MuCell Extrusion gets license for foamed films

MuCell Extrusion has licensed Dow Chemical’s patent portfolio for thin foamed films.

The deal adds to the two companies existing collaboration relationship.

The companies said in a news release that the new agreement “not only eliminates existing confusion among potential customers as to patent and licensing obligations, but it also provides a clear demarcation of responsibilities for support of these foaming technologies.”

Midland, Mich.-based Dow will offer resins specially formulated to optimize foaming results, while Woburn-based MuCell will provide technology transfer equipment and technical support.

This deal follows a similar agreement announced 1 March for MuCell Extrusion to exclusively license Dow’s patent family on flat sheet resin technology.