The French Oil Mill Machinery Company and TMP, A Division of French, will exhibit at the 2026 Global Polymer Summit, September 28 through 30 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Find us at Booth 1158.
The Global Polymer Summit is the combined International Elastomer Conference (IEC) and International Tire Exposition & Conference (ITEC), bringing the rubber, elastomer, tire, and polymer industries into a single event. For manufacturers evaluating press, mixing, or dewatering equipment, it is one of the few places where the full production chain is represented on one floor.
What We Will Be Discussing at Booth 1158
French engineers and builds equipment that supports rubber and polymer production from upstream through finished part. Our team at GPS will be prepared to talk through specific applications across four areas.
Custom Hydraulic Press Systems
French hydraulic presses are engineered for applications ranging from laboratory and R&D work to demanding around-the-clock production. Designs range from 20 to 2,000+ tons in sideplate, column, C-frame, and H-frame constructions, available up-acting or down-acting.
Configurations can incorporate heated platens for compression, transfer, lamination, or vacuum molding, along with die handling equipment, automation, and process controls. Every system is engineered to the application rather than adapted from a catalog model.
Rubber Mixing Systems from TMP
TMP, A Division of French, supplies rubber mixing systems including Techni-Mix mixers. If you are evaluating mixing capacity, compound consistency, or integration with existing downstream equipment, this is a conversation worth having in person.
Mechanical Dewatering Screw Presses and Drying Systems
For synthetic rubber and thermoplastic producers, French polymer equipment handles mechanical dewatering and drying at the front of the process. Getting moisture out efficiently affects everything downstream, and it is an area where equipment selection has a direct and measurable impact on operating cost.
Precision Molding for Medical Device Manufacturing
Medical molding carries requirements most applications do not. French and TMP presses deliver the low deflection and repeatable force control required for validated medical molding, with control systems that track clamp force, platen position, temperature, and cycle timing in real time. That data logs automatically, giving quality teams the documentation they need for process validation and audit readiness.
Applications include blood collection components, orthopedic device components, seals and gaskets for medical assemblies, composite testing components, and silicone and rubber medical parts. Clean room press configurations are available.
Why Talk to Us at the Show
Capital equipment decisions do not get made from a spec sheet. The useful conversations happen when a plant manager describes an actual part, an actual material, and an actual cycle time, and an engineer works through whether the geometry and tonnage make sense.
That is what Booth 1158 is for. Bring a drawing, a material spec, or a problem you have not solved yet.
About French Oil Mill Machinery Company
Founded in Piqua, Ohio in 1900, French is an ISO 9001:2015 certified, fourth-generation family-owned U.S. manufacturer of custom-engineered processing equipment. Engineering, manufacturing, and aftermarket service operate from the same Ohio facility, and French supports equipment in the field through parts, repair, rebuild, and retrofit services.
Event Details
| Event | 2026 Global Polymer Summit (IEC + ITEC) |
| Dates | September 28-30, 2026 |
| Venue | Kentucky International Convention Center |
| Address | 221 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202 |
| French Oil / TMP Booth | 1158, Halls A-E |
| Event site | rubber.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning your visit? Reach out at [email protected] or 1-937-773-3420 to set up a conversation at Booth 1158, or request a quote to start the discussion before the show.