Extrusion and converting systems for pipe, profile, film, blown film, medical tubing and wire & cable with global service.
Davis-Standard Corporation
Chicago, Illinois (US) · Brampton, Ontario (CA)New on Amplifa
About Davis-Standard
Davis-Standard Corporation is a company for extrusion and converting technology headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company develops, manufactures and sells extrusion systems for pipe and profile, film and sheet, blown film, medical tubing, wire and cable, and fiber, complemented by thermoforming systems and converting machines such as slitting/rewinding and bag machines. It processes polymers, rubber and, increasingly, biobased plastics (bio-resins). The brand portfolio includes Davis-Standard, Maillefer, battenfeld-cincinnati, Exelliq and Davis-Standard Global Services; the Canadian brands Deacro, Brampton Engineering and Gamma Machinery have been consolidated as Davis-Standard Canada Inc. since 2026. With around 2.400 employees, 19 locations in nine to ten countries, and a worldwide installed base of over 15 Mrd. USD, the company serves industries such as packaging, medical technology, infrastructure, automotive, wire & cable and construction.
- Site
- Chicago, IL, USA
- Processes
- Extrusion (extrusion systems, plastics processing), Blown Film Extrusion (blown film), Slitting/Rewinding (winding/unwinding, converting), Bag Machines/Winders (bag machines/winders), Pipe & Profile Extrusion (pipe and profile), Wire & Cable Extrusion (cable and wire extrusion), Film and Sheet Extrusion (film and sheet), Medical Tubing (medical tubing extrusion)
- Materials
- Plastics/polymers (unspecified), Rubber, Bio-Resins (biobased plastics, mentioned for upgrades), Plastics/Polymers, Biobased Plastics
- Founded
- 1848
- Employees
- 2400+
- Industries
- Packaging, Medical Technology/Medical Tubing, Infrastructure, Automotive, Wire & Cable, Construction/Building & Construction
- 01
Engineering and Development
- 02
System and Machine Manufacturing
- 03
Tools, Dies and Downstream Equipment
- 04
Commissioning and Training
- 05
Aftermarket Service (Spare Parts, Rebuilds, Upgrades)
- 06
Remote Monitoring and Preventive Maintenance
Materials and Processes
Plastics/Polymers
Base material for extrusion systems in pipe, profile, film, tubing, cable and fiber applications.
Rubber
Material class processed historically and currently in press and cutting technology.
Biobased Plastics
System upgrades address the increasing use of bio-resins in the context of sustainability requirements.
Locations
Chicago, Illinois
USHeadquarters
Brampton, Ontario
CADavis-Standard Canada Inc. (Deacro, Brampton Engineering, Gamma Machinery)
- Blown film systems
- Slitting/rewinding machines
- Bag machines and winders
Systems and Equipment
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extrusion (extrusion systems, plastics processing)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polymers/plastics (unspecified) |
| Blown Film Extrusion (blown film)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polymers/plastics (unspecified) |
| Slitting/Rewinding (winding/unwinding, converting)Plastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Bag Machines/Winders (bag machines/winders)Plastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pipe & Profile Extrusion (pipe and profile)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polymers/plastics (unspecified) |
| Wire & Cable Extrusion (cable and wire extrusion)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polymers/plastics (unspecified) |
| Film and Sheet Extrusion (film and sheet)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polymers/plastics (unspecified) |
| Medical Tubing (medical tubing extrusion)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polymers/plastics (unspecified) |
| Fiber Spinning/Extrusion (fiber)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polymers/plastics (unspecified) |
| Thermoforming (TSL Thermoforming)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polymers/plastics (unspecified) |
| Press/moulding and cutting technology for plastics, rubber and other materials (historical,Plastics | – | – | – | – | Plastics, Rubber |
| Retrofit, rebuild and upgrade of extrusion and converting systems (aftermarket/service)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
6 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extrusion systems | Davis-Standard | – | – | – | USA, Canada, China, Germany, Finland, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, |
| Blown film systems | Brampton Engineering (Davis-Standard Canada) | – | – | – | Brampton, ON, Canada |
| Slitting/rewinding machines | Deacro Industries (Davis-Standard Canada) | – | – | – | Brampton, ON, Canada |
| Bag machines and winders | Gamma Machinery (Davis-Standard Canada) | – | – | – | Brampton, ON, Canada |
| Extrusion systems for pipe, profile, film and sheet incl. downstream equipment, tools and | battenfeld-cincinnati / Exelliq / Simplas (ETG) | – | – | – | Europe, USA, Asia |
| Thermoforming systems | TSL Thermoforming (Davis-Standard) | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Company History
- 1840
Origins as a metal fabrications company in New England (construction machinery for cotton gins, printing presses, etc.)
- 1848
Founding year of Davis-Standard (according to company information)
- 1943
Founding of Extrusion Technology Group (ETG), acquired by Davis-Standard in 2024
- 2021
Davis-Standard acquired by majority stake from Gamut Capital Management (December 2021)
- 2023
Announcement of the acquisition of Extrusion Technology Group (battenfeld-cincinnati, Exelliq, Simplas)
- 2024
Completion of the ETG acquisition (January 2024)
- 2026
Merger of the Canadian brands Deacro, Brampton Engineering and Gamma Machinery into Davis-Standard Canada Inc. (January 1, 2026)