Plastics manufacturing Husky backs SEM Plastik’s entry into blood collection tube manufacturing

With the launch of the Ichor integrated medical system from Husky Technologies, SEM Plastik has taken a significant step into blood collection tube manufacturing. The investment supports the company’s diversification efforts and strengthens regional medical device production capacity in Turkey.

Husky Technologies, a global supplier of precision injection moulding solutions and services, is working with SEM Plastik and its SEM Biotech division to support the company’s entry into blood collection tube manufacturing through the deployment of the Ichor integrated medical system. The project marks an important step in SEM Plastik’s diversification strategy and underlines Türkiye’s growing role in the regional medical device supply chain. The system was officially inaugurated on 16 April 2026 in the presence of Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Turkey’s Minister of Industry and Technology, as well as senior representatives of SEM Plastik and Husky Technologies.

Established in 1983 and headquartered in Istanbul, SEM Plastik is a leading regional plastics manufacturer with a strong legacy as one of Turkey’s pioneers in sustainable packaging and, more recently, advanced medical manufacturing. SEM Plastik continues to expand its global presence, building on more than 25 years of engineering excellence.

To support this transition into medical manufacturing, SEM Plastik selected Husky as a long term supplier, recognizing the value of the company’s Ichor integrated medical system technology platform, and comprehensive service offering. As an early adopter, SEM Plastik invested in a complete solution designed to deliver consistent quality, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance from day one.

High-end quality and regional impact

Through its SEM Biotech division and under its Vacusem brand, SEM Plastik has entered the medical components market and operates one of the most precise and high-capacity vacuum blood collection tube production lines in the world, with an annual production capacity of 500 million tubes, delivering the highest quality standards in Turkey.

Vacusem tubes are fully automatically manufactured in an ISO 8 cleanroom environment and packaged under the highest hygiene standards, using best-in-class chemical formulations and components. The production is designed to meet European Union market standards, with a strong focus on export-oriented growth. This investment makes a strong contribution to Turkey’s high value-added and high-technology exports.

“Diversifying into medical manufacturing required a trusted supplier and a proven technology platform. We are proud to serve the region with best in class blood collection tubes, and Husky’s support as an early adopter partner was essential in helping us turn this ambition into a successful and sustainable operation”, said Yavuz Eroğlu, SEM Plastik’s Owner-Chairman and President of Pagev, the Turkish Plastic Packaging Manufacturers Association.

The collaboration supports Turkey’s emergence as a reliable producer of high quality blood collection tubes, strengthening local supply chains while establishing a foundation for continued innovation and market expansion.

System level solution enables rapid market entry

Husky’s solution combines the Ichor integrated medical system, advanced Schöttli Medical Molds, and Advantage+Elite proactive monitoring support, enabling SEM Plastik to establish a scalable, high performance production platform for blood collection tubes. The integrated system approach reduces operational complexity while delivering enhanced throughput, reduced material waste, and consistent part quality.

“We are proud to support SEM Plastik’s growth with the deployment of the Ichor system, the fastest platform solution to produce blood collection tube in the market. By combining speed, precision, and full system integration, we are helping SEM Plastik establish a world class medical production platform in Turkey”, said Thomas Bontempi, Husky’s General Manager Medical Business.

According to the company, Husky’s technology is designed to shorten cycle times and improve production efficiency, while full traceability and process stability support compliance with demanding international medical standards. Dedicated training for operating the system has also been provided to strengthen medical injection moulding expertise and support long-term process optimisation.

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