low leachables and high burst strength, alongside assembly services, prototype development, and ultrasound probe covers.